Iowa Code 81.1 – Definitions
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As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires:
1. “Aggravated misdemeanor” means an offense classified as an aggravated misdemeanor committed by a person eighteen years of age or older on or after July 1, 2014, other than any of the following offenses:
a. A violation of chapter 321.
b. A second offense violation of section 321J.2, unless the person has more than one previous revocation as determined pursuant to section 321J.2, subsection 8, within the twelve-year period immediately preceding the commission of the offense in question.
c. A violation of chapter 716B.
d. A violation of chapter 717A.
e. A violation of section 725.7.
Attorney's Note
Under the Iowa Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Aggravated misdemeanor | up to 2 years | between $855 and $8,540 |
Terms Used In Iowa Code 81.1
- Aggravated misdemeanor: means an offense classified as an aggravated misdemeanor committed by a person eighteen years of age or older on or after July 1, 2014, other than any of the following offenses:a. See Iowa Code 81.1
- DNA: means deoxyribonucleic acid. See Iowa Code 81.1
- DNA data bank: means the repository for DNA samples obtained pursuant to section 81. See Iowa Code 81.1
- DNA database: means the collection of DNA profiles and DNA records. See Iowa Code 81.1
- DNA profile: means the objective form of the results of DNA analysis performed on a forensic sample or an individual's DNA sample. See Iowa Code 81.1
- DNA profiling: means the procedure for determining a person's genetic identity or for testing a forensic sample, including analysis that might not result in the establishment of a complete DNA profile. See Iowa Code 81.1
- DNA sample: means a biological sample provided by any person required to submit a DNA sample or a DNA sample submitted for any other purpose under section 81. See Iowa Code 81.1
- following: when used by way of reference to a chapter or other part of a statute mean the next preceding or next following chapter or other part. See Iowa Code 4.1
- Forensic sample: means an evidentiary item that potentially contains DNA relevant to a crime. See Iowa Code 81.1
- Keyboard search: means a keyboard search as defined in the national DNA index system operational procedures manual. See Iowa Code 81.1
- person: means individual, corporation, limited liability company, government or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, partnership or association, or any other legal entity. See Iowa Code 4.1
- state: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories, and the words "United States" may include the said district and territories. See Iowa Code 4.1
2. “DNA” means deoxyribonucleic acid.3. “DNA data bank” means the repository for DNA samples obtained pursuant to section 81.4.4. “DNA database” means the collection of DNA profiles and DNA records.5. “DNA profile” means the objective form of the results of DNA analysis performed on a forensic sample or an individual’s DNA sample. The results of all DNA identification analysis on an individual’s DNA sample are also collectively referred to as the DNA profile of an individual. “DNA profile” also means the objective form of the results of DNA analysis performed on a forensic sample.6. “DNA profiling” means the procedure for determining a person’s genetic identity or for testing a forensic sample, including analysis that might not result in the establishment of a complete DNA profile.7. “DNA record” means the DNA sample and DNA profile, and other records in the DNA database and DNA data bank used to identify a person.8. “DNA sample” means a biological sample provided by any person required to submit a DNA sample or a DNA sample submitted for any other purpose under section 81.4.9. “Forensic sample” means an evidentiary item that potentially contains DNA relevant to a crime.10. “Keyboard search” means a keyboard search as defined in the national DNA index system operational procedures manual.11. “National DNA index system” means a national, searchable DNA database created and maintained by the federal bureau of investigation where DNA profiles are stored and searched at a local, state, or national level.12. “Person required to submit a DNA sample” means a person convicted, adjudicated delinquent, receiving a deferred judgment, or found not guilty by reason of insanity of an offense requiring DNA profiling pursuant to section 81.2. “Person required to submit a DNA sample” also means a person determined to be a sexually violent predator pursuant to section 229A.7.13. “State DNA index system” means a state searchable DNA database created and maintained by the department of public safety where DNA profiles are stored and searched at the state level.