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Employee of the department of health and human services in Iowa Criminal Law

Current through 2026 Iowa legislative session

In Iowa criminal law, “Employee of the department of health and human services” 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 “Employee of the department of health and human services” mean in Iowa criminal law?

“Employee of the department of health and human services” means a person who is an employee of an institution controlled by the director of health and human services that is listed in section 218.1, or who is an employee of the civil commitment unit for sex offenders operated by the department of health and human services. (Iowa Code § 708.3A)

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This reference is informational and is not legal advice.