Iowa Code 218.43 – Deduction to pay court costs
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Terms Used In Iowa Code 218.43
- clerk: means clerk of the court in which the action or proceeding is brought or is pending; and the words "clerk's office" mean the office of that clerk. See Iowa Code 4.1
- Court: shall mean and include any court upon which jurisdiction has been conferred to determine the liability of persons for the support of dependents. See Iowa Code 252A.2
- Department: means the department of health and human services. See Iowa Code 249L.2
- Institution: means a birthing hospital. See Iowa Code 252A.2
If wages are paid to a resident pursuant to section 218.42, the department may deduct from the wages an amount sufficient to pay all or a part of the costs taxed to the resident by reason of the resident’s commitment to the institution. In such case the amount deducted shall be forwarded to the clerk of the district court or proper official.