Iowa legal term
Intimate relationship in Iowa Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Iowa legislative session
In Iowa criminal law, “Intimate relationship” 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 “Intimate relationship” mean in Iowa criminal law?
“Intimate relationship” means a significant romantic involvement that need not include sexual involvement. (Iowa Code § 236.2)
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Related terms in the same statutes
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