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Iowa Code § 600A.7 (2026)

Termination hearing — forum non conveniens

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1. The hearing on termination of parental rights shall be conducted in accordance with the provisions of sections 232.91 through 232.96 and otherwise in accordance with the rules of civil procedure. Such hearing shall be held no earlier than one week after the child is born.

2. Relevant information, including that contained in reports, studies or examinations and testified to by interested persons, may be admitted into evidence at the hearing and relied upon to the extent of its probative value. When such information is so admitted, the person submitting it or testifying shall be subject to both direct and cross-examination by a necessary party.

3. If a putative father files a declaration of paternity pursuant to section 144.12A, the putative father or the mother of the child may request that paternity be established pursuant to section 600B.41 prior to the granting of a dismissal of the petition to terminate parental rights. [C66, 71, 73, 75, §232.42, 232.46; C77, 79, 81, §600A.7] 94 Acts, ch 1174, §19, 22; 2021 Acts, ch 80, §353\n\nTue Dec 09 21:59:52 2025 Iowa Code 2026, Chapter 600A (43, 0) §600A.8, TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS 10 \n

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 9 cases, 1978–2018 · leading case: In the Interest of M.D., K.T., G.A., E.A. & S.A., Minor Child., 921 N.W.2d 229 (Iowa 2018).
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In the Interest of M.D., K.T., G.A., E.A. & S.A., Minor Child., 921 N.W.2d 229 (Iowa 2018). · cites it 4× “(2018)), with Iowa Code § 600A.7. The majority points to a case in Delaware as an example in support of its position that incarcerated parents should be afforded the opportunity to participate in the entire termination hearing by telephone from prison.”
In the Interest of B.G.C., 496 N.W.2d 239 (Iowa 1993). · cites it 8× “94 requires that a stenographic, electronic, or mechanical recording shall be made of all court proceedings unless waived by the parties. Section 232.96(2) places the burden of proof on the state by clear and convincing evidence.”
In Interest of Hoppe, 289 N.W.2d 613 (Iowa 1980). · cites it 8× “These documents were admitted pursuant to section 600A.7(2), The Code 1977. That section provided: Relevant information, including that contained in reports, studies or examinations and testified to by interested persons, may be admitted into evidence at the hearing and relied…”
Leonard Jack v. P & A Farms, LTD., D/B/A Crooked Creek Shooting Preserve, 822 N.W.2d 511 (Iowa 2012). · cites it 2× “2d 239, 242 (Iowa 1992) (“Section 600A.7(1) provides that termination hearings shall be conducted in accordance with our rules of civil procedure.”
In the Interest of E.J.R., 400 N.W.2d 531 (Iowa 1987). · cites it 2× “Section 600A.7(1) and (2) provide in pertinent part that [t]he hearing on termination of parental rights shall be conducted in accordance with the provisions of sections 232.”
State Ex Rel. Leas in Interest of O'Neal, 303 N.W.2d 414 (Iowa 1981). “See § 600A.7(2), The Code 1977; Harter v. State, 260 Iowa 605, 608 , 149 N.”
In the Interest of J.L.L., 414 N.W.2d 133 (Iowa 1987). · cites it 2× “Iowa Code section 600A.7(1) states that hearing on termination of parental rights shall be conducted in accordance with the provisions of sections 232.”
In the Interest of Kelley, 262 N.W.2d 781 (Iowa 1978). “We have not previously said whether our review of termination proceedings under chapter 600A is de novo as it was when termination grounds were specified in chapter 232. See §§ 232.40-232.”
In the Interest of Q.G. & W.G., Minor Child., A.P., Mother B.G., Father (Iowa Ct. App. 2017). · cites it 2× “See Iowa Code §§ 600A.7(1) (“The hearing on termination of parental rights shall be conducted in accordance with the provisions of sections 232.”
— Iowa Code § 600A.7(1) — 6 cases
In the Interest of B.G.C., 496 N.W.2d 239 (Iowa 1993). “94 requires that a stenographic, electronic, or mechanical recording shall be made of all court proceedings unless waived by the parties. Section 232.96(2) places the burden of proof on the state by clear and convincing evidence.”
Leonard Jack v. P & A Farms, LTD., D/B/A Crooked Creek Shooting Preserve, 822 N.W.2d 511 (Iowa 2012). “2d 239, 242 (Iowa 1992) (“Section 600A.7(1) provides that termination hearings shall be conducted in accordance with our rules of civil procedure.”
In the Interest of E.J.R., 400 N.W.2d 531 (Iowa 1987). “Section 600A.7(1) and (2) provide in pertinent part that [t]he hearing on termination of parental rights shall be conducted in accordance with the provisions of sections 232.”
In the Interest of J.L.L., 414 N.W.2d 133 (Iowa 1987). “Iowa Code section 600A.7(1) states that hearing on termination of parental rights shall be conducted in accordance with the provisions of sections 232.”
In the Interest of Kelley, 262 N.W.2d 781 (Iowa 1978). “We have not previously said whether our review of termination proceedings under chapter 600A is de novo as it was when termination grounds were specified in chapter 232. See §§ 232.40-232.”
— Iowa Code § 600A.7(2) — 2 cases
In Interest of Hoppe, 289 N.W.2d 613 (Iowa 1980). “These documents were admitted pursuant to section 600A.7(2), The Code 1977. That section provided: Relevant information, including that contained in reports, studies or examinations and testified to by interested persons, may be admitted into evidence at the hearing and relied…”
State Ex Rel. Leas in Interest of O'Neal, 303 N.W.2d 414 (Iowa 1981). “See § 600A.7(2), The Code 1977; Harter v. State, 260 Iowa 605, 608 , 149 N.”
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