Iowa R. Juv. P. 8.11

As amended through September 9, 2024

Rule 8.11 - Child in need of assistance adjudicatory hearings

The adjudicatory hearing on a child in need of assistance petition shall be held within 60 days of the filing of said petition unless good cause to the contrary is shown. Failure to comply with this rule shall not result in automatic dismissal, but any such failure may be urged as grounds for discretionary dismissal.

Iowa. R. Juv. P. 8.11

Report February 21, 1985, effective July 1, 1985; November 9, 2001, effective February 15, 2002.