Section 232.83 - [Effective 7/1/2025] Child sexual abuse involving a person not responsible for the care of the child1. A complaint related to circumstances involving a child who is alleged to be a victim of an offense defined in chapter 709, 726, or 728 and an alleged offender who is not a person responsible for the care of the child shall be handled pursuant to section 232.81.2.Anyone authorized to conduct a preliminary investigation in response to a complaint may apply for, or the court on its own motion may enter, an ex parte order authorizing a physician or physician assistant or hospital to conduct an outpatient physical examination or authorizing a physician or physician assistant, a psychologist certified under section 154B.7, or a community mental health center accredited pursuant to section 225A.3 to conduct an outpatient mental examination of a child if necessary to identify the nature, extent, and causes of any injuries, emotional damage, or other such needs of a child as specified in section 232.96A, subsection 3, 5, or 6, provided that all of the following apply:
a. The parent, guardian, or legal custodian is absent, or though present, was asked and refused to authorize the examination.b. There is not enough time to file a petition and hold a hearing under this chapter.c. The parent, guardian, or legal custodian has not provided care and treatment related to their child's alleged victimization.Amended by 2024 Iowa, ch Chapter 1161,s 98, eff. 7/1/2025.Amended by 2022 Iowa, ch 1098, s 77, eff. 7/1/2022.Amended by 2022 Iowa, ch 1066, s 35, eff. 7/1/2022.This section is set out more than once due to postponed, multiple, or conflicting amendments.