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Iowa Code Title XVI. Criminal Law and Procedure [Chs. 687-916] § 694.2. Complaint of missing person

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

1. A person may file a complaint of a missing person with a law enforcement agency having jurisdiction. The complaint shall include, but is not limited to, the following information:

a. The name of the complainant.

b. The relationship of the complainant to the missing person.

c. The name, age, address, and all identifying characteristics of the missing person.

d. The length of time the person has been missing.

e. All other information deemed relevant by either the complainant or the law enforcement agency.

2. A report of the complaint of missing person shall be given to all law enforcement personnel currently on active duty for that agency through internal means and over the law enforcement administration network immediately upon its being filed.

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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Iowa Code Title XVI. Criminal Law and Procedure [Chs. 687-916] § 694.2. Complaint of missing person - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ia/title-xvi-criminal-law-and-procedure-chs-687-916/ia-code-sect-694-2/

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