Laws current as of August 5, 2024
Restraining Orders
- Protective Orders (Based on Domestic Abuse)
- Basic information
 - Who can get a protective order
 - Steps for getting a protective order
 - After the hearing
- Can the abuser have a gun?
 - What should I do when I leave the courthouse?
 - I was not granted a protective order. What can I do?
 - What can I do if the abuser violates the order?
 - Can my order be changed, extended, or dismissed?
 - Can I "violate" my own order?
 - What happens if I move?
 - If I get a protective order, will it show up in an internet search?
 
 
 - Sexual Abuse Protective Orders
 - Elder Abuse Protective Orders
 - Moving to Another State with Your Iowa Protective Order
 - Enforcing an Out-of-State Order in Iowa
- General rules
 - Registering in Iowa
- What is the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) Registry? Who has access to it?
 - How do I register my protective order in Iowa?
 - Do I have to register my protective order in Iowa in order to get it enforced?
 - Will the abuser be notified if I register my protective order?
 - What if I don't register my protective order? Will it be more difficult to have it enforced?
 - Does it cost anything to register my protective order?
 
 
 




