Iowa legal term
Seizure for forfeiture in Iowa Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Iowa legislative session
In Iowa criminal law, “Seizure for forfeiture” 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 “Seizure for forfeiture” mean in Iowa criminal law?
“Seizure for forfeiture” means seizure of property by a law enforcement officer, including a constructive seizure, accompanied by an assertion by the seizing agency or by a prosecuting attorney that the property is seized for forfeiture, in accordance with section 809A.6. (Iowa Code § 809A.1)
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