Iowa Code

Iowa Code § 710.9 (2026)

Civil liability for harboring a runaway child

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A parent, guardian, or custodian of a runaway child has a right of action against a person who harbored the runaway child in violation of section 710.8 for expenses sustained in the search for the child, for damages sustained due to physical or emotional distress due to the absence of the child, and for punitive damages. 85 Acts, ch 183, §2 Referred to in §710.8

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 4 cases (1 in the last 5 years), 1970–2023 · leading case: Wolf v. Wolf, 690 N.W.2d 887 (Iowa 2005).

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Wolf v. Wolf, 690 N.W.2d 887 (Iowa 2005). · cites it 6× “A similar cause of action is now codified at Iowa Code section 710.9 (2001), although this was not a basis for the trial court’s ruling and, in fact, was not raised at trial or on appeal until oral arguments.”

State v. Williams, 179 N.W.2d 756 (Iowa 1970). “4; by agents, § 710.9; et cet-era. These crimes are similar but not subject to identical rules, State v.”

State of Iowa v. Michael William Walker McPeek Jr. (Iowa Ct. App. 2023). · cites it 2× ““If the legislature intended for there to be multiple punishments, then the Double Jeopardy Clause is not violated, section 710.9 is not applicable, and merger is not required.”

Ramona Spencer v. Jodi R. Philipp, John A. Philipp, 2 Jo's Farm, Lynda R. Payne, Robert E. Payne, & Laura Palumbo (Iowa Ct. App. 2014). · cites it 2× “See Iowa Code § 710.9 (2013) (codifying cause of action for harboring a runaway child).”

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