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Iowa Code § 802.8 — Time of finding indictment and information

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 § 802.8

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 § 802.8Primary source, current through the 2026 Iowa Code (enactments effective on or before 2026-01-01, through the 2025 Regular Session, 91st G.A.)

Within the meaning of this chapter: 1. An indictment is found when it is duly presented by the grand jury in open court and filed. 2. An information is found when it is filed.

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

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