Iowa legal term
Stands in a position of trust or confidence in Iowa Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Iowa legislative session
In Iowa criminal law, “Stands in a position of trust or confidence” 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 “Stands in a position of trust or confidence” mean in Iowa criminal law?
“Stands in a position of trust or confidence” means the person has any of the following relationships relative to the older individual: (1) Is a relative by consanguinity or affinity of the older individual. (Iowa Code § 726.25)
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