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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
In addition to other victim rights provided in this chapter, victims of domestic abuse and sexual abuse shall have the following rights:
1. The right to file a pro se petition for relief from domestic abuse and sexual abuse in the district court, pursuant to sections 236.3 through 236.10 and sections 236A.3 through 236A.11.
2. The right, pursuant to sections 236.12 and 236A.13, for law enforcement to remain on the scene, to assist the victim in leaving the scene, to assist the victim in obtaining transportation to medical care, and to provide the person with a written statement of victim rights and information about domestic abuse and sexual abuse shelters, support services, and crisis lines.
3. The right to receive a no-contact order upon a finding of probable cause, pursuant to section 664A.3.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Iowa Code Title XVI. Criminal Law and Procedure [Chs. 687-916] § 915.50. General rights of domestic abuse and sexual abuse victims - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ia/title-xvi-criminal-law-and-procedure-chs-687-916/ia-code-sect-915-50/
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