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While we strive to be as accurate and complete as possible, our researchers are not attorneys, and state laws are often full of nuances and gaps. Legal challenges in some states have resulted in different registration requirements based on the year of conviction or first registration. Users must accept all risks associated with actions taken based on this information. Please help us improve by reporting any errors or omissions via our form at https://narsol.org/wiki-response/

Iowa Laws Regarding Registration

Who must register?

What information must registrants provide?

How frequently must they register? And for how long?

Does the state categorize registrants by levels/tiers?

Yes, tier I, tier II, and tier III.
692A.102 Sex offense classifications
https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/code/692A.102.pdf

Does the state use risk assessment when assigning tiers or levels to registrants?

Do any registrants remain privately registered? If so, who?

Is there a registration fee?

Yes
$25 annually, optional per county
692.11
https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/code/692A.110.pdf

Are there special restrictions for registrants even after supervision?

2000 foot residency restriction from school or registered daycare 692A.114(3) - there are several exceptions. See law text.
https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/code/692A.114.pdf
Electronic monitoring 692A.124 - this is during supervision
https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/code/692A.124.pdf
Cannot work with dependent adults 692A.115
https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/code/692A.115.pdf
Exclusion Zones if offense involves minor 692A.113
https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/code/692A.113.pdf
Registration fee and civil penalties 692A.110
https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/code/692A.110.pdf
Required hormonal therapy in some cases
https://doc.iowa.gov/sites/default/files/hsf-704a_feminizing_hormone_informed_consent.pdf
https://www.legis.iowa.gov/publications/search/document?fq=id:913690&pdid=866055&q=903B#903B.10
903B.10
https://www.legis.iowa.gov/publications/search/document?fq=id:1205878&pdid=1156391&q=hormonal#903B.10

Is there a process for removal from the registry? If so, who qualifies and what is the process?

What is the registration requirement for someone with a sexual offense who is visiting the state?

Within 5 days according to these FAQs; cannot find visiting specifically addressed in statutes
http://www.iowasexoffender.com/faq/content

What is the registration requirement for someone with a sexual offense who will be moving to the state to live or to attend school?

State Laws Regarding Sexual Offenses and Offenders, other than registration

What sexual offenses can people be convicted of, and what are the ranges of sentences?

Does the state have lifetime supervision?

Does the state have indeterminate sentencing?

What are the state civil commitment laws?

Are there “Romeo and Juliet” laws or other laws specific to young people?

Info for State Advocates

Are felons allowed to vote? If so, when is this right restored?

Iowa’s Constitution currently states that anyone convicted of a felony has no right to vote or hold public office. But in 2020 the Governor signed Executive Order 7, restoring the right to vote to nearly all Iowans who have been convicted of a felony and have successfully completed their sentences.
https://governor.iowa.gov/services/voting-rights-restoration

What does the state say about persons who are required to register?

How does the state’s legislative process work?

How can I locate legislation regarding sexual offense issues?

Best keywords are:

Sexual; sexual offense; sex offender

How to sign up for notifications of bill movement:

Choose from a list of tracking tools; some free; some require subscription
https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/billTracking
attorney provided site
http://libguides.law.drake.edu/c.php?g=150988&p=992718
Choose “Coalition against sexual assault”
http://www.ialobby.com/billtracker/

Most important legislative committees for our issues are:

Contact info for state legislators can be found at:

Other Useful State Information

Contact information for state registry office

215 East 7th Street
Des Moines, Iowa 50319
Voice: (515) 725-6050
Fax: (515) 725-6040
email form available at link after doing captcha
http://www.iowasexoffender.com/contact/

NARSOL state affiliate website or blog:

Not yet.

Other helpful state advocacy groups:

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Other registrant-friendly state support groups:

Response needed.

Other helpful information

iowa.txt · Last modified: 2022/12/04 16:03 by rkdbus