229A.6A - TRANSPORT ORDERS.
229A.6A TRANSPORT ORDERS.
1. A person who has been detained prior to trial pursuant to
section 229A.5 or who has been civilly committed may be transported
for the following purposes:
a. To trial and any other court proceedings if the court has
authorized a transport order. A transport order may only be
requested by the court, the person's attorney, or the attorney
general. Transportation shall be provided by the sheriff of the
county in which the action has been brought, unless the court
specifies otherwise or the parties agree to a different
transportation arrangement. If a transport order is not authorized,
the person may appear at any court proceedings other than trial by
telephone or electronic means.
b. To a medical facility for medical treatment, if necessary
medical treatment is not available at the facility where the person
is confined. A transport order is not required to transport the
person for medical treatment. However, the person is not entitled to
choose the medical facility where treatment is to be obtained or the
medical personnel to provide the treatment. Transportation of a
committed person shall be provided by the sheriff of the county in
which the person is confined if requested by the department of human
services.
c. To a medical, psychological, or psychiatric evaluation. A
person shall not be transported to another facility for evaluation
without a court order. When a transportation order is requested
under this paragraph, notice must be provided to the opposing party,
and the opposing party must be given a reasonable amount of time to
object to the issuance of such an order. The cost of the
transportation shall be paid by the party who requests the order.
d. To a facility for placement or treatment in a transitional
release program or for release with or without supervision. A
transport order is not required under this paragraph.
2. This section shall not be construed to grant a person the
right to personally appear at all court proceedings under this
chapter. Section History: Recent Form
2002 Acts, ch 1139, §7, 27