1. A complaint filed with the court or its designee pursuant to chapter 232 which alleges that a child who is at least tenyears ofage hascommitted a delinquent act, which ifcommitted by an adult would be a forcible felony, is a public record and shall not be confidential under section 232.147. The court, the court’s designee, or law enforcement officials may release the complaint, including the identity of the child named in the complaint. 2. Allother complaints filedwith the court or the court’s designee pursuant to chapter 232 that allege a child has committed a delinquent act are confidential under section 232.147 and are not public records, subject toentry of a public records orderpursuant to section 232.149B. However, ifthe child named ina complaint isatlarge, state and local law enforcement officials are authorized to release the complaint, including the identity of the child named in the complaint, ifdeemed necessary for the protection of the public or the safety of the child. 3. Notwithstanding the provisionsof sections232.147, 232.149, and232.149A, an intake or juvenile court officer shall disclose to the alleged victim of a delinquent act, upon the request of the victim, the complaint, the name and address of the child who allegedly committed the delinquent act, and the disposition of the complaint. If the alleged delinquent act would be a serious misdemeanor, aggravated misdemeanor, or felony offense ifcommitted by an adult, the intake or juvenile court officer shall provide notification to the victim of the delinquent act as required by section 915.24.
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