Terms Used In Iowa Code 904.404

  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • 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
 If a person fails or refuses to obey the orders of the director issued under section 904.403, or fails or refuses to give or produce evidence when required, the director shall petition the district court in the county where the offense occurs for an order of contempt and the court shall proceed as for contempt of court.