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Authorized representative in Iowa Criminal Law

Current through 2026 Iowa legislative session

In Iowa criminal law, “Authorized representative” 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 “Authorized representative” mean in Iowa criminal law?

“Authorized representative” means an individual authorized by the victim to request an HIV-related test of a convicted or alleged offender who is any of the following: a. (Iowa Code § 915.40)

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