Iowa legal term
Runaway child in Iowa Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Iowa legislative session
In Iowa criminal law, “Runaway child” 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 “Runaway child” mean in Iowa criminal law?
“Runaway child” means a person under eighteen years of age who is voluntarily absent from the person’s home without the consent of the person’s parent, guardian, or custodian. 2. (Iowa Code § 710.8)
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