2013 Iowa Code
TITLE XVI CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE
SUBTITLE 1 CRIME CONTROL AND CRIMINAL ACTS
CHAPTER 726 PROTECTION OF THE FAMILY AND DEPENDENT PERSONS
726.8 Wanton neglect or nonsupport of a dependent adult.
726.8 Wanton neglect or nonsupport of a dependent adult.
1. A caretaker commits wanton neglect of a dependent adult if the caretaker knowingly acts in a manner likely to be injurious to the physical, mental, or emotional welfare of a dependent adult. Wanton neglect of a dependent adult is a serious misdemeanor.
2. A person who has legal responsibility either through contract or court order for support of a dependent adult and who fails or refuses to provide support commits nonsupport. Nonsupport is a class D felony.
3. A person alleged to have committed wanton neglect or nonsupport of a dependent adult shall be charged with the respective offense unless a charge may be brought based upon a more serious offense, in which case the charge of the more serious offense shall supersede the less serious charge.
4. For the purposes of this section, dependent adult means a dependent adult as defined in section 235B.2, subsection 4, and caretaker means a caretaker as defined in section 235B.2, subsection 1.
87 Acts, ch 182, §10
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