Iowa legal term
Adult in Iowa Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Iowa legislative session
In Iowa criminal law, “Adult” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Iowa criminal code.
What does “Adult” mean in Iowa criminal law?
“Adult” means both individuals legally classified as adults and juveniles treated as adults by court order, statute, or operation of law. b. (Iowa Code § 907B.2)
Statutes defining or using this term
Charges using this term
- Dependent adult abuse initiation of charges penalty
- Elder abuse initiation of charges penalty
- Sexual exploitation by counselor, therapist, school employee, or adult providing training or instruction
- Wanton neglect or nonsupport of a dependent adult
- Pimping
- Rental or sale of hard-core pornography
- Possession, receipt, transportation, or dominion and control of firearms, offensive weapons, and ammunition by felons and others
Related terms in the same statutes
This reference is informational and is not legal advice.