Iowa legal term
Magistrate in Iowa Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Iowa legislative session
In Iowa criminal law, “Magistrate” 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 “Magistrate” mean in Iowa criminal law?
“Magistrate” means all judges of the district court, including district associate judges and judicial magistrates throughout the state. 11. “Peace officers”, sometimes designated “law enforcement officers”, include: a. (Iowa Code § 801.4)
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