Iowa legal term
Representative of the convicted felon in Iowa Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Iowa legislative session
In Iowa criminal law, “Representative of the convicted felon” 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 “Representative of the convicted felon” mean in Iowa criminal law?
“Representative of the convicted felon” means any person or entity receiving proceeds by designation of that convicted felon, or on behalf of that convicted felon, or in the stead of that convicted felon, whether by the felon’s designation or by operation of law. g. “Victim” means a person who has suffered physical, mental, or emotional harm or financial loss as the result of a felony committed in this state, for which the felon was convicted. (Iowa Code § 910.15)
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