§ 728.1 Definitions
§ 728.2 Dissemination and exhibition of obscene material to minors
§ 728.3 Admitting minors to premises where obscene material is exhibited
§ 728.4 Rental or sale of hard-core pornography
§ 728.5 Public indecent exposure in certain establishments
§ 728.6 Civil suit to determine obscenity
§ 728.7 Exemptions for public libraries and educational institutions
§ 728.8 Suspension of licenses or permits
§ 728.9 Evidence considered
§ 728.10 Affirmative defense
§ 728.11 Uniform application
§ 728.12 Sexual exploitation of a minor
§ 728.14 Commercial film and photographic print processor reports of depictions of minors engaged in prohibited sexual acts
§ 728.15 Telephone dissemination of obscene material to minors
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Terms Used In Iowa Code > Chapter 728 - Obscenity

  • Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
  • Child: includes child by adoption. See Iowa Code 4.1
  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • 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
  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
  • Injunction: An order of the court prohibiting (or compelling) the performance of a specific act to prevent irreparable damage or injury.
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • 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
  • state: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories, and the words "United States" may include the said district and territories. See Iowa Code 4.1
  • Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.