Iowa Code § 232D.105 (2026)
Proceedings governed by other law
1. A petition alleging that a minor is in need of a conservatorship is not subject to this chapter. Such proceedings shall be governed by chapter 633 and may be initiated pursuant to section 633.557.
2. A petition for the appointment of a guardian for a minor and a petition for appointment of a conservator of a minor shall not be combined.
3. If a minor guardianship proceeding under this chapter pertains to 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 shall comply with chapter 232B. 2019 Acts, ch 56, §5, 44, 45; 2020 Acts, ch 1063, §93\n\nTue Dec 09 22:21:03 2025 Iowa Code 2026, Chapter 232D (18, 0) 3 MINOR GUARDIANSHIPS, §232D.203\n\n 232D.106 Applicability of rules of civil procedure. The rules of civil procedure shall govern guardianship proceedings concerning a minor who is alleged to be in need of a guardianship except as otherwise set forth in this chapter. 2019 Acts, ch 56, §6, 44, 45 \n 232D.107 through 232D.200 Reserved.\n\n SUBCHAPTER II BASIS FOR APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIANS\n\n 232D.201 Termination of parental rights and child in need of assistance cases.
1. The court may appoint a guardian for a minor who does not have a guardian if all parental rights have been terminated.
2. The court may appoint a guardian for a minor in a child in need of assistance case pursuant to section 232.101A, 232.103A, or 232.104. 2019 Acts, ch 56, §7, 44, 45 \n