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Iowa Code Title XVI. Criminal Law and Procedure [Chs. 687-916] § 809A.12B. Proportionality review

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

1. Property shall not be forfeited as an instrumentality under this chapter to the extent that the amount or value of the property is grossly disproportionate to the severity of the offense.

2. Contraband and any proceeds obtained from the offense are not subject to proportionality review under this section.

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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Iowa Code Title XVI. Criminal Law and Procedure [Chs. 687-916] § 809A.12B. Proportionality review - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ia/title-xvi-criminal-law-and-procedure-chs-687-916/ia-code-sect-809a-12b/

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