Iowa Code

Iowa Code § 707A.2 (2026)

Assisting suicide

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A person commits a class “C” felony if the person intentionally or knowingly assists, solicits, or incites another person to commit or attempt to commit suicide, or participates in a physical act by which another person commits or attempts to commit suicide. 96 Acts, ch 1002, §2 Referred to in §144E.9, 707A.3, 901.3

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 4 cases, 1997–2007 · leading case: Washington v. Glucksberg, 521 U.S. 702 (1997).

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Washington v. Glucksberg, 521 U.S. 702 (1997). · cites it 6× “See Iowa Code Ann. §§ 707A.2, 707A.3 (Supp. 1997); R.”

Beck v. Phillips, 685 N.W.2d 637 (Iowa 2004). · cites it 2× “Beck was called upon to testify in a criminal case we will be forced to reveal to the defense the specifics of his actions in that matter, including the fact that he lied to DCI special agents during the investigation and that his version of events, if believed, could subject…”

Krischer v. McIver, 697 So. 2d 97 (Fla. 1997). “Iowa Code Ann. §§ 707A.2, 707A.3 (Supp.1997); R.”

In Re Extradition of Exoo, 522 F. Supp. 2d 766 (S.D.W. Va 2007). “Iowa Code Ann. § 707A.2 — A person commits a class “C” felony if the person intentionally or knowingly assists, solicits, or incites another person to commit or attempt to commit suicide, or participates in a physical act by which another person commits or attempts to commit…”

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