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Forced labor or services in Iowa Criminal Law

Current through 2026 Iowa legislative session

In Iowa criminal law, “Forced labor or 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 “Forced labor or services” mean in Iowa criminal law?

“Forced labor or services” means labor or services that are performed or provided by another person and that are obtained or maintained through any of the following: a. (Iowa Code § 710A.1)

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