Iowa legal term
Judicial officer in Iowa Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Iowa legislative session
In Iowa criminal law, “Judicial officer” 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 “Judicial officer” mean in Iowa criminal law?
“Judicial officer” means the same as defined in section 602.1101. 2. (Iowa Code § 720.7)
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