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Registered in Iowa Criminal Law

Current through 2026 Iowa legislative session

In Iowa criminal law, “Registered” 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 “Registered” mean in Iowa criminal law?

“Registered” means having provided the county attorney with the victim’s written request for registration and current mailing address and telephone number. “Registered” also means having provided the county attorney notice in writing that the victim has filed a request for registration with the automated victim notification system established pursuant to section 915.10A. 3. “Victim” means a person who has suffered physical, emotional, or financial harm as the result of a public offense or a delinquent act, other than a simple misdemeanor, committed in this state. “Victim” also includes the imm (Iowa Code § 915.10)

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This reference is informational and is not legal advice.