Iowa Code

Iowa Code § 236.7 (2026)

Procedure

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1. A proceeding under this chapter shall be held in accordance with the rules of civil procedure, except as otherwise set forth in this chapter and in chapter 664A, and is in addition to any other civil or criminal remedy.

2. The plaintiff’s right to relief under this chapter is not affected by leaving the residence or household to avoid domestic abuse. [C81, §236.7] 2006 Acts, ch 1101, §1 Referred to in §915.50 \n

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 3 cases, 2019–2020 · leading case: Molly Arlene Dayton v. Paul Anthony Asberry (Iowa Ct. App. 2019).

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Molly Arlene Dayton v. Paul Anthony Asberry (Iowa Ct. App. 2019). · cites it 2× “See Iowa Code § 236.7 (1) (“A proceeding under this chapter shall be held in accordance with the rules of civil procedure .”

Jenny Fishel v. Michael Redenbaugh (Iowa Ct. App. 2019). · cites it 2× “Rather, based on the unambiguous words of the statute, we conclude that any chapter 236 protective order “may” provide for the “separate support and maintenance of the plaintiff,” regardless of what other rights the plaintiff might hold.”

Peggysue McGee v. Kelby Robert McGee (Iowa Ct. App. 2020). · cites it 2× “” Iowa Code § 236.7 . A civil protective order is distinct from and provides different protections than a criminal protective order or dissolution order.”

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