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Iowa Code § 600A.6A (2026)

Right to and appointment of counsel

✓ current as of July 2026
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1. Upon the filing of a petition for termination of parental rights under this chapter, the parent identified in the petition shall have the right to counsel in connection with all subsequent hearings and proceedings.

2. If the parent against whom the petition is filed desires but is financially unable to employ counsel, the court shall appoint counsel for the person if the person requests appointment of counsel and the court determines that the person is indigent. 2005 Acts, ch 107, §4, 14; 2014 Acts, ch 1038, §3, 5 Referred to in §600A.6, 600A.6B, 602.1302 \n

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 11 cases (5 in the last 5 years), 2005–2024 · leading case: Edward Crowell v. State Pub. Def. v. Iowa Dist. Court for Linn Cnty., 845 N.W.2d 676 (Iowa 2014).
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Edward Crowell v. State Pub. Def. v. Iowa Dist. Court for Linn Cnty., 845 N.W.2d 676 (Iowa 2014). · cites it 52× “As a result, the juvenile court held that while the mother did not qualify for appointed counsel under section 600A.6A, she was nonetheless entitled to counsel under In re S.”
In the Interest of W.W., 826 N.W.2d 706 (Iowa Ct. App. 2012). · cites it 4× “A person filing a petition for termination of parental rights under this chapter or the person on whose behalf the petition is filed shall be responsible for the payment of reasonable attorney fees for counsel appointed pursuant to section 600A.6A unless the person filing the…”
In the Interest of R.S.N., 706 N.W.2d 705 (Iowa 2005). · cites it 2× “A person filing a petition for termination of parental rights under this chapter or the person on whose behalf the petition is filed shall be responsible for the payment of reasonable attorney fees for counsel appointed pursuant to section 600A.6A unless the court determines…”
In the Interest of M.S., Minor Child (Iowa Ct. App. 2018). · cites it 9× “” Iowa Code § 600A.6A; see also Crowell v. State Pub.”
In the Interest of J.V., Minor Child (Iowa Ct. App. 2022). · cites it 7× “See Iowa Code § 600A.6A. In addition, the mother did not receive required notice that the hearing would be by videoconference.”
In the Interest of J.B., Minor Child (Iowa Ct. App. 2022). · cites it 5× “6B(1) states: A person filing a petition for termination of parental rights under this chapter shall be responsible for the payment of reasonable attorney fees for services provided by counsel appointed pursuant to section 600A.6A in juvenile court or in an appellate proceeding…”
In Re Rsn, 706 N.W.2d 705 (Iowa 2005). · cites it 2× “A person filing a petition for termination of parental rights under this chapter or the person on whose behalf the petition is filed shall be responsible for the payment of reasonable attorney fees for counsel appointed pursuant to section 600A.6A unless the court determines…”
In the Interest of A.O. & K.O., Minor Child. (Iowa Ct. App. 2020). · cites it 2× “See Iowa Code § 600A.6A. The father’s attorney was appointed pursuant to this section and was obligated to provide effective assistance.”
State Pub. Def. v. Iowa Dist. Court for Dallas Cnty. (Iowa Ct. App. 2024). · cites it 2× “d is created in the state treasury for the payment of jury and witness fees, mileage, costs related to summoning jurors by the judicial branch, costs and fees related to the management and payment of interpreters and translators in judicial branch legal proceedings and…”
In the Interest of G.D., Minor Child (Iowa Ct. App. 2021). “[The mother] acknowledges that the GAL 11 Although sections 600A.6A and 600A.6B provide for the appointment of counsel and payment of attorney fees, and section 600A.”
In the Matter of V.H., Alleged to be Seriously Mentally Impaired, V.H. (Iowa 2023). “§ 600A.6A (allowing court-appointed counsel for an indigent party in a proceeding to terminate parental rights “if the person requests appointment of counsel” (emphasis added)); id.”
— Iowa Code § 600A.6A(1) — 2 cases
Edward Crowell v. State Pub. Def. v. Iowa Dist. Court for Linn Cnty., 845 N.W.2d 676 (Iowa 2014). “As a result, the juvenile court held that while the mother did not qualify for appointed counsel under section 600A.6A, she was nonetheless entitled to counsel under In re S.”
In the Interest of J.B., Minor Child (Iowa Ct. App. 2022). “6B(1) states: A person filing a petition for termination of parental rights under this chapter shall be responsible for the payment of reasonable attorney fees for services provided by counsel appointed pursuant to section 600A.6A in juvenile court or in an appellate proceeding…”
— Iowa Code § 600A.6A(2) — 2 cases
Edward Crowell v. State Pub. Def. v. Iowa Dist. Court for Linn Cnty., 845 N.W.2d 676 (Iowa 2014). “As a result, the juvenile court held that while the mother did not qualify for appointed counsel under section 600A.6A, she was nonetheless entitled to counsel under In re S.”
In the Interest of J.B., Minor Child (Iowa Ct. App. 2022). “6B(1) states: A person filing a petition for termination of parental rights under this chapter shall be responsible for the payment of reasonable attorney fees for services provided by counsel appointed pursuant to section 600A.6A in juvenile court or in an appellate proceeding…”
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