Iowa § 229A.6A Transport orders

Iowa Statutes

§ 229A.6A — Transport orders

Iowa § 229A.6A

Title VIHUMAN SERVICES

Ch. 229ACOMMITMENT OF SEXUALLY VIOLENT PREDATORS

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Iowa Code § 229A.6A (2026).

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1.A person who has been detained prior to trial pursuant to section 229A.5 or who has been civilly committed may be transported for the following purposes:

a.To trial and any other court proceedings if the court has authorized a transport order. A transport order may only be requested by the court, the person’s attorney, or the attorney general. Transportation shall be provided by the sheriff of the county in which the action has been brought, unless the court specifies otherwise or the parties agree to a different transportation arrangement. If a transport order is not authorized, the person may appear at any court proceedings other than trial by telephone or electronic means.

b.To a medical facility for medical treatment, if necessary medical treatment is not available at the facility

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1. A person who has been detained prior to trial pursuant to section 229A.5 or who has
been civilly committed may be transported for the following purposes:
a. To trial and any other court proceedings if the court has authorized a transport order.
A transport order may only be requested by the court, the person’s attorney, or the attorney
general. Transportation shall be provided by the sheriff of the county in which the action
has been brought, unless the court specifies otherwise or the parties agree to a different
transportation arrangement. If a transport order is not authorized, the person may appear at
any court proceedings other than trial by telephone or electronic means.
b. To a medical facility for medical treatment, if necessary medical treatment is not
available at the facility where the person is confined. A transport order is not required to
transport the person for medical treatment. However, the person is not entitled to choose
the medical facility where treatment is to be obtained or the medical personnel to provide
the treatment. Transportation of a committed person shall be provided by the sheriff of the
county in which the person is confined if requested by the department.
c. To a medical, psychological, or psychiatric evaluation. A person shall not be
transported to another facility for evaluation without a court order. When a transportation
order is requested under this paragraph, notice must be provided to the opposing party, and
the opposing party must be given a reasonable amount of time to object to the issuance of
suchanorder. Thecostofthetransportationshallbepaidbythepartywhorequeststheorder.
d. To a facility for placement or treatment in a transitional release program or for release
with supervision. A transport order is not required under this paragraph.
2. This section shall not be construed to grant a person the right to personally appear at
all court proceedings under this chapter.