Iowa legal term
Seized property in Iowa Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Iowa legislative session
In Iowa criminal law, “Seized property” 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 “Seized property” mean in Iowa criminal law?
“Seized property” means property taken or held by any law enforcement agency without the consent of the person, if any, who had possession or a right to possession of the property at the time it was taken into custody. (Iowa Code § 809.1)
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