Iowa legal term
Technological device in Iowa Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Iowa legislative session
In Iowa criminal law, “Technological 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 “Technological device” mean in Iowa criminal law?
“Technological device” means any computer, cellular phone, smartphone, digital camera, video camera, audio recording device, global positioning device, or other electronic device that can be used for creating, storing, or transmitting information in the form of electronic data. 2. (Iowa Code § 708.11)
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