2018 Iowa Code
Title XVI - CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE
Chapter 915 - VICTIM RIGHTS
Section 915.26 - Victim impact statement by victim of juvenile.

Universal Citation: IA Code § 915.26 (2018)

915.26

Victim impact statement by victim of juvenile.

1. If a complaint is filed under section 232.28, alleging a child has committed a delinquent act, the alleged victim may file a signed victim impact statement with the juvenile court.

2. The victim impact statement shall be considered by the court and the juvenile court officer handling the complaint in any proceeding or informal adjustment associated with the complaint.

3. Unless the matter is disposed of at the preliminary inquiry conducted by the intake officer under section 232.28, the victim may also be allowed to orally present the victim impact statement.

98 Acts, ch 1090, ยง23, 84

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