Iowa R. Juv. P. 8.32

As amended through Septmber 9, 2024
Rule 8.32 - Confidentiality of documents and hearings
8. 32(1)Records. In accordance with Iowa Code chapter 135L and these rules, all records of parental notification proceedings are confidential. All confidential records shall be kept sealed and opened only as necessary for the conduct of proceedings for waiver of parental notification, an appeal of the district court decision, or as ordered by a court.
8. 32(2)Hearings. The hearing shall be held in a confidential manner, preferably in chambers. Only the minor, her attorney, her guardian ad litem, and the person(s) whose presence is specifically requested by the minor, her attorney, or her guardian ad litem may attend the hearing on the petition.
8. 32(3)Purging of files. The clerk shall destroy all records and files in the case when one year has elapsed from any of the following, as applicable:
a. The date that the court issues an order waiving the notification requirement or the date the waiver is deemed authorized under rule 8.31(2).
b. The date after which the court denies the petition for waiver of notification and the decision is not appealed.
c. The date after which the court denies the petition for waiver of notification, the decision is appealed, and all appeals are exhausted.

Iowa. R. Juv. P. 8.32

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.