Iowa criminal charge
Failure to comply in Iowa
Failure to comply is a criminal offense under Iowa law, defined by Iowa Code § 692A.111. Its classification is not fixed: Iowa assigns a different penalty class depending on the circumstances of the offense. The class that applies — and the sentencing range that follows from it — depends on which statutory variant fits the facts.
Defined by Iowa Code § 692A.111.
How is failure to comply classified in Iowa?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Failure to comply — first offense | Aggravated Misdemeanor | A sex offender violates any requirements of section 692A.104, 692A.105, 692A.108, 692A.112, 692A.113, 692A.114, or 692A.115 for the first time. | Iowa Code § 692A.111(1) |
| Failure to comply — second or subsequent offense | Class “D” Felony | A sex offender violates any of the listed requirements for a second or subsequent time. | Iowa Code § 692A.111(1) |
| Failure to comply — offender convicted of aggravated/minor/sexually violent offense | Class “C” Felony | A sex offender previously convicted of an aggravated offense against a minor, a sex offense against a minor, or a sexually violent offense violates any of the listed requirements. | Iowa Code § 692A.111(1) |
Common questions about failure to comply in Iowa
Is failure to comply a felony or a misdemeanor in Iowa?
It depends on the circumstances: failure to comply ranges from a Aggravated Misdemeanor to a Class “C” Felony in Iowa under Iowa Code § 692A.111.
Failure to comply — first offense: Aggravated Misdemeanor (Iowa Code § 692A.111(1)) · Failure to comply — second or subsequent offense: Class “D” Felony (Iowa Code § 692A.111(1)) · Failure to comply — offender convicted of aggravated/minor/sexually violent offense: Class “C” Felony (Iowa Code § 692A.111(1))
Which Iowa statute covers failure to comply?
Failure to comply is governed by Iowa Code § 692A.111 (Failure to comply — penalty).
Legal terms used in this law
This reference is informational and is not legal advice. Penalty ranges are the statutory classification ranges; sentencing in a specific case depends on its facts and history.