Iowa Code 709.18 – Sexual 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 D felony | up to 5 years | between $1,025 and $10,245 |
Terms Used In Iowa Code 709.18
- Child: includes child by adoption. 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
709.18 Sexual abuse of a corpse.
1. A person commits sexual abuse of a human corpse if the person knowingly and intentionally engages in a sex act, as defined in § 702.17, with a human corpse.
2. A person who violates this section commits a class “”D”” felony.
96 Acts, ch 1006, §1; 2007 Acts, ch 91, §2; 2010 Acts, ch 1074, §4
Referred to in §692A.102
Sentencing restrictions for forcible felonies and mandatory reporters of child abuse, see §907.3
1. A person commits sexual abuse of a human corpse if the person knowingly and intentionally engages in a sex act, as defined in § 702.17, with a human corpse.
2. A person who violates this section commits a class “”D”” felony.
96 Acts, ch 1006, §1; 2007 Acts, ch 91, §2; 2010 Acts, ch 1074, §4
Referred to in §692A.102
Sentencing restrictions for forcible felonies and mandatory reporters of child abuse, see §907.3