Iowa Code

Iowa Code § 232.6 (2026)

Jurisdiction — adoptions and terminations of parental rights

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The court may exercise jurisdiction over adoption and termination of parental rights proceedings under chapters 600 and 600A. 2000 Acts, ch 1145, §1

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 17 cases (3 in the last 5 years), 1967–2021 · leading case: In the Interest of L.H., 904 N.W.2d 145 (Iowa 2017).

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In the Interest of L.H., 904 N.W.2d 145 (Iowa 2017). · cites it 2× “under Iowa Code section 232.6(c)(2), holding that “a juvenile court could reasonably determine that a parent’s active addiction to methamphetamine is ‘imminently likely to result in harmful effects to the physical, mental, or-social wellbeing of the children in the parent’s care.”

State v. Henderson, 199 N.W.2d 111 (Iowa 1972). · cites it 8× “(2) Appellant next contends §§ 232.6, 232.13, 232.27, 232.28, 232.30, 232.”

In the Interest of A.R., D.R., J.C. & J.C. Minor Child., A.M., Mother, 865 N.W.2d 619 (Iowa Ct. App. 2015). · cites it 4× “Iowa Code § 232.6 . The court at adjudication made no finding of physical abuse or neglect or imminent likelihood of abuse or neglect as would be required under section 232.”

Harter v. State, 149 N.W.2d 827 (Iowa 1967). “Sections 232.6, 232.46 and 232.52 afforded her the right and opportunity to subpoena any witness she desired to examine or cross-examine.”

In the Interest of N.C., 551 N.W.2d 872 (Iowa 1996). “On April 17, 1995, the State filed a petition to have Nathan found to be a child in need of assistance under Iowa Code sections 232.6(f) and 232.6(k). When Nathan was told of his parents’ decision, he threatened to use a knife on himself, then ran away.”

In the Interest of A.W., Minor Child (Iowa Ct. App. 2021). · cites it 8× “a CINA under Iowa Code section 232.6(c)(2) and (n), and continued removal.”

In the Interest of B.P., C.C., & D.C., Minor Child., J.C., Mother, C.P., Father of B.P. & D.C. (Iowa Ct. App. 2017). · cites it 2× “Upon stipulation by the parties, the children were adjudicated children in need of assistance under Iowa Code section 232.6(6)(c)(2) and (6)(n) (2015).”

In the Interest of D.B., T.B., A.M., & A.T., Minor Child., State of Iowa, Jami Hagemeier, Guardian Ad Litem (Iowa Ct. App. 2017). · cites it 2× “Section 232.6(c)(2) requires the State to prove the children have suffered or are imminently likely to suffer “harmful effects” as a result of the parents failure “to exercise a reasonable degree of care in supervising the child.”

In the Interest of E.C., Minor Child (Iowa Ct. App. 2018). · cites it 2× “In November 2016, both children were adjudicated a child in need of assistance (CINA) pursuant to Iowa Code section 232.6(b), (c)(2), and (n) (2016).”

In the Interest of A.S., K.B., & A.B., Minor Childen (Iowa Ct. App. 2019). · cites it 2× “See Iowa Code § 232.6 (c)(2). While the parents are minimally capable of supervising and parenting the children during fully-supervised visits, lessening the level of supervision or extending the duration of visits has time and time again resulted in regression, despite the…”

In the Interest of L.B., Minor Child (Iowa Ct. App. 2020). · cites it 2× “However, the supreme court has found general statements about addiction are not enough to prove imminent harm to the child under section 232.6(b) (requiring imminent risk of physical abuse or neglect).”

In the Interest of S.S. & R.S., Minor Child. (Iowa Ct. App. 2021). · cites it 2× ““[U]nder Iowa Code section 232.6(c)(2) . . . ‘a juvenile court [can] reasonably determine that a parent’s active addiction to methamphetamine is “imminently likely” to result in harmful effects to the physical, mental or social wellbeing of the children in the parent’s care.”

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— Iowa Code § 232.6(2)(c) — 1 case

In the Interest of M.O. & Z.O., Minor Child. (Iowa Ct. App. 2021).

— Iowa Code § 232.6(4)(a) — 1 case

State of Iowa v. Anthony Gomez (Iowa Ct. App. 2019).

— Iowa Code § 232.6(6)(c)(2) — 1 case

In the Interest of B.P., C.C., & D.C., Minor Child., J.C., Mother, C.P., Father of B.P. & D.C. (Iowa Ct. App. 2017). “Upon stipulation by the parties, the children were adjudicated children in need of assistance under Iowa Code section 232.6(6)(c)(2) and (6)(n) (2015).”

— Iowa Code § 232.6(b) — 2 cases

In the Interest of E.C., Minor Child (Iowa Ct. App. 2018). “In November 2016, both children were adjudicated a child in need of assistance (CINA) pursuant to Iowa Code section 232.6(b), (c)(2), and (n) (2016).”

In the Interest of L.B., Minor Child (Iowa Ct. App. 2020). “However, the supreme court has found general statements about addiction are not enough to prove imminent harm to the child under section 232.6(b) (requiring imminent risk of physical abuse or neglect).”

— Iowa Code § 232.6(c)(2) — 4 cases

In the Interest of L.H., 904 N.W.2d 145 (Iowa 2017). “under Iowa Code section 232.6(c)(2), holding that “a juvenile court could reasonably determine that a parent’s active addiction to methamphetamine is ‘imminently likely to result in harmful effects to the physical, mental, or-social wellbeing of the children in the parent’s care.”

In the Interest of A.W., Minor Child (Iowa Ct. App. 2021). “a CINA under Iowa Code section 232.6(c)(2) and (n), and continued removal.”

In the Interest of D.B., T.B., A.M., & A.T., Minor Child., State of Iowa, Jami Hagemeier, Guardian Ad Litem (Iowa Ct. App. 2017). “Section 232.6(c)(2) requires the State to prove the children have suffered or are imminently likely to suffer “harmful effects” as a result of the parents failure “to exercise a reasonable degree of care in supervising the child.”

In the Interest of S.S. & R.S., Minor Child. (Iowa Ct. App. 2021). ““[U]nder Iowa Code section 232.6(c)(2) . . . ‘a juvenile court [can] reasonably determine that a parent’s active addiction to methamphetamine is “imminently likely” to result in harmful effects to the physical, mental or social wellbeing of the children in the parent’s care.”

— Iowa Code § 232.6(f) — 1 case

— Iowa Code § 232.6(n) — 1 case

In the Interest of C.H., Minor Child, J.P., Mother, S.H., Father (Iowa Ct. App. 2016).

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