Iowa legal term
Impoundment in Iowa Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Iowa legislative session
In Iowa criminal law, “Impoundment” 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 “Impoundment” mean in Iowa criminal law?
“Impoundment” means the process of seizure and confinement within an enclosed area of a motor vehicle, for the purpose of restricting access to the vehicle. c. “Owner” means the registered titleholder of a motor vehicle; except in the case where a rental or leasing agency is the registered titleholder, in which case the lessee of the vehicle shall be treated as the owner of the vehicle for purposes of this section. 2. a. (Iowa Code § 321J.4B)
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