Iowa Code

Iowa Code § 915.87 (2026)

Reductions and disqualifications

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Compensation is subject to reduction and disqualification as follows:

1. Compensation shall be reduced by the amount of any payment received, or to be received, as a result of the injury or death:

a. From or on behalf of a person who committed the crime or who is otherwise responsible for damages resulting from the crime.

b. From an insurance payment or program, including but not limited to workers’ compensation or unemployment compensation.

c. From public funds.

d. As an emergency award under section 915.91.

2. Compensation shall not be made when the bodily injury or death for which a benefit is sought was caused by any of the following:

a. Consent, provocation, or incitement by the victim.

b. The victim assisting, attempting, or committing a criminal act. This paragraph shall not apply to a victim under the age of eighteen involved in commercial sexual activity as defined in section 710A.1. 98 Acts, ch 1090, §48, 84; 2012 Acts, ch 1057, §10 Referred to in §622.69, 915.92 \n

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 2 cases, 2014–2014 · leading case: State of Iowa v. Patrick Edouard, 854 N.W.2d 421 (Iowa 2014).

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State of Iowa v. Patrick Edouard, 854 N.W.2d 421 (Iowa 2014). · cites it 6× “Edouard’s third argument is that the victims were not eligible for compensation under Iowa Code section 915.87(2)(a) because they consented to their relationships with Edouard.”

Amended December 3, 2014 State of Iowa v. Patrick Edouard (Iowa 2014). · cites it 3× “Edouard’s third argument is that the victims were not eligible for compensation under Iowa Code section 915.87(2)(a) because they consented to their relationships with Edouard.”

— Iowa Code § 915.87(2)(a) — 2 cases

State of Iowa v. Patrick Edouard, 854 N.W.2d 421 (Iowa 2014). “Edouard’s third argument is that the victims were not eligible for compensation under Iowa Code section 915.87(2)(a) because they consented to their relationships with Edouard.”

Amended December 3, 2014 State of Iowa v. Patrick Edouard (Iowa 2014). “Edouard’s third argument is that the victims were not eligible for compensation under Iowa Code section 915.87(2)(a) because they consented to their relationships with Edouard.”

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