Iowa legal term
Drug-related overdose in Iowa Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Iowa legislative session
In Iowa criminal law, “Drug-related overdose” 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 “Drug-related overdose” mean in Iowa criminal law?
“Drug-related overdose” means a condition of a person for which each of the following is true: (1) The person is in need of medical assistance. (Iowa Code § 124.418)
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