United States — Iowa Statutes

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  Iowa Code § 915.18 - Notification by board of parole

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  The board of parole must notify a registered victim before a parole hearing and again when it makes a release decision.

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  Iowa Code § 915.19 - Notification by the governor

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  Before the governor grants clemency to someone convicted of a violent crime, the governor must notify the registered victim, at least 45 days before a decision, and tell the victim they may submit a written opinion.

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  Iowa Code § 915.2 - Immunity

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  This section generally bars civil lawsuits for damages based on acts or omissions under the chapter, except where the chapter expressly allows such a cause of action.

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  Iowa Code § 915.20 - Presence of victim counselors

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  A victim counselor present at a victim’s request may not be denied access to proceedings related to the offense.

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  Iowa Code § 915.20A - Victim counselor privilege

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  This section gives victim counselors a privilege against being required to testify about confidential communications with victims, with limited court-ordered disclosure exceptions.

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  Iowa Code § 915.21 - Victim impact statement

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  A victim may present a victim impact statement to the court in several ways, and the victim is exempt from oath and cross-examination at sentencing.

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  Iowa Code § 915.22 - Civil injunction to restrain harassment or intimidation of victims or witnesses

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  The court may issue restraining or protective orders to stop harassment or intimidation of a victim or witness in a criminal case, and violations can be punished as contempt of court.

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  Iowa Code § 915.23 - Employment discrimination against witnesses prohibited

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  An employer may not punish an employee for serving as a witness or party in certain criminal or civil proceedings.

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  Iowa Code § 915.24 - Notification of victim of juvenile by juvenile court officer

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  If a delinquency complaint is filed, a juvenile court officer must notify the alleged victim of listed rights, and the juvenile court and county attorney must coordinate to avoid duplicative notice.

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  Iowa Code § 915.25 - Right to review complaint against juvenile

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  Some juvenile complaints are public records and may be released; other juvenile complaints stay confidential unless a public records order applies. Victims can request disclosure, and in some cases must be notified.

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  Iowa Code § 915.26 - Victim impact statement by victim of juvenile

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  An alleged victim may file a signed victim impact statement with the juvenile court, and the court and juvenile court officer must consider it.

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  Iowa Code § 915.27 - Sexual assault by juvenile

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  A victim of a sexual assault by a juvenile adjudicated to have committed the assault is entitled to the rights listed in sections 915.40 through 915.44.

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  Iowa Code § 915.28 - Restitution for delinquent acts of juvenile

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  A juvenile court may require a juvenile to make restitution for a delinquent act, with the payment schedule set by the judge or tied to an informal adjustment agreement.

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  Iowa Code § 915.29 - Notification of victim of juvenile by department of health and human services

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  The department of health and human services must notify a registered victim about specified events involving certain juveniles.

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  Iowa Code § 915.3 - Immunity — citizen intervention

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  A person who helps a crime victim in good faith, without pay, and reasonably is not liable for civil damages from that help, and may file a victim reimbursement claim under the chapter.

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  Iowa Code § 915.35 - Child victim services

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  This section defines “victim” and lets certain licensed or certified professionals treat a victim without parents’ or guardians’ prior consent, while requiring notice to the victim if child-abuse reporting is required.

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  Iowa Code § 915.36 - Protection of child victim’s privacy

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  Public employees must not release a child victim’s identity before arrest or charging, unless a court authorizes it.

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  Iowa Code § 915.36A - Minor prosecuting witness — pretrial contact

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  A minor prosecuting witness has the right to have an interview or deposition held outside the defendant’s presence.

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  Iowa Code § 915.37 - Guardian ad litem for prosecuting child witnesses

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  A child or mentally disabled prosecuting witness in certain cases is entitled to a guardian ad litem, and the court must appoint one under specified conditions.

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  Iowa Code § 915.38 - Televised, videotaped, and recorded evidence — limited court testimony — minors and others

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  Courts may use closed-circuit, videotaped, or recorded testimony procedures for minors and some other vulnerable witnesses, and must limit a child’s uninterrupted testimony to one hour on motion.

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