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Iowa Code § 232.7 (2026)

Iowa Indian child welfare Act

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1. If a proceeding held under this chapter involves an Indian child as defined in section 232B.3 and the proceeding is subject to the Iowa Indian child welfare Act under chapter 232B, the proceeding and other actions taken in connection with the proceeding or this chapter shall comply with chapter 232B.

2. In any proceeding held or action taken under this chapter involving an Indian child, the applicable requirements of the federal Adoption and Safe Families Act of 1997, Pub. L. No. 105-89, shall be applied to the proceeding or action in a manner that complies with chapter 232B and the federal Indian Child Welfare Act, Pub. L. No. 95-608. 2003 Acts, ch 153, §1; 2014 Acts, ch 1026, §49 \n

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 7 cases (2 in the last 5 years), 1955–2024 · leading case: Alsager v. Dist. Court of Polk Cty., Iowa, 406 F. Supp. 10 (S.D. Iowa 1975).
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Alsager v. Dist. Court of Polk Cty., Iowa, 406 F. Supp. 10 (S.D. Iowa 1975). “The Court’s ruling goes only to state action which permanently destroys the family unit, not to a temporary physical separation for the protection of the child.”
In the Interest of Chad, 318 N.W.2d 213 (Iowa 1982). “” § 232.7, The Code 1977. It was arranged that Chad be placed with a foster parent on April 5.”
Cross v. Yardley, 149 N.W.2d 162 (Iowa 1967). · cites it 2× “” When the petition was filed on January 4, 1966, the court found it appeared the welfare of the children required their temporary custody be immediately assumed by the juvenile court and ordered them delivered to the county board of social welfare pending further order (see…”
McKay v. Ruffcorn, 73 N.W.2d 78 (Iowa 1955). · cites it 2× “Pursuant to section 232.7 the petition was set down for hearing and notice ordered served upon June and Mrs.”
In the Interest of J.L., B.L., & K.L., Minor Child., No. 21-0023 (Iowa Ct. App. Apr. 14, 2021). · cites it 2× “See Iowa Code § 232.7 ; ch. 232B (2018). Osage Nation Social Services determined the children were members of the tribe and intervened as a party in the proceedings.”
In the Interest of A.W., Minor Child, No. 24-1213 (Iowa Ct. App. Dec. 4, 2024). · cites it 2× “§§ 1901–1963 (establishing general guidelines for Indian children in child welfare cases); Iowa Code §§ 232.7 (2022) (stating ICWA is applicable to proceedings involving an “Indian child”), 232B.”
State ex rel. Williamson v. Huddleston, 128 N.W.2d 359 (Iowa 1964). “On October 9, 1963, the matter was set for hearing on November 5, 1963, and, pursuant to Code sections 232.7 to 232.9, inclusive, notice was ordered served upon the parents of the minor by mail at their last known addresses.”
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