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Iowa Code § 809A.12B — Proportionality review

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

Part of Chapter 809A: Forfeiture Reform Act, Iowa Code.

Full text of Iowa Code § 809A.12B

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 § 809A.12BPrimary source, current through the 2026 Iowa Code (enactments effective on or before 2026-01-01, through the 2025 Regular Session, 91st G.A.)

1. Property shall not be forfeited as an instrumentality under this chapter to the extent that the amount or value of the property is grossly disproportionate to the severity of the offense. 2. Contraband and any proceeds obtained from the offense are not subject to proportionality review under this section.

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

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