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As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires:
1. “Address” means a residential street address, school address, or work address of an individual, as specified on the individual's application to be a program participant under this chapter.
2. “Applicant” means an adult, a parent or guardian acting on behalf of an eligible minor, or a guardian acting on behalf of an incapacitated person as defined in section 633.701.
3. “Designated address” means the mailing address assigned to a program participant by the secretary.
4. “Domestic abuse” means the same as defined in section 236.2.
5. “Domestic abuse assault” means the same as defined in section 708.2A.
6. a. “Eligible person” means a person who is a resident of this state, an adult, a minor, or an incapacitated person as defined in section 633.701, and is one of the following:
(1) A victim of domestic abuse, domestic abuse assault, sexual abuse, assault, stalking, or human trafficking as evidenced by the filing of a petition pursuant to section 236.3 or a criminal complaint or information pursuant to section 708.1, 708.2A, 708.11, or 710A.2, or any violation contained in chapter 709.
(2) A currently active or retired state or local judicial officer, as defined in section 4.1, a federal judge, or a spouse or child of such a person.
(3) A currently active or retired state or local prosecuting attorney, as defined in section 801.4, or a spouse or child of such a person.
(4) A currently active or retired peace officer, as defined in section 801.4, civilian employee of a law enforcement agency, or a spouse or child of such a person.
b. For purposes of this subsection, a person determined to be a sexually violent predator pursuant to section 229A.7, a person required to register as a sex offender under chapter 692A, or a person determined to be a sexually violent predator or required to register as a sex offender pursuant to similar laws of another state is not an eligible person.
7. “Human trafficking” means a crime described in section 710A.2.
8. “Mail” means first-class letters and flats delivered via the United States postal service, including priority, express, and certified mail, and excluding packages, parcels, periodicals, and catalogues, unless they are clearly identifiable as pharmaceuticals or clearly indicate that they are sent by a state or county government agency.
9. “Program” means the address confidentiality program established in this chapter.
10. “Program participant” means an individual certified by the secretary as a program participant under section 9E.3.
11. “Secretary” means the secretary of state.
12. “Sexual abuse” means a violation of any provision of chapter 709.
13. “Stalking” means the same as defined in section 708.11.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Iowa Code Title I. State Sovereignty and Management [Chs. 1-38D] § 9E.2. Definitions - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ia/title-i-state-sovereignty-and-management-chs-1-38d/ia-code-sect-9e-2/
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