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Iowa Code § 802.1 — Murder

Current through 2026 Iowa Code (enactments effective on or before 2026-01-01, through the 2025 Regular Session, 91st G.A.)

Part of Chapter 802: Limitation of Criminal Actions, Iowa Code.

Full text of Iowa Code § 802.1

Statutory text current through the 2026 Iowa Code (enactments effective on or before 2026-01-01, through the 2025 Regular Session, 91st G.A.). This publication reproduces the statutory text of the official 2026 Iowa Code (Legislative Services Agency); it is not the official publication of the State of Iowa.

Iowa Code § 802.1Primary source, current through the 2026 Iowa Code (enactments effective on or before 2026-01-01, through the 2025 Regular Session, 91st G.A.)

A prosecution for murder in the first or second degree may be commenced at any time after the death of the victim.

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Official per-section PDF — 2026 Iowa Code (legis.iowa.gov)

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