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Updated: 
November 3, 2023

236.13. Prohibition against referral.

In a criminal action arising from domestic abuse, as defined in section 236.2, the prosecuting attorney or court shall not refer or order the parties involved to mediation or other non-judicial procedures prior to judicial resolution of the action.