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Domestic Violence Laws in Iowa.

Iowa domestic-violence protection is governed primarily by chapter 236 of the Iowa Code, which authorizes Civil Protective Orders for victims of domestic abuse from the district courts. Iowa criminal law provides parallel domestic-abuse offenses, and firearm-possession restrictions follow many protective orders.

Last verified: 2026-04-17

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Key Iowa Statutes

Iowa Domestic Abuse ActIowa Code ch. 236

Iowa law authorizes ex parte and long-term Civil Protective Orders for victims of domestic abuse, with stay-away and related protective provisions.

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