Iowa legal term
Reporting party in Iowa Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Iowa legislative session
In Iowa criminal law, “Reporting party” 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 “Reporting party” mean in Iowa criminal law?
“Reporting party” means a person who does either of the following: (1) Reports or attempts to report a public offense to any fire department, law enforcement agency, emergency communications center, or other public safety entity. (Iowa Code § 720.4)
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