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Polk County Supplementary Local Rules (2026) · physical PDF page 23 · 2026

Twelfth Judicial District – Polk County – February 1, 2026 
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APPENDIX 3 
 
8.075 PARENTING TIME SCHEDULE 
 
1. INTRODUCTION: 
The Twelfth Judicial District Local Rule recognizes that both parents are an important part of their 
child's growth and development. Therefore, the terms "custodial parent" and "non-custodial 
parent," in reference to these Local Rules, are to be read with the idea and belief that each parent 
should be afforded the opportunity to play an active role in the child's life. The purpose of these 
guidelines is to provide a schedule for parents who have not established another schedule. Parents 
are encouraged to be flexible and to consider their child's best interests in arranging additional 
parenting time. The Twelfth Judicial District may be able to provide mediation services to assist you 
in resolving conflicts regarding custody and parenting time upon the request of a party. 
2. DEFINITIONS: 
“Child” includes all minor children referred to in the Judgment or Order. 
“Custodial” refers to the party awarded sole custody or, if joint custody is awarded, it refers to the 
person designated as providing the primary physical residence in the Judgment or Order. 
“Non-Custodial” refers to the party who is not the custodial parent as defined above. 
“Joint Custody” means that the parents have shared authority to make all major decisions 
concerning the child. Parents who agree on joint custody could, for example, decide that the child 
will live with one parent for more time than with the other parent. However, if they did such, both 
parents would still have to agree on significant decisions affecting the child. IF PARENTS CANNOT 
AGREE ON JOINT CUSTODY AND HOW JOINT CUSTODY ARRANGEMENTS WILL WORK, THE COURT 
WILL NOT ORDER JOINT CUSTODY. 
3. THINGS TO REMEMBER IN INTERPRETING THIS RULE: 
3.1. Personal Plans. Personal plans of the custodial parent, or of the child, (for example, 
school or church activities) will not be reasons for failing to follow the parenting 
time schedule set forth in the court's order. 
3.2. Addresses and Telephone Numbers. Unless otherwise ordered by the court, both 
parties will provide home addresses and home telephone numbers to the other 
party. In the event the non-custodial parent is taking the child overnight, out of the 
town of the non-custodial parent's residence, the non-custodial parent shall notify 
the custodial parent of the location and telephone number, if any, of where the 
child will be sleeping. 
3.3. Non-Assigned Time. Unless otherwise agreed, in writing, the custodial parent is 
responsible for the child during all times not awarded to the non-custodial parent. 
3.4. Delivery and Pick-Up. All parenting time shall be exercised in a prompt manner. 
Unless otherwise agreed, or court ordered, pick-up and delivery shall occur no more

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