Affidavit To Start Contempt Proceedings Based On Chapter 236 Protective Order

AFFIDAVIT TO START CONTEMPT PROCEEDINGS FOR VIOLATION OF A DOMESTIC ABUSE PROTECTIVE ORDER Iowa Code chapter 236. This form is used in Iowa District Courts for cases involving domestic abuse protective orders. This form is completed by the petitioner to report alleged violations of the protective order by the respondent. It includes sections for case information, a description of the alleged violation, and a request for the court to issue an arrest warrant or an "Order to Show Cause" against the respondent. The petitioner must also commit to attending the contempt hearing and providing evidence of the violation. There are options to indicate whether an attorney assisted in completing the form, and the petitioner must sign it under oath. www.FormsWorkflow.com