Iowa legal term
Victim impact statement in Iowa Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Iowa legislative session
In Iowa criminal law, “Victim impact statement” 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 impact statement” mean in Iowa criminal law?
“Victim impact statement” means a written or oral presentation to the court by the victim or the victim’s representative that indicates the physical, emotional, financial, or other effects of the offense upon the victim. 5. “Violent crime” means a forcible felony, as defined in section 702.11, and includes any other felony or aggravated misdemeanor which involved the actual or threatened infliction of physical or emotional injury on one or more persons. (Iowa Code § 915.10)
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