Iowa Code 802.10 – DNA profile of accused
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1. As used in this section:
a. “DNA profile” means the same as defined in section 81.1.
b. “Identified” means the same as defined in section 802.2.
Terms Used In Iowa Code 802.10
- Indictment: The formal charge issued by a grand jury stating that there is enough evidence that the defendant committed the crime to justify having a trial; it is used primarily for felonies.
- 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
2. An indictment or information may be found containing only the DNA profile of the person sought. When an indictment or information is found containing only a DNA profile, the limitation of any action under section 802.3 is tolled.
3. However, notwithstanding subsection 2, an indictment or information shall be found against a person within three years from the date the person is identified by the person’s DNA profile. If the action involves sexual abuse, another sexual offense, kidnapping, or human trafficking, the indictment or information shall be found as provided in section 802.2, 802.2B, 802.2C, or 802.2D, if the person is identified by the person’s DNA profile.