HSB677 — A bill for an act relating to the ability of peace officers to file a petition for emergency protective orders on behalf of persons seeking relief from domestic abuse.

HSB677 — A bill for an act relating to the ability of peace officers to file a petition for emergency protective orders on behalf of persons seeking relief from domestic abuse. · Informed CitizenryThis bill amends Section 236.6 of the Code of Iowa to allow a peace officer to file a petition for a 72-hour emergency protective order on behalf of a person. This authority applies if the person c…Open in Informed Citizenry