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Iowa Code § 235F.5 (2026)

Hearings — temporary orders

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1. Not less than five and not more than fifteen days after commencing a proceeding and upon notice to the other party, a hearing shall be held at which the plaintiff must prove the allegation of elder abuse by a preponderance of the evidence.

2. The court may enter any temporary order it deems necessary to protect the vulnerable elder from elder abuse prior to the hearing, upon good cause shown in an ex parte proceeding. Present danger of elder abuse constitutes good cause for purposes of this subsection.\n\nTue Dec 09 22:20:44 2025 Iowa Code 2026, Chapter 235F (18, 0) §235F.5, ELDER ABUSE 4\n\n 3. If a hearing is continued, the court may make or extend any temporary order under subsection 2 that it deems necessary.

4. Upon application of a party, the court shall issue subpoenas requiring attendance and testimony of witnesses and production of papers.

5. The court shall advise the defendant of a right to be represented by counsel of the defendant’s choosing and to have a continuance to secure counsel.

6. At the hearing, the allegation of elder abuse may be proven as required under subsection 1 by but is not limited to the testimony from any of the following:

a. The vulnerable elder.

b. The guardian, conservator, attorney in fact, or guardian ad litem of the vulnerable elder.

c. Witnesses to the elder abuse.

d. Adult protective services workers who have conducted an investigation.

7. The court shall exercise its discretion in a manner that protects the vulnerable elder from traumatic confrontation with the defendant.

8. Hearings shall be recorded. 2014 Acts, ch 1107, §5; 2015 Acts, ch 30, §82 Referred to in §235F.7 \n

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 5 cases, 2016–2019 · leading case: George E. Struve v. Perry Struve, 930 N.W.2d 368 (Iowa 2019).
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George E. Struve v. Perry Struve, 930 N.W.2d 368 (Iowa 2019). · cites it 12× “See Iowa Code § 235F.5(1) (setting forth the burden of proof).”
Upon the Petition of Judith Ann Chapman, 890 N.W.2d 853 (Iowa 2017). · cites it 10× “1107, § 5 (codified at Iowa Code 235F.5(5) (2015)). We are also letting the court of appeals decision stand as the final decision that under Iowa Code sections 235F.”
Amended May 8, 2017 Upon the Petition of Judith Ann Chapman, No. 15–0153 (Iowa Feb. 24, 2017). · cites it 6× “1107, § 5 (codified at Iowa Code § 235F.5(5) (2015)). We are also letting the court of appeals decision stand as the final decision that under Iowa Code sections 235F.”
Upon the Petition of Judith Ann Chapman, & Concerning John Kendall Wilkinson Jr., No. 15-0153 (Iowa Ct. App. Apr. 27, 2016). · cites it 5× “2(2); see also § 235F.5(1) (“[T]he plaintiff must prove the allegation of elder abuse by a preponderance of the evidence.”
Arlin George Riley, plaintiff-appellee/cross-appellant v. Matthew Riley, defendant-appellant/cross-appellee. -------------------------------------------------------- Arlin George Riley, plaintiff-appellee/cross-appellant v. Denise Riley, defendant-appellant/cross-appellee., No. 15-1250 (Iowa Ct. App. Feb. 8, 2017). · cites it 2× “§ 235F.5(1). Matt and Denise claim Arlin did not meet his burden in establishing he was a “vulnerable elder” as defined in Iowa Code section 235F.”
Iowa Code § 235F.5(1): 3 cases
George E. Struve v. Perry Struve, 930 N.W.2d 368 (Iowa 2019). “See Iowa Code § 235F.5(1) (setting forth the burden of proof).”
Upon the Petition of Judith Ann Chapman, & Concerning John Kendall Wilkinson Jr., No. 15-0153 (Iowa Ct. App. Apr. 27, 2016). “2(2); see also § 235F.5(1) (“[T]he plaintiff must prove the allegation of elder abuse by a preponderance of the evidence.”
Arlin George Riley, plaintiff-appellee/cross-appellant v. Matthew Riley, defendant-appellant/cross-appellee. -------------------------------------------------------- Arlin George Riley, plaintiff-appellee/cross-appellant v. Denise Riley, defendant-appellant/cross-appellee., No. 15-1250 (Iowa Ct. App. Feb. 8, 2017). “§ 235F.5(1). Matt and Denise claim Arlin did not meet his burden in establishing he was a “vulnerable elder” as defined in Iowa Code section 235F.”
Iowa Code § 235F.5(3): 1 case
George E. Struve v. Perry Struve, 930 N.W.2d 368 (Iowa 2019). “See Iowa Code § 235F.5(1) (setting forth the burden of proof).”
Iowa Code § 235F.5(4): 1 case
George E. Struve v. Perry Struve, 930 N.W.2d 368 (Iowa 2019). “See Iowa Code § 235F.5(1) (setting forth the burden of proof).”
Iowa Code § 235F.5(5): 3 cases
Upon the Petition of Judith Ann Chapman, 890 N.W.2d 853 (Iowa 2017). “1107, § 5 (codified at Iowa Code 235F.5(5) (2015)). We are also letting the court of appeals decision stand as the final decision that under Iowa Code sections 235F.”
Amended May 8, 2017 Upon the Petition of Judith Ann Chapman, No. 15–0153 (Iowa Feb. 24, 2017). “1107, § 5 (codified at Iowa Code § 235F.5(5) (2015)). We are also letting the court of appeals decision stand as the final decision that under Iowa Code sections 235F.”
Upon the Petition of Judith Ann Chapman, & Concerning John Kendall Wilkinson Jr., No. 15-0153 (Iowa Ct. App. Apr. 27, 2016). “2(2); see also § 235F.5(1) (“[T]he plaintiff must prove the allegation of elder abuse by a preponderance of the evidence.”
Iowa Code § 235F.5(6)(a): 1 case
Arlin George Riley, plaintiff-appellee/cross-appellant v. Matthew Riley, defendant-appellant/cross-appellee. -------------------------------------------------------- Arlin George Riley, plaintiff-appellee/cross-appellant v. Denise Riley, defendant-appellant/cross-appellee., No. 15-1250 (Iowa Ct. App. Feb. 8, 2017). “§ 235F.5(1). Matt and Denise claim Arlin did not meet his burden in establishing he was a “vulnerable elder” as defined in Iowa Code section 235F.”
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