Iowa legal term
Electronic contraband in Iowa Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Iowa legislative session
In Iowa criminal law, “Electronic contraband” 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 “Electronic contraband” mean in Iowa criminal law?
“Electronic contraband” means a mobile telephone or other hand-held electronic communication device. b. “Facility” means a county jail, municipal holding facility, or institution under the management of the department of corrections. 2. (Iowa Code § 719.7A)
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