Iowa § 232.39 Exclusion of public from hearings

Iowa Statutes

§ 232.39 — Exclusion of public from hearings

Iowa § 232.39

Title VIHUMAN SERVICES

Ch. 232JUVENILE JUSTICE

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Iowa Code § 232.39 (2026).

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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.

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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.