Iowa legal term
Patient or client in Iowa Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Iowa legislative session
In Iowa criminal law, “Patient or client” 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 “Patient or client” mean in Iowa criminal law?
“Patient or client” means a person who receives mental health services from the counselor or therapist. g. (Iowa Code § 709.15)
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Related terms in the same statutes
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