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While we strive to be as accurate and complete as possible, our researchers are not attorneys, and state laws are often full of nuances and gaps. Legal challenges in some states have resulted in different registration requirements based on the year of conviction or first registration. Users must accept all risks associated with actions taken based on this information. Please help us improve by reporting any errors or omissions via our form at https://narsol.org/wiki-response/
To access Iowa’s laws, click here. Iowa’s registry laws are codified at Title XVI (Criminal Law and Procedure), Chapter 692A (Sex Offender Registry).
Iowa Laws Regarding Registration
Who must register?
What information must be provided?
How frequently must information be verified? And for how long?
Does the state categorize by levels/tiers?
Yes, tier I, tier II, and tier III.
692A.102 1.-5
Does the state use risk assessment when assigning tiers or levels?
No
Does anyone remain privately registered? If so, who?
Is there a registration fee?
Yes, 692A.11 1
Are there special restrictions even after supervision ends?
Residency Restriction 692A.114 2
Cannot work with dependent adults 692A.115 1
Exclusion Zones if offense involves minor 692A.113
Registration fee and civil penalties 692A.110 1., 2
Hormonal Therapy 903B.10
Is there a process for removal from the registry?
What are the registration requirements for someone who is visiting the state?
Within 5 days according to these FAQs; cannot find visiting specifically addressed in statutes
http://www.iowasexoffender.com/faq/content
What are the registration requirements for someone who will be moving to the state to live or to attend school?
692A.103 1 and 692A.104 1
State Laws Regarding Sexual Offenses and Offenders, other than registration
What sexual offenses can people be convicted of, and what are the ranges of sentences?
Does the state have lifetime supervision?
Does the state have indeterminate sentencing?
What are the general rules and regulations about probation, parole, and conditional release? Note: county supervision conditions may differ from county to county and from the state level.
What are the state civil commitment laws?
Are there “Romeo and Juliet” laws or other laws specific to young people?
Info for State Advocates
Are felons allowed to vote? If so, when is this right restored?
Iowa’s Constitution currently states that anyone convicted of a felony has no right to vote or hold public office. But in 2020 the Governor signed Executive Order 7, restoring the right to vote to nearly all Iowans who have been convicted of a felony and have successfully completed their sentences.
https://governor.iowa.gov/services/voting-rights-restoration
What does the state say about persons who are required to register?
http://www.iowasexoffender.com/
http://www.iowasexoffender.com/faq/content
http://www.iowasexoffender.com/registration
How is the state’s legislature organized?
https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/LP/696315.pdf
Good set of legislative FAQs
https://www.legis.iowa.gov/FAQ?action=home
How can I locate legislation about, and related to, sexual offenses and the registry?
Find bills by a wide variety of methods
https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/findLegislation
https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/billTracking/billVersions
Best keywords are:
Sexual; sexual offense; sex offender
How to sign up for notifications of bill movement:
Choose from a list of tracking tools; some free; some require subscription
https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/billTracking
attorney provided site
http://libguides.law.drake.edu/c.php?g=150988&p=992718
Choose “Coalition against sexual assault”
http://www.ialobby.com/billtracker/
What are the important legislative committees for our issues?
Contact info for state legislators can be found at:
Other Useful State Information
Contact information for state registry office
215 East 7th Street
Des Moines, Iowa 50319
Voice: (515) 725-6050
Fax: (515) 725-6040
email form available at link after doing captcha
http://www.iowasexoffender.com/contact/
NARSOL state affiliate website or blog:
Iowans Unafraid
https://www.iowansunafraid.org/
PO Box 64
Altoona, IA 50009
(515) 518-7189
Other helpful state advocacy groups:
Response needed.
Other registrant-friendly state support groups:
Iowans Unafraid offers a support group every 2nd sunday for family friends and allies at 3pm central and a support group that meets every 4th sunday at 3pm central for PFRs. If interested in attending, send an email to iowansunafraid@gmail.com for a Zoom link.