Iowa legal term
Kit tracking system in Iowa Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Iowa legislative session
In Iowa criminal law, “Kit tracking system” 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 “Kit tracking system” mean in Iowa criminal law?
“Kit tracking system” means the automated sexual abuse evidence collection kit tracking system established pursuant to section 915.53. d. “Laboratory” means the state criminalistics laboratory or similar qualified laboratory. e. “Law enforcement agency” means any governmental agency that investigates persons suspected of or charged with a sex abuse crime. “Law enforcement agency” also includes any governmental agency that collects, stores, processes, transmits, or disseminates analysis of evidence collected in connection with a sexual abuse related crime. 2. (Iowa Code § 709.10)
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