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Iowa Restraining Order Laws (2026): How to Get a Protective Order
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In Iowa, a Domestic Abuse Protective Order requires a qualifying domestic relationship and can last up to one year. A separate Sexual Abuse Protective Order is available to any victim of sexual abuse regardless of their relationship to the offender. Both are issued by District Court, and filing is free under federal law.
If you are in immediate danger, call 911. For confidential help 24/7, contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 (text START to 88788).
Types of restraining orders in Iowa
Iowa provides two main civil protective-order tracks. The first is the Domestic Abuse Protective Order under Iowa Code Chapter 236. This order is available to victims of domestic abuse committed by someone with whom they share a qualifying relationship. It can prohibit contact, require the respondent to leave a shared residence, restrict firearm possession, and address related relief such as temporary custody arrangements.
The second track is the Sexual Abuse Protective Order under Iowa Code Chapter 236A. This order is available to any victim of sexual abuse, regardless of whether the petitioner and respondent have any prior relationship. It fills an important gap for survivors whose abuser is not a family member, housemate, or dating partner.
In addition, Iowa courts issue emergency orders when the district court is closed (nights, weekends, and holidays). An emergency order is valid for 72 hours and bridges the gap until a judge can review a full petition the next business day. Courts also issue temporary protective orders, which remain in effect from the time a petition is filed until the full hearing takes place.
Who can get a restraining order in Iowa?
For a Domestic Abuse Protective Order under Chapter 236, you must show a qualifying domestic relationship with the person you are seeking protection from. Iowa law recognizes the following relationships as qualifying:
- Current or former spouses
- Persons who have lived together in the same household
- Persons who share a child in common
- Persons who are in or have been in a substantial social relationship of a romantic or sexual nature (a dating relationship)
If you do not share one of these relationships with your abuser, you may still be eligible for relief. The Sexual Abuse Protective Order under Chapter 236A does not require any relationship between the petitioner and the respondent. Any victim of sexual abuse may apply. In either case, a parent or guardian may petition on behalf of a minor child.
How to file for a restraining order in Iowa
You file a petition in the District Court in the county where you live or in the county where the respondent lives. Iowa Code Section 236.3(1) sets venue by residence only: "Venue shall lie where either party resides." Chapter 236A.3(1) uses the same rule for Sexual Abuse Protective Orders. The county where the abuse happened is not a separate filing option in Iowa unless one of the parties also lives there, so choose whichever of the two residence counties is most accessible or safest for you.
Filing a Domestic Abuse Protective Order is entirely free. Iowa Code Section 236.3 expressly prohibits charging any filing fee, and VAWA separately bars fees for domestic-violence civil protection orders.
To begin, ask the clerk of court for the protective-order petition forms. Many Iowa courthouses have a self-help center or a victim services coordinator who can help you complete the paperwork at no charge. You can also contact a local domestic-violence organization for free advocacy and help with the process before you go to court. The Iowa Coalition Against Domestic Violence (ICADV) can connect you with local programs across the state.
After you file, a judge reviews your petition the same day or the next business day and can issue a temporary protective order without the respondent being present (ex parte). The respondent is then served with notice, and a full hearing is scheduled.
Temporary vs. final orders: how long they last
Iowa uses a two-stage process. First, an emergency or temporary order provides immediate short-term protection. Then, after a full hearing where both parties have the opportunity to appear, a court may issue a final order.
| Order Type | Duration |
|---|---|
| Emergency order (after hours) | 72 hours |
| Temporary protective order (post-petition, ex parte) | Until the full hearing |
| Final Domestic Abuse Protective Order | Up to 1 year |
Iowa courts do not schedule an automatic review of your order, and nothing extends it on its own. Under Iowa Code Section 236.5(3), the court "may amend or extend its order or a consent agreement at any time upon a petition filed by either party and after notice and hearing." The burden is on you to file a petition to extend, and you should file it well before your current order expires rather than waiting for the court to act. The court may grant the extension if, after a hearing at which the respondent has the opportunity to be heard, it finds the respondent continues to pose a threat to the safety of the victim, people living with the victim, or members of the victim's immediate family. Each order runs for a fixed period of up to one year, and Section 236.5(3) states that the number of extensions the court can grant is not limited. If your order is nearing its end date, ask an Iowa family lawyer for a free case evaluation on preparing the extension petition for the hearing (attorney advertising).
The court can also include specific provisions in a final order, such as granting temporary use of the home to the petitioner, directing temporary custody arrangements for children, or ordering the respondent to complete a batterers' education program.
Firearms and an Iowa protective order
A qualifying final Domestic Abuse Protective Order triggers the federal firearm prohibition under 18 U.S.C. 922(g)(8). A respondent subject to such an order may not lawfully possess, receive, or transport firearms or ammunition for the duration of the order, even if that person previously held a valid permit to carry.
Iowa Code Section 724.26(2) separately and automatically prohibits anyone subject to a qualifying protective order from knowingly possessing a firearm, whether or not the order's text specifically recites the ban. The court's role under Section 724.26(3) is to inform the respondent of the prohibition, not to decide whether it applies. If the respondent violates it, the violation is a class D felony, not merely a misdemeanor.
As of 2026, Iowa has no extreme risk protective order (red flag) law. Senate File 2245, introduced in the Iowa Senate in February 2024, would have created one, but the bill died in committee that session and was never enacted; no later session has passed an equivalent measure. Iowa's only firearm-related tools tied to a protective order remain the federal 922(g)(8) ban and the automatic Class D felony prohibition under Iowa Code Section 724.26(2) described above.
If the respondent refuses to surrender firearms after an order is issued, report that refusal to local law enforcement and the court immediately.
What happens if someone violates the order?
Violating a Domestic Abuse Protective Order in Iowa is a crime under Iowa Code Section 664A.7. Under Section 664A.7(5), any violation of a protective order issued under Chapter 236 or 236A is a simple misdemeanor, which carries a fine of $105 to $855 and up to 30 days in jail. The statute sets no higher tier for repeat violations, so a second or third violation is charged the same way. Alternatively, the court may hold a violator in contempt of court for the same conduct.
Jail is not discretionary. Iowa Code Section 664A.7(4) provides that a person convicted of or held in contempt for violating a civil protective order "shall serve a jail sentence," and that sentence must be served on consecutive days. The court may also order the violator to pay your attorney fees and court costs.
Iowa Code Section 664A.7 also imposes a mandatory minimum for violations of a domestic-abuse no-contact order. If a person is convicted of or held in contempt for violating a no-contact order entered for a domestic abuse offense under Iowa Code Section 664A.2(1), the court must impose a minimum of seven consecutive days in jail. No portion of that seven-day minimum may be deferred, suspended, or replaced by a fine. A fine may be added on top of the mandatory jail term, but a court may not substitute a fine for it. This mandatory minimum reflects Iowa's policy of treating domestic-abuse no-contact order violations with particular seriousness.
If the violation involves the respondent possessing a firearm in breach of a state-law firearms prohibition, the offense is a class D felony, which carries a sentence of up to 5 years in prison.
Iowa law authorizes law enforcement officers to arrest a respondent without a warrant upon probable cause that the person has violated a protective order, even if the officer did not witness the violation. You do not need to obtain a warrant before calling police to report a violation.
If the respondent violates the order, call 911, document the violation as best you can (time, location, what happened), and let law enforcement and the court know. A violation can also be the basis for seeking an extension or modification of the existing order.
This article is general legal information, not legal advice, and it is not a safety plan. Protective-order rules vary by state and change. If you are in danger, call 911. For help with your specific situation, contact your local court's self-help center, a domestic-violence advocate, or a licensed attorney.
Related pages
For more on how Iowa law handles personal safety and documentation of harassment, see the Iowa recording laws page and the Iowa self-defense laws page on this site. For the full national overview of protective orders in all 50 states, visit the Restraining Order Laws by State hub.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a restraining order in Iowa?
File a petition for a Domestic Abuse Protective Order at the District Court in the county where you live or where the respondent lives. Iowa Code Section 236.3(1) sets venue by residence, so where the abuse happened is not a separate filing option. The clerk can give you the forms, and many courthouses have a self-help center. Filing is free. A judge can issue a temporary order the same day or next business day without the respondent being present.
How long does a restraining order last in Iowa?
A temporary order stays in effect until the full court hearing. A final Domestic Abuse Protective Order lasts up to one year. To keep protection in place you must file a petition to extend it under Iowa Code Section 236.5(3); the court does not renew it on its own or set an automatic review hearing, so file before your current order expires. The court may extend the order if it finds the respondent continues to pose a threat, and there is no statutory limit on the number of extensions.
How much does a restraining order cost in Iowa?
Nothing. Iowa Code Section 236.3 prohibits any filing fee for domestic-violence protective orders. The federal Violence Against Women Act also bars fees for this type of civil order. Court service on the respondent is also typically provided at no cost to the petitioner.
Can I get a restraining order in Iowa without a police report?
Yes. You do not need a prior police report to petition for a Domestic Abuse Protective Order. You describe the abuse in a sworn petition, and the judge evaluates your request based on that petition. A prior police report or other documentation can strengthen your case but is not required.
Does a restraining order take away gun rights in Iowa?
A qualifying final Domestic Abuse Protective Order triggers the federal firearm prohibition under 18 U.S.C. 922(g)(8), barring the respondent from possessing or buying firearms for the duration of the order. Iowa Code Section 724.26(2) separately and automatically bars firearms possession for anyone subject to such an order, whether or not the order's text spells it out; violating that ban is a class D felony.
What happens if the abuser violates the order?
Call 911 immediately. Violating a protective order is a simple misdemeanor under Iowa Code Section 664A.7 (up to 30 days jail, fine of $105 to $855), and the statute sets no higher tier for repeat violations. Jail is not optional: under Section 664A.7(4) a person convicted of or held in contempt for violating a civil protective order must serve a jail sentence on consecutive days. For a domestic-abuse no-contact order, Section 664A.7(3) sets a mandatory minimum of seven consecutive days in jail that cannot be suspended, deferred, or replaced by a fine. If the violation involves unlawful firearm possession, it is a class D felony. Iowa police may arrest without a warrant on probable cause of a violation.
What is the difference between a restraining order and a protective order in Iowa?
In everyday speech the terms are used interchangeably. Iowa law uses the term 'Domestic Abuse Protective Order' for the civil order available to domestic-abuse victims. There is no separate 'restraining order' track in Iowa civil law. The protective order is the civil remedy; courts may also issue no-contact orders in criminal proceedings.
Updates
Corrected the filing venue (Iowa sets venue only where the petitioner or respondent resides, not where the abuse occurred), replaced the incorrect court-scheduled review hearing with the petition-to-extend process required by Iowa Code 236.5(3), and clarified that a jail sentence is mandatory for a protective-order violation with no separate penalty tier for repeat violations.
Removed an inaccurate claim that Iowa enacted an extreme risk protective order (red flag) law in 2024 - the bill, SF 2245, died in committee and was never signed into law - and corrected the description of Iowa's firearms-prohibition statute (Iowa Code 724.26(2)) to reflect that it applies automatically to anyone subject to a qualifying protective order, not only when a court elects to include it.
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Iowa Code, Chapter 236: DOMESTIC ABUSE
§ 236.5Disposition.In force
1. Upon a finding that the defendant has engaged in domestic abuse: a. The court may order that the plaintiff, the defendant, and the children who are members of the household receive professional counseling, either from a private source approved by the court or from a source appointed by the court. Costs of counseling shall be paid in full or in part by the parties and taxed as court costs. If the court determines that the parties are unable to pay the costs, they may be paid in full or in part from the county treasury. b. The court may grant a protective order which may contain but is not limited to any of the following provisions: (1) That the defendant cease domestic abuse of the plaintiff. (2) That the defendant not knowingly possess, ship, transport, or receive firearms, offensive weapons, and ammunition in violation of section 724.26, subsection 2. (3) That the defendant grant possession of the residence to the plaintiff to the exclusion of the defendant or that the defendant provide suitable alternate housing for the plaintiff. (4) That the defendant stay away from the plaintiff’s residence, school, or place of employment.
Official text (excerpt) · last checked 2026-09-08 · Read the full text in our law library · Verify at legis.iowa.gov
§ 236.3Commencement of actions — waiver to juvenile court.In force
1. A person, including a parent or guardian on behalf of an unemancipated minor, may seek relief from domestic abuse by filing a verified petition in the district court. Venue shall lie where either party resides. The petition shall state the: a. Name of the plaintiff and the name and address of the plaintiff’s attorney, if any. If the plaintiff is proceeding pro se, the petition shall state a mailing address for the plaintiff. A mailing address may be provided by the plaintiff pursuant to section 236.10. b. Name and address of the parent or guardian filing the petition, if the petition is being filed on behalf of an unemancipated minor. A mailing address may be provided by the plaintiff pursuant to section 236.10. c. Name and address, if known, of the defendant. d. Relationship of the plaintiff to the defendant. e. Nature of the alleged domestic abuse. f. Name and age of each child under eighteen whose welfare may be affected by the controversy. g. Name or description of any pet or companion animal owned, possessed, leased, kept, or held by the petitioner, respondent, or minor child of the petitioner or respondent whose welfare may be affected by the controversy.
Official text (excerpt) · last checked 2026-07-29 · Read the full text in our law library · Verify at legis.iowa.gov
Cited in 17 court opinions in our collectionLatest citing opinion in our collection: 2025
Opinions citing this section in our collection:
- Teri Root v. Talton Toney (Supreme Court of Iowa 2013, 841 N.W.2d 83)“…county satisfies the residency requirement for venue under Iowa Code section 236.3(1) in an action for a domestic abuse p…”
- Bartsch v. Bartsch (Supreme Court of Iowa 2001, 636 N.W.2d 3)“…It allows a petition to be filed without payment of costs, Iowa Code § 236.3 (7); forms are provided for pro se fili…”
- Smith v. Smith (Supreme Court of Iowa 1994, 513 N.W.2d 728)“…properly plead a claim of domestic abuse. See Iowa Code §§ 236.3 , 236.3A (1993). We conclude the plaint…”
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Iowa Code, Chapter 664A: NO-CONTACT ORDERS
§ 664A.7Violation of no-contact order or protective order — contempt or simple misdemeanor penalties.In force
1. Violation of a no-contact order issued under this chapter or a protective order issued pursuant to chapter 232, 235F, 236, 236A, or 598, including a modified no-contact order, is punishable by summary contempt proceedings. 2. A hearing in a contempt proceeding brought pursuant to this section shall be held not less than five and not more than fifteen days after the issuance of a rule to show cause, as determined by the court. 3. If convicted of or held in contempt for a violation of a no-contact order or a modified no-contact order for a public offense referred to in section 664A.2, subsection 1, or held in contempt of a no-contact order issued during a contempt proceeding brought pursuant to section 236.11 or 236A.12, the person shall be confined in the county jail for a minimum of seven days. A jail sentence imposed pursuant to this subsection shall be served on consecutive days. No portion of the mandatory minimum term of confinement imposed by this subsection shall be deferred or suspended.
Official text (excerpt) · last checked 2026-07-29 · Read the full text in our law library · Verify at legis.iowa.gov
Cited in 14 court opinions in our collectionLatest citing opinion in our collection: 2026
Opinions citing this section in our collection:
- Schley v. Sioux County (Court of Appeals of Iowa 2024)“…misdemeanor crime of violating the no-contact order under Iowa Code section 664A.7(5). A magistrate dismissed the charge,…”
- Iowa Supreme Court Attorney Disciplinary Board Vs. John W. Gailey (Supreme Court of Iowa 2010, 790 N.W.2d 801)“…betting a violation of a no- contact order in violation of Iowa Code sections 664A.7 and 703.1. These criminal charges proc…”
- Lonnie Kay Milbrath v. Iowa District Court for Boone County (Court of Appeals of Iowa 2026)“…ument and found Milbrath guilty of violating of a NCO under Iowa Code section 664A.7(1) (2025). And the district court impos…”
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§ 664A.2Applicability.In force
1. This chapter applies to no-contact orders issued for violations or alleged violations of sections 708.2A, 708.2D, 708.7, 708.11, 709.2, 709.3, and 709.4, and any other public offense for which there is a victim. 2. A protective order issued in a civil proceeding shall be issued pursuant to chapter 232, 235F, 236, 236A, 598, or 915. Punishment for a violation of a protective order shall be imposed pursuant to section 664A.7.
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Cited in 9 court opinions in our collectionLatest citing opinion in our collection: 2024
Opinions citing this section in our collection:
- Patrick Alan Ney v. John Glenn Ney (Supreme Court of Iowa 2017)“…In reaching its decision, the district court reasoned that Iowa Code section 664A.2(2) (2011) prescribes the only circumst…”
- Muscatine County Attorney Alan R. Ostergren v. Iowa District Court for Muscatine County (Supreme Court of Iowa 2015)“…664A governs no-contact orders and protective orders. See Iowa Code § 664A.2 (2013). Of particular relevance to this…”
- State of Iowa v. Jessica Epping (Court of Appeals of Iowa 2016, 878 N.W.2d 277)“…orders, which were requested by the State or a victim under Iowa Code section 664A.2(1)–(2)).…”
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Iowa Code, Chapter 724: WEAPONS
§ 724.26Possession, receipt, transportation, or dominion and control of firearms, offensive weapons, and ammunition by felons and others.In force
1. a. A person who is convicted of a felony in a state or federal court, or who is adjudicated delinquent on the basis of conduct that would constitute a felony if committed by an adult, and who knowingly has under the person’s dominion and control or possession, receives, or transports or causes to be transported a firearm or offensive weapon is guilty of the following: (1) A class “D” felony for a first offense, with commitment to the custody of the director of the department of corrections for an indeterminate term not to exceed five years with a mandatory minimum term of confinement of two years. (2) A class “D” felony for a second offense, with commitment to the custody of the director of the department of corrections for an indeterminate term not to exceed five years with a mandatory minimum term of confinement of four years. (3) A class “C” felony for a third offense, with commitment to the custody of the director of the department of corrections for an indeterminate term not to exceed ten years with a mandatory minimum term of confinement of seven years.
Official text (excerpt) · last checked 2026-07-29 · Read the full text in our law library · Verify at legis.iowa.gov
Cited in 125 court opinions in our collectionLatest citing opinion in our collection: 2026
Opinions citing this section in our collection:
- State v. Turner (Supreme Court of Iowa 2001, 630 N.W.2d 601)“…604 in possession of a firearm. See Iowa Code § 724.26 (1997). He claims the court erred in a…”
- State of Iowa v. Christopher D. Brown (Supreme Court of Iowa 2017, 890 N.W.2d 315)“…3B.12, and felon in possession of a firearm in violation of Iowa Code section 724.26(1). B. The Second Search—Case Nu…”
- In RE the Detention of Anthony Geltz Anthony Geltz (Supreme Court of Iowa 2013, 840 N.W.2d 273)“…consequences for both.2 A notable example is Iowa Code section 724.26(1), which prohibits the possession of a…”
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United States Code Title 18
§ 922Unlawful actsIn forcecited in 72 of our articles
It shall be unlawful— for any person— except a licensed importer, licensed manufacturer, or licensed dealer, to engage in the business of importing, manufacturing, or dealing in firearms, or in the course of such business to ship, transport, or receive any firearm in interstate or foreign commerce; or except a licensed importer or licensed manufacturer, to engage in the business of importing or manufacturing ammunition, or in the course of such business, to ship, transport, or receive any ammunition in interstate or foreign commerce; for any importer, manufacturer, dealer, or collector licensed under the provisions of this chapter to ship or transport in interstate or foreign commerce any firearm to any person other than a licensed importer, licensed manufacturer, licensed dealer, or licensed collector, except that— this paragraph and subsection (b)(3) shall not be held to preclude a licensed importer, licensed manufacturer, licensed dealer, or licensed collector from returning a firearm or replacement firearm of the same kind and type to a person from whom it was received; and this paragraph shall not be held to preclude an individual from mailing a firearm owned in compliance…
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Cited in 40,024 court opinions in our collectionLatest citing opinion in our collection: 2026
In the courts (editorial summary, independently checked):Section 922(g)(1) bars a felon from possessing a firearm, and the Supreme Court cases in this line turn on sentencing, not on the ban. Taylor v. United States (1990) and Shepard v. United States (2005) held that whether prior convictions enhance a 922(g) sentence under 924(e) is decided from offense elements and limited plea records.
Opinions citing this section in our collection:
- United States v. Booker (Supreme Court of the United States 2004, 543 U.S. 220)“…e Johnson with one crime (say, illegal gun possession, see 18 U. S. C. § 922 (g)) and Jackson with another (say, ban…”
- Almendarez-Torres v. United States (Supreme Court of the United States 1998, 523 U.S. 224)“…cidivism an offense element in such circumstances. But cf. 18 U. S. C. § 922 (g)(1) (prior felony conviction an elem…”
- Taylor v. United States (Supreme Court of the United States 1990, 495 U.S. 575)✓Taylor pleaded guilty to felon-in-possession under 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(1) and had two Missouri burglary convictions; the Court held that 'burglary' in the § 924(e) enhancement attached to a § 922(g) conviction means generic burglary judged by the prior statute's elements.
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Iowa Code, Chapter 236A: SEXUAL ABUSE
§ 236A.3Commencement of actions — waiver to juvenile court.In force
1. A person, including a parent or guardian on behalf of an unemancipated minor, may seek relief from sexual abuse by filing a verified petition in the district court. Venue shall lie where either the plaintiff or defendant resides. The petition shall state the following: a. Name of the plaintiff and the name and address of the plaintiff’s attorney, if any. If the plaintiff is proceeding pro se, the petition shall state a mailing address for the plaintiff. A mailing address may be provided by the plaintiff pursuant to section 236A.11. b. Name and address of the parent or guardian filing the petition, if the petition is being filed on behalf of an unemancipated minor. A mailing address may be provided by the plaintiff pursuant to section 236A.11. c. Name and address, if known, of the defendant. d. Nature of the alleged sexual abuse. e. Name and age of each child under eighteen whose welfare may be affected by the controversy. f. Desired relief, including a request for temporary or emergency orders. 2. A temporary or emergency order shall be based on a showing of a prima facie case of sexual abuse.
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Cited in 11 court opinions in our collectionLatest citing opinion in our collection: 2025
Opinions citing this section in our collection:
- T.D. v. J.P. (Court of Appeals of Iowa 2020)“…T.D.—representing herself—sought a protective order under Iowa Code section 236A.3 (2019). She alleged her coworker, J.P.,…”
- A.W., on behalf of N.W. v. M.T. (Court of Appeals of Iowa 2025)“…her. The mother, A.W., sought a protective order under Iowa Code section 236A.3(1)(b) (2024) barring the father, M.T.,…”
- T.M., on behalf of A.W., a child v. J.W. (Court of Appeals of Iowa 2023)“…gations in her petition and issued a protective order. See Iowa Code § 236A.3(2) (requiring that the court issue a p…”
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This article also draws on these acts and chapters (opening at their first section): Iowa Code, Chapter 236: DOMESTIC ABUSE § 236.1 (Short title.) · Iowa Code, Chapter 236A: SEXUAL ABUSE § 236A.1 (Short title.)
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Sources and References
- Iowa Code Chapter 236 (Domestic Abuse Protective Orders)(iowacourts.gov).gov
- Iowa Code Section 664A.7 (violation enforcement)(legis.iowa.gov).gov
- Iowa Code Chapter 236A (Sexual Abuse Protective Order)(legis.iowa.gov).gov
- Iowa Code 724.26 - Possession of firearms by felons and persons subject to protective orders(legis.iowa.gov).gov
- Iowa Code 236.3 - Commencement of actions; venue lies where either party resides(legis.iowa.gov)
- Iowa Code 236.5 - Protective order terms, one-year duration, and extension on petition of either party(legis.iowa.gov)
- Iowa Code 664A.7 - Violation of a no-contact or protective order; mandatory jail sentence(legis.iowa.gov)
- Iowa Code 236A.3 - Sexual abuse protective order petition; venue where either party resides(legis.iowa.gov)