Iowa Code

Iowa Code § 81.2 (2026)

Persons required to submit a DNA sample

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1. A person who receives a deferred judgment for a felony or against whom a judgment or conviction for a felony or aggravated misdemeanor has been entered shall be required to submit a DNA sample for DNA profiling pursuant to section 81.4. 2. A person determined to be a sexually violent predator pursuant to chapter 229A shall be required to submit a DNA sample for DNA profiling pursuant to section 81.4 prior to discharge or placement in a transitional release program. 3. A person found not guilty by reason of insanity of an offense that requires DNA profiling shall be required to submit a DNA sample for DNA profiling pursuant to section 81.4 as part of the person’s treatment management program. 4. A juvenile adjudicated delinquent of an offense that requires DNA profiling of an adult offender shall be required to submit a DNA sample for DNA profiling pursuant to section 81.4 as part of the disposition of the juvenile’s case. 5. An offender placed on probation shall immediately report to the judicial district department of correctional services after sentencing so it can be determined if the offender has been convicted of an offense requiring DNA profiling. If it is determined by the judicial district that DNA profiling is required, the offender shall immediately submit a DNA sample. 6. A person required to register as a sex offender shall submit a DNA sample for DNA profiling pursuant to section 81.4. 2005 Acts, ch 158, §2, 19; 2007 Acts, ch 38, §4; 2013 Acts, ch 107, §2, 5 Referred to in §81.1, 232.52, 901.5

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Notes of Decisions
Cited in 11 cases (3 in the last 5 years), 2013–2024 · leading case: State of Iowa v. Joshua Scott Pearson, 876 N.W.2d 200 (Iowa 2016).
State of Iowa v. Joshua Scott Pearson, 876 N.W.2d 200 (Iowa 2016). · cites it 4× “See Iowa Code § 81.2 ; id. § 664A.5; id. § 692A.”
In RE the Det. of Anthony Geltz Anthony Geltz, 840 N.W.2d 273 (Iowa 2013). · cites it 2× “, Iowa Code Ann. § 81.2 (1), (4) (West, Westlaw through 2013 Reg.”
State of Iowa v. Dominic J. Major (Iowa Ct. App. 2021). · cites it 8× “Rather, he argues the sentencing order requiring him to submit a DNA sample, as required by Iowa Code section 81.2 (2019), is unconstitutional as applied to repeat felony offenders such as himself.”
Amended March 7, 2016 State of Iowa v. Joshua Scott Pearson (Iowa 2016). · cites it 2× “See Iowa Code § 81.2 ; id. § 664A.5; id. § 692A.”
State of Iowa v. Michael Anthony (Iowa Ct. App. 2016). · cites it 2× “Section 81.2(1) now provides, “A person who receives a deferred judgment for a felony or against whom a judgment or conviction for a felony or aggravated misdemeanor has been entered shall be required to submit a DNA sample for SNA profiling pursuant to section 81.”
Todd Alan Mills, Applicant-Appellant v. State of Iowa (Iowa Ct. App. 2017). · cites it 2× “See Iowa Code §§ 81.2 , 692A.103, .110, .111 (2013).”
Amended May 5, 2016 State of Iowa v. Joshua Scott Pearson (Iowa 2016). · cites it 2× “See Iowa Code § 81.2 ; id. § 664A.5; id. § 692A.”
State of Iowa v. Sefton Royd Akin (Iowa Ct. App. 2019). · cites it 2× “Iowa Code § 81.2 . 4 May 3, 2017) (distinguishing State v.”
State of Iowa v. Jameesha Renae Allen (Iowa Ct. App. 2021). · cites it 2× “See Iowa Code §§ 81.2 , 903.1(1), .4. 11 1968) (holding that headings drafted by code editors “are not a part of the law as enacted”).”
State of Iowa v. Duane Luverne Yates (Iowa Ct. App. 2014). · cites it 2× “See Iowa Code § 81.2 (“A person . . . 1 Rule 2.”
Shawn William Durrell v. State of Iowa (Iowa Ct. App. 2024). “§ 81.2(1). But Durrell’s signed written plea of guilty states he would have to submit a DNA sample if he was convicted of an aggravated misdemeanor.”
— Iowa Code § 81.2(1) — 3 cases
State of Iowa v. Dominic J. Major (Iowa Ct. App. 2021). “Rather, he argues the sentencing order requiring him to submit a DNA sample, as required by Iowa Code section 81.2 (2019), is unconstitutional as applied to repeat felony offenders such as himself.”
State of Iowa v. Michael Anthony (Iowa Ct. App. 2016). “Section 81.2(1) now provides, “A person who receives a deferred judgment for a felony or against whom a judgment or conviction for a felony or aggravated misdemeanor has been entered shall be required to submit a DNA sample for SNA profiling pursuant to section 81.”
Shawn William Durrell v. State of Iowa (Iowa Ct. App. 2024). “§ 81.2(1). But Durrell’s signed written plea of guilty states he would have to submit a DNA sample if he was convicted of an aggravated misdemeanor.”
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