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Iowa Stalking Laws
More Information on Stalking Laws
| Code Section | 708.11 |
| Stalking Defined as | Purposefully engages in course of conduct that would cause reasonable person to fear bodily injury or death to himself or immediate family; perpetrator knows or should have known that person would be fearful and course of conduct actually induces fear. |
| Punishment/Classification | Aggravated misdemeanor for first offense; Class D felony if stalking in violation of protective order or with dangerous weapon or stalks a person under 18 years |
| Penalty for Repeat Offense | Class D felony for 2nd offense. Class C felony for 3rd or subsequent offense |
| Arrest or Restraining Order Specifically Authorized by Statute? | Upon filing and a finding of probable cause or after filing of indictment, court shall issue an arrest warrant |
| Constitutionally Protected Activities Exempted? | - |
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