Iowa legal term
Deferred judgment in Iowa Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Iowa legislative session
In Iowa criminal law, “Deferred judgment” 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 “Deferred judgment” mean in Iowa criminal law?
“Deferred judgment” means a sentencing option whereby both the adjudication of guilt and the imposition of a sentence are deferred by the court and whereby the court assesses a civil penalty as provided in section 907.14 upon the entry of the deferred judgment. (Iowa Code § 907.1)
Statutes defining or using this term
Charges using this term
- Aggravated theft
- Conditions of release
- Human trafficking
- Interference with transportation of agricultural animals
- Unauthorized sampling
- Enhanced sentencing
- Revocation of license
- Domestic abuse assault
- Older individual assault mandatory minimums, penalties enhanced extension of no-contact order
- Sexual exploitation of a minor
- Violation of no-contact order or protective order
Related terms in the same statutes
This reference is informational and is not legal advice.