§ 709.1 Sexual abuse defined
§ 709.1A Incapacitation
§ 709.2 Sexual abuse in the first degree
§ 709.3 Sexual abuse in the second degree
§ 709.4 Sexual abuse in the third degree
§ 709.4A Sexual abuse in the fourth degree — health care professionals
§ 709.5 Resistance to sexual abuse
§ 709.6 Jury instructions for offenses of sexual abuse
§ 709.8 Lascivious acts with a child
§ 709.9 Indecent exposure — masturbation
§ 709.10 Sexual abuse — evidence
§ 709.11 Assault with intent to commit sexual abuse
§ 709.12 Indecent contact with a child
§ 709.13 Child in need of assistance complaints
§ 709.14 Lascivious conduct with a minor
§ 709.15 Sexual exploitation by counselor, therapist, school employee, or adult providing training or instruction
§ 709.16 Sexual misconduct with offenders and juveniles
§ 709.18 Sexual abuse of a corpse
§ 709.19 No-contact order upon defendant’s release from jail or prison
§ 709.21 Invasion of privacy — nudity
§ 709.22 Prevention of further sexual assault — notification of rights
§ 709.23 Continuous sexual abuse of a child
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Terms Used In Iowa Code > Chapter 709 - Sexual Abuse

  • Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
  • Child: includes child by adoption. See Iowa Code 4.1
  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Dependent: A person dependent for support upon another.
  • 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.
  • 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
  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
  • incapacitated: means a person is disabled or deprived of ability, as follows:
 1. See Iowa Code 709.1A
  • 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.
  • 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
  • Physically helpless: means that a person is unable to communicate an unwillingness to act because the person is unconscious, asleep, or is otherwise physically limited. See Iowa Code 709.1A
  • Physically incapacitated: means that a person has a bodily impairment or handicap that substantially limits the person's ability to resist or flee. See Iowa Code 709.1A
  • property: includes personal and real property. See Iowa Code 4.1
  • Restitution: The court-ordered payment of money by the defendant to the victim for damages caused by the criminal action.
  • 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
  • Temporary restraining order: Prohibits a person from an action that is likely to cause irreparable harm. This differs from an injunction in that it may be granted immediately, without notice to the opposing party, and without a hearing. It is intended to last only until a hearing can be held.
  • Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
  • year: means twelve consecutive months. See Iowa Code 4.1