Iowa Code 708.14 – Abuse of a corpse
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Attorney's Note
Under the Iowa Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class C felony | up to 10 years | between $1,370 and $13,660 |
Terms Used In Iowa Code 708.14
- following: when used by way of reference to a chapter or other part of a statute mean the next preceding or next following chapter or other part. See Iowa Code 4.1
- 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
708.14 Abuse of a corpse.
1. A person commits abuse of a human corpse if the person does any of the following:
a. Mutilates, disfigures, or dismembers a human corpse with the intent to conceal a crime.
b. Hides or buries a human corpse with the intent to conceal a crime.
c. Fails to disclose the known location of a corpse with the intent to conceal a crime.
2. A person who violates this section commits a class “”C”” felony.
2010 Acts, ch 1074, §3; 2021 Acts, ch 91, §1; 2021 Acts, ch 173, §1
1. A person commits abuse of a human corpse if the person does any of the following:
a. Mutilates, disfigures, or dismembers a human corpse with the intent to conceal a crime.
b. Hides or buries a human corpse with the intent to conceal a crime.
c. Fails to disclose the known location of a corpse with the intent to conceal a crime.
2. A person who violates this section commits a class “”C”” felony.
2010 Acts, ch 1074, §3; 2021 Acts, ch 91, §1; 2021 Acts, ch 173, §1