Iowa Code 901A.1 – Definitions
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1. As used in this chapter, the term “sexually predatory offense” means any serious or aggravated misdemeanor or felony which constitutes:
a. A violation of any provision of chapter 709.
b. Sexual exploitation of a minor in violation of section 728.12, subsection 1.
c. Enticing a minor in violation of section 710.10, subsection 1.
d. Pandering involving a minor in violation of section 725.3, subsection 2.
e. Any offense involving an attempt to commit an offense contained in this section.
f. An offense under prior law of this state or an offense committed in another jurisdiction which would constitute an equivalent offense under paragraphs “a” through “e”.
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 901A.1
- Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
- Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
- Plea: In a criminal case, the defendant's statement pleading "guilty" or "not guilty" in answer to the charges, a declaration made in open court.
- 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. As used in this chapter, the term “prior conviction” includes a plea of guilty, deferred judgment, deferred or suspended sentence, or adjudication of delinquency, regardless of whether a prior conviction occurred before, on, or after March 31, 2000.
3. As used in this chapter, the term “sexually violent offense” means the same as defined in section 229A.2.