Iowa criminal charge
Trustees in Iowa
Current through 2026 Iowa legislative session
Trustees is a criminal offense under Iowa law, defined by Iowa Code § 809A.10. 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 § 809A.10.
What is the penalty for trustees in Iowa?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 5 years (Trustee knowing failure to comply — A trustee with notice who knowingly fails to comply with the requirement to furnish information under subsection 1 commits a class "D" felony and is fined not less than ten thousand dollars per day for each day of noncompliance.; indeterminate term (§902.3); maximum only, release determined by the board of parole) | discretionary | Iowa Code § 902.9 |
| Fine | $1,025 to $10,245 (Trustee knowing failure to comply — A trustee with notice who knowingly fails to comply with the requirement to furnish information under subsection 1 commits a class "D" felony and is fined not less than ten thousand dollars per day for each day of noncompliance.; §911 surcharges added on top) | mandatory | Iowa Code § 902.9 |
| Jail / prison | up to 1 years (Employee improper release of information — An employee of the seizing agency or the prosecuting attorney who releases information obtained under subsection 1, except in the proper discharge of official duties, commits a serious misdemeanor.; the court may order imprisonment in addition to the fine (§903.1(1)(b))) | discretionary | Iowa Code § 903.1 |
| Fine | $430 to $2,560 (Employee improper release of information — An employee of the seizing agency or the prosecuting attorney who releases information obtained under subsection 1, except in the proper discharge of official duties, commits a serious misdemeanor.; fine may not be suspended by the court (§903.1(1)); §911 surcharges added on top) | mandatory | Iowa Code § 903.1 |
Applies to current (2026 Iowa Code; fine levels per 2020 Acts ch 1074).
How is trustees classified in Iowa?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trustee knowing failure to comply | Class “D” Felony | A trustee with notice who knowingly fails to comply with the requirement to furnish information under subsection 1 commits a class "D" felony and is fined not less than ten thousand dollars per day for each day of noncompliance. | Iowa Code § 809A.10(3) |
| Employee improper release of information | Serious Misdemeanor | An employee of the seizing agency or the prosecuting attorney who releases information obtained under subsection 1, except in the proper discharge of official duties, commits a serious misdemeanor. | Iowa Code § 809A.10(7) |
Common questions about trustees in Iowa
Is trustees a felony or a misdemeanor in Iowa?
What are the penalties for trustees in Iowa?
Which Iowa statute covers trustees?
Trustees is governed by Iowa Code § 809A.10 (Trustees — penalties).
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.