633.519 Presumption of death — verdict and entry of order. If a jury in an inquiry regarding the disappearance of an individual renders a unanimous verdict in writing that sufficient evidence has been presented to them from which it fairly maybe presumed that the missing person has met death, and if the judge or magistrate concursin the verdict, then, after a period of six months has elapsed, the person shall be presumedto be dead and the judge or magistrate shall enter an order to that effect. However, in caseswhere there is clear and convincing evidence of the presumed death, the judge or magistratemay enter the order prior to the elapsing of the six-month period. 2002 Acts, ch 1108, §29 Sat Dec 23 11:26:35 2023 Iowa Code 2024, Section 633.519 (35, 0)
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