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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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