Iowa legal term
Loss of services in Iowa Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Iowa legislative session
In Iowa criminal law, “Loss of 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 “Loss of services” mean in Iowa criminal law?
“Loss of services” means the reasonable value of the damage created by the unavailability or lack of utility of the property or services involved until repair or replacement can be effected. (Iowa Code § 702.1A)
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