Annotated Statutes of the State of Iowa Volume 1 (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1884 Excerpt: ...of insane persons within their respective counties, 12 G. A. ch. 179, excepting in cases otherwise especially provided for. For the1"6' purpose of discharging the duties required of them, they shall have power to issue subpoenas and compel obedience thereto, to administer oaths, and do any act of a court necessary and proper in the premises. Sec. 1399. Applications for admission to the hospital must be Applications made in the form of an information, verified by affidavit, alleging for admission. that the person in whose behalf the application is made, is be-Ug'a.. h. 179, lieved by the informant to be insane, and a fit subject for custody and treatment in the hospital; that such a person is found in the county, and has a legal settlement therein, if such is known to be the fact; and, if such settlement is not in the county, where it is, if known; or where it is believed to be, if the informant is advised on the subject. Sec. 1400. On the filing of such information, the commission-investigation: crs may examine the informant, under oath, and if satisfied there ficaufof phyS-'" is reasonable cause therefor, shall at once investigate the grounds '"n, thereof. For this purpose they may require that the person for i"";.('a. cii. whom sucfi admission is sought be brought before them, and that ihe examination be had in his presence;, and they may issue their warrant therefor, and provide for the suitable custody of such person until their investigation shall be concluded. Such warrant may be executed by the sheriff, or any constable of the county; or, if they shall be of opinion, from such preliminary inquiries as they mny make--and in making which they shall take the testimony of the informant, if they deem it necessary or ...