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Terms Used In Iowa Code 809A.12B

809A.12B Proportionality review.
1. Property shall not be forfeited as an instrumentality under this chapter to the extent
that the amount or value of the property is grossly disproportionate to the severity of the offense.
2. Contraband and any proceeds obtained from the offense are not subject to proportionality review under this section.
2017 Acts, ch 114, §9, 15
Section applies to forfeiture proceedings that begin on or after July 1, 2017; 2017 Acts, ch 114, §15