Iowa legal term
Serious injury in Iowa Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Iowa legislative session
In Iowa criminal law, “Serious injury” 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 “Serious injury” mean in Iowa criminal law?
“Serious injury” means the same as defined in section 702.18. (Iowa Code § 321J.1)
Statutes defining or using this term
Charges using this term
- Animal abuse penalties
- Animal neglect penalties
- Animal torture penalties
- Assault in violation of individual rights
- Assault with intent to commit sexual abuse
- Involuntary manslaughter
- Nonconsensual termination
- Penalties for assault
- Reckless use of a firearm
- Removal of an officer’s communication or control device
- Wanton neglect of a resident of a health care facility
- Abandonment of cats and dogs penalties
Related terms in the same statutes
This reference is informational and is not legal advice.