Iowa legal term
Crime victim center in Iowa Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Iowa legislative session
In Iowa criminal law, “Crime victim center” 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 “Crime victim center” mean in Iowa criminal law?
“Crime victim center” means any office, institution, agency, or crisis center offering assistance to victims of crime and their families through crisis intervention, accompaniment during medical and legal proceedings, and follow-up counseling. c. “Victim” means a person who consults a victim counselor for the purpose of securing advice, counseling, or assistance concerning a mental, physical, or emotional condition caused by a violent crime committed against the person. “Victim” includes a person subjected to human trafficking. d. “Victim counselor” means a person who is engaged in a crime vic (Iowa Code § 915.20A)
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