Iowa R. Juv. P. 8.31

As amended through September 9, 2024
Rule 8.31 - Order granting or denying petition
8. 31(1)Time for granting or denying waiver. An order either granting or denying waiver of parental notification with findings of fact and conclusions of law shall be filed immediately following the hearing and in no event later than 48 hours from the filing of the petition or from the hearing if an extension is granted under rule 8.27.
8. 31(2)Procedure in default of hearing and order. If the court fails to hold the hearing and rule on the petition within the time provided by these rules, the petition is deemed granted and the waiver is deemed authorized. In the event the petition is deemed authorized, the clerk shall immediately issue the certification form that accompanies these rules to the minor or her attorney.
8. 31(3)Delivery of order or certification. The clerk shall deliver the order under rule 8.31(1), or the certification under rule 8.31(2), in the manner requested by the minor in the petition. The order or certification shall specify the person(s) to whom the clerk shall provide a copy. A copy shall be available to the minor at the clerk's office.
8. 31(4)Notification of appeal rights. If the petition is denied, the order shall include notice of the right to appeal to the Iowa supreme court, the time period within which appeal must be filed and a copy of the applicable rules of appellate procedure.

Iowa. R. Juv. P. 8.31

Court Order June 26, 1997, temporary rules effective July 1, 1997; Court Order June 26, 1997, permanent rules effective September 8, 1997; Report November 9, 2001, effective February 15, 2002.