Iowa Code (Last Updated: December 05, 2016) |
Title XVI. CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE |
Chapter 915. VICTIM RIGHTS |
Section 915.50. General rights of domestic abuse victims.
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In addition to other victim rights provided in this chapter, victims of domestic abuse shall have the following rights:
1. The right to file a pro se petition for relief from domestic abuse in the district court, pursuant to sections 236.3 through 236.10.
2. The right, pursuant to section 236.12, for law enforcement to remain on the scene, to assist the victim in leaving the scene, to assist the victim in obtaining transportation to medical care, and to provide the person with a written statement of victim rights and information about domestic abuse shelters, support services, and crisis lines.
3. The right to receive a no-contact order upon a finding of probable cause, pursuant to section 664A.3.
Subsection 3 amended