Criminal Statutes of Limitations
Iowa
Last Updated: March 2020
Sexual abuse, first degree | Answer |
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Sexual abuse in the first degree is a Class “A” felony.
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Sexual abuse, second degree | Answer |
What is the statute of limitations for this crime? |
Sexual abuse in the second degree is a Class “B” felony.
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Sexual abuse, third degree | Answer |
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Sexual abuse in the third degree is a Class “C” felony.
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Lascivious acts with a child | Answer |
What is the statute of limitations for this crime? |
Lascivious acts with a child is a Class “C” or “D” felony, depending upon the circumstances. A case must be brought by the later of either: (a) within ten (10) years after the victim attains eighteen (18) years of age; or (b) if the offender is identified through the use of a DNA profile, within three (3) years from the date the offender is identified by his or her DNA. |
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Assault with intent to commit sexual abuse | Answer |
What is the statute of limitations for this crime? |
Assault with intent to commit sexual abuse is a:
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Indecent contact with a child | Answer |
What is the statute of limitations for this crime? |
Indecent contact with a child is an aggravated misdemeanor. A case must be brought by the later of either: (a) within ten (10) years after the victim attains eighteen (18) years of age; or (b) if the offender is identified through the use of a DNA profile, within three (3) years from the date the offender is identified by his or her DNA. |
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Lascivious conduct with a minor | Answer |
What is the statute of limitations for this crime? |
Lascivious conduct with a minor is a serious misdemeanor. A case must be brought by the later of either: (a) within ten (10) years after the victim attains eighteen (18) years of age; or (b) if the offender is identified through the use of a DNA profile, within three (3) years from the date the offender is identified by his or her DNA. |
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Sexual exploitation by a counselor, therapist, or school employee | Answer |
What is the statute of limitations for this crime? |
The classification for this crime depends upon the following:
The statute of limitations for this crime depends upon the age of the victim at the time of the commission of the offense.
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Sexual misconduct with offenders and juveniles | Answer |
What is the statute of limitations for this crime? |
Sexual misconduct with offenders and juveniles is an aggravated misdemeanor.
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Incest | Answer |
What is the statute of limitations for this crime? |
Incest is a Class “D” felony.
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Sexual exploitation of a minor | Answer |
What is the statute of limitations for this crime? |
Sexual exploitation of a minor is a Class “C” or “D” felony, depending upon the circumstances. Legal proceedings against the offender must commence by the later of either: (a) within ten (10) years after the victim attains eighteen (18) years of age; or (b) if the offender is identified through the use of a DNA profile, within three (3) years from the date the offender is identified by his or her DNA. |
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Criminal transmission of HIV | Answer |
What is the statute of limitations for this crime? |
This statute was repealed. |
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This statute was repealed. |
Contagious or Infectious Disease Transmission Act | Answer |
What is the statute of limitations for this crime? |
Legal proceedings against the offender must commence within three (3) years after commission of the offense. |
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Indecent exposure | Answer |
What is the statute of limitations for this crime? |
Indecent exposure is a serious misdemeanor. Legal proceedings against the offender must commence within three (3) years after commission of the offense. |
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Invasion of privacy--nudity | Answer |
What is the statute of limitations for this crime? |
Invasion of privacy-nudity is an aggravated misdemeanor. Legal proceedings must commence against the offender within three (3) years after commission of the offense. |
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Are there any exceptions to the statute of limitations laws? | Answer |
Exceptions |
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Anything else I should know? | Answer |
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