222.52 - PROCEEDINGS AGAINST DELINQUENT -- HEARING ON RETARDATION. - Iowa Statutes

222.52 PROCEEDINGS AGAINST DELINQUENT -- HEARING ON RETARDATION. When in proceedings against an alleged delinquent or dependent child, the court is satisfied from any evidence that such child is mentally retarded, the court may order a continuance of such proceeding, and may direct an officer of the court or some other proper person to file a petition against such child permitted under the provisions of this chapter. Pending hearing of the petition the court may by order provide proper custody for the child.          Section History: Early Form [C24, 27, 31, 35, 39, § 3453; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, § 222.43; C66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, § 222.52] Referred to in § 222.53, 222.54