Iowa Code

Iowa Code § 13.12 (2026)

Prosecution of criminal offenses committed by law enforcement officers

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The attorney general may prosecute a criminal offense committed by a law enforcement officer, as defined in section 80B.3, arising from the actions of the officer resulting in the death of another, regardless of whether the county attorney requests the assistance of the attorney general or decides to independently prosecute the criminal offense committed by the officer. If the attorney general determines that criminal charges are not appropriate, the attorney general may refer the matter to the Iowa law enforcement academy council to recommend revocation or suspension of the officer’s certification if the attorney general determines that the officer committed misconduct that would be grounds for revocation or suspension of a certification under chapter 80B or 80D, or rules adopted pursuant to those chapters. 2020 Acts, ch 1037, §1 Referred to in §80B.13A, 331.756(76)(a)\n\n SUBCHAPTER II FARM ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Legislative findings; 90 Acts, ch 1143, §1

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 2 cases, 1989–2004 · leading case: Est. of Countryman Ex Rel. Taylor v. Farmers Coop. Ass'n, 679 N.W.2d 598 (Iowa 2004).

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Est. of Countryman Ex Rel. Taylor v. Farmers Coop. Ass'n, 679 N.W.2d 598 (Iowa 2004). · cites it 2× “5 Doré § 13.12, at 287-88 (footnotes omitted). This law frames our resolution of the summary judgment issue presented on appeal.”

Matter of Est. of Lau, 442 N.W.2d 109 (Iowa 1989). “Reimer, Iowa Estates: Taxation And Administration, § 13.12 at p. 440 (1975) (emphasis added and citations omitted).”

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