Iowa legal term
Residence in Iowa Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Iowa legislative session
In Iowa criminal law, “Residence” 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 “Residence” mean in Iowa criminal law?
“Residence” means each dwelling or other place where a sex offender resides, sleeps, or habitually lives, or will reside, sleep, or habitually live, including a shelter or group home. (Iowa Code § 692A.101)
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