Iowa legal term
Surveillance device in Iowa Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Iowa legislative session
In Iowa criminal law, “Surveillance device” 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 “Surveillance device” mean in Iowa criminal law?
“Surveillance device” means a camera or electronic equipment that transmits or records an image, sound, or data if the transmission or recording is capable of reasonably identifying any of the following: a. (Iowa Code § 715E.1)
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