Iowa legal term
Missing person in Iowa Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Iowa legislative session
In Iowa criminal law, “Missing person” 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 “Missing person” mean in Iowa criminal law?
“Missing person” means a person who is missing and meets one of the following characteristics: a. (Iowa Code § 694.1)
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