Iowa Admin. Code r. 441-25.53 - Advocate assignment
The committing court shall assign the
(1) If the advocate assigned cannot serve the
individual in an effective and efficient manner, the advocate may request
another advocate to perform advocate duties on the individual 's behalf. In the
event that another advocate can better represent the individual on a longer
term basis, the advocate shall request that the court transfer the individual
to another advocate .
(2) When a
conflict of interest is identified between an advocate and an individual , the
court and the advocate 's county of employment shall be notified and an
alternative advocate shall be assigned. The advocate 's direct supervisor is
responsible to monitor and ensure that the advocate does not have a conflict of
interest . In instances when dual or multiple relationships are unavoidable,
advocates should take steps to protect individuals and are responsible for
setting clear, appropriate, and culturally sensitive boundaries. Advocates who
anticipate a conflict of interest among the individuals receiving services
should clarify the advocate 's role with the parties involved and take
appropriate action to minimize any conflict of interest .
(3) When the advocate assigned is not the
advocate from the individual 's county of residence , the advocate 's county of
employment may seek reimbursement from the region in which the individual 's
county of residence is located as outlined in Iowa Code section
229.19(1)
"b."
(4) An advocate shall only be assigned to a
child 17 years of age or under when the child is not represented by an attorney
due to an existing child in need of assistance (CINA) or other juvenile court
action pursuant to the Iowa Code.
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