Iowa Code § 2C.8
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The ombudsman may maintain secrecy in respect to all matters including the identities of the complainants or witnesses coming before the ombudsman, except that the general assembly, any standing committee of the general assembly or the governor may require disclosure of any matter and shall have complete access to the records and files of the ombudsman. The ombudsman may conduct private hearings.
[C73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §601G.8]C93, §2C.82013 Acts, ch 10, §9
[C73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §601G.8]C93, §2C.82013 Acts, ch 10, §9
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