Iowa Code 553.15 – Election of remedies
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Terms Used In Iowa Code 553.15
- Indictment: The formal charge issued by a grand jury stating that there is enough evidence that the defendant committed the crime to justify having a trial; it is used primarily for felonies.
- person: means individual, corporation, limited liability company, government or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, partnership or association, or any other legal entity. See Iowa Code 4.1
553.15 Election of remedies.
The bringing of suit to assess a civil penalty against a person by filing a petition shall be an
election of remedies to not bring a criminal prosecution against this person. The bringing of a criminal prosecution against a person by filing an information or returning an indictment shall be an election of remedies to not bring suit to assess a civil penalty against this person.
[C77, 79, 81, §553.15]
The bringing of suit to assess a civil penalty against a person by filing a petition shall be an
election of remedies to not bring a criminal prosecution against this person. The bringing of a criminal prosecution against a person by filing an information or returning an indictment shall be an election of remedies to not bring suit to assess a civil penalty against this person.
[C77, 79, 81, §553.15]