Iowa legal term
Victim in Iowa Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Iowa legislative session
In Iowa criminal law, “Victim” 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 “Victim” mean in Iowa criminal law?
“Victim” means a person who has suffered physical, emotional, or financial harm as a result of a public offense, as defined in section 701.2, committed in this state. (Iowa Code § 664A.1)
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