Iowa Code § 232.168
Attorney general to enforce
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Current — January 1, 2025
As of January 1, 2012
The attorney general may, on the attorney general’s own initiative, institute any criminal and civil actions and proceedings under this division, at whatever stage of placement necessary, to enforce the interstate compact on the placement of children, including, but not limited to, seeking enforcement of the provisions of the compact through the courts of a party state. The department of human services shall cooperate with the attorney general and shall refer any placement or proposed placement to the attorney general which may require enforcement measures.
The attorney general may, on the attorney general’s own initiative, institute any criminal and civil actions and proceedings under this subchapter, at whatever stage of placement necessary, to enforce the interstate compact on the placement of children, including, but not limited to, seeking enforcement of the provisions of the compact through the courts of a party state. The department shall cooperate with the attorney general and shall refer any placement or proposed placement to the attorney general which may require enforcement measures.
94 Acts, ch 1174, §4
94 Acts, ch 1174, §4; 2020 Acts, ch 1062, §94; 2023 Acts, ch 19, §638
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