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Sexual assault examiner in Iowa Criminal Law

Current through 2026 Iowa legislative session

In Iowa criminal law, “Sexual assault examiner” 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 “Sexual assault examiner” mean in Iowa criminal law?

“Sexual assault examiner” means a medical practitioner who is trained to provide services that include but are not limited to the following: (1) Taking a medical history. (Iowa Code § 915.46)

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