Iowa legal term
Permanent restitution order in Iowa Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Iowa legislative session
In Iowa criminal law, “Permanent restitution order” 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 “Permanent restitution order” mean in Iowa criminal law?
“Permanent restitution order” means an enforceable restitution order entered either at the time of sentencing or at a later date determined by the court. 8. “Plan of payment” or “restitution plan of payment” means a plan for paying restitution wherein the defendant is ordered to pay a certain amount of money each month to repay outstanding restitution. 9. “Plan of restitution” means a permanent restitution order, restitution plan of payment, any other court order relating to restitution, or any combination of the foregoing. 10. “Restitution” means pecuniary damages, category “A” restitution, a (Iowa Code § 910.1)
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