Iowa Code 694.6 – False information — penalty
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Attorney's Note
Under the Iowa Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
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| Simple misdemeanor | up to 30 days | between $105 and $855 |
Terms Used In Iowa Code 694.6
- Missing person: means a person who is missing and meets one of the following characteristics:a. See Iowa Code 694.1
- 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
A person who knowingly makes a false report of missing person, or knowingly makes a false statement in the report, to a law enforcement agency is guilty of a simple misdemeanor.