Iowa legal term
Plaintiff in Iowa Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Iowa legislative session
In Iowa criminal law, “Plaintiff” 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 “Plaintiff” mean in Iowa criminal law?
“Plaintiff” includes a person filing an action on behalf of an unemancipated minor. 7. “Pro se” means a person proceeding on the person’s own behalf without legal representation. 8. “Support services” include but are not limited to legal services, counseling services, transportation services, child care services, and advocacy services. (Iowa Code § 236.2)
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