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Protected party Respondent or defendant Family member Attorney Law enforcement Victim advocate Judge or court staff Legislator or legislative staff Member of the public

Which safeguard matters most to you?

Verified, specific, imminent harm before the order issues A fixed short duration, not the life of the case A prompt evidentiary hearing Applicant candor, with a remedy when it fails

Should a defendant be able to get a hearing within 14 days on request, with the State showing the order is still needed?

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Should a court have to make written findings before any five-year order under Iowa Code § 664A.5?

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