Iowa § 9E.1 - 9E.1 Purpose.
Full text of Iowa Iowa Code § 9E.1 — 9E.1 Purpose., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 9E.1. 9E.1 Purpose.
The general assembly finds that individuals attempting to escape from actual or threatened domestic abuse, domestic abuse assault, sexual abuse, assault, stalking, or human trafficking frequently establish new addresses in order to prevent their assailants or probable assailants from finding them. The purpose of this chapter is to enable state and local agencies to respond to requests for data without disclosing the location of a victim of domestic abuse, domestic abuse assault, sexual abuse, assault, stalking, or human trafficking; to enable interagency cooperation with the secretary of state in providing address confidentiality for victims of domestic abuse, domestic abuse assault, sexual abuse, assault, stalking, or human trafficking; and to enable program participants to use an address designated by the secretary of state as a substitute mailing address for the purposes specified in this chapter. In addition, the purpose of this chapter is to prevent such victims from being physically located through a public records search. 2015 Acts, ch 96, §2, 17; 2021 Acts, ch 183, §1 Wed Dec 10 21:50:23 2025 Iowa Code 2026, Section 9E.1 (14, 0)
Frequently Asked Questions About Iowa § 9E.1
What does Iowa Code § 9E.1 cover?
Section 9E.1 ("9E.1 Purpose.") is part of the Iowa Code, the codified statutory law of Iowa. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Iowa § 9E.1?
A common citation format is "Iowa Code § 9E.1" (Iowa). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Iowa law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Iowa official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Iowa attorney.
How does Iowa § 9E.1 apply to my situation?
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