Iowa Code § 232.39

Current through March 29, 2024

Section 232.39 - Exclusion of public from hearings

At any time during the proceedings, the court, on the motion of any of the parties or upon the court's own motion, may exclude the public from hearings under this subchapter if the court determines that the possibility of damage or harm to the child outweighs the public's interest in having an open hearing. Upon closing the hearing to the public, the court may admit those persons who have direct interest in the case or in the work of the court.

Iowa Code § 232.39

88 Acts, ch 1134, §51; 2020 Acts, ch 1062, §94

Amended by 2020 Iowa, ch 1062, s 94, eff. 7/1/2020.

C24, 27, 31, 35, 39, §3635; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, § 232.19; C66, 71, 73, 75, 77, §232.27; C79, 81, §232.39 88 Acts, ch 1134, §51

Referred to in §232.147