Iowa Code Title VI. Human Services [Chs. 216-255A] § 222.67. Charge on finding of residency

If a person has been received into a resource center or a special unit as a patient whose residency is unknown and the director determines that the residency of the patient was at the time of admission in a county of this state, the director shall certify the determination and charge all legal costs and expenses pertaining to the admission and support of the patient to the county of residence. The certification shall be sent to the county of residence. The certification shall be accompanied by a copy of the evidence supporting the determination. If the person's residency status has been determined in accordance with section 331.394, the legal costs and expenses shall be charged to the county in accordance with that determination. The costs and expenses shall be collected as provided by law in other cases.