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Iowa Code - 2026

Title XVI - CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE | Back to Title Listing
Chapter 704 - FORCE — REASONABLE OR DEADLY — DEFENSES PDF Icon | Back to Chapter Listing
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§704.1 - Reasonable force. PDF RTF
§704.2 - Deadly force. PDF RTF
§704.2A - Justifiable use of deadly force. PDF RTF
§704.2B - Use of deadly force — duties — evidence. PDF RTF
§704.3 - Defense of self or another. PDF RTF
§704.4 - Defense of property. PDF RTF
§704.5 - Aiding another in the defense of property. PDF RTF
§704.6 - When defense not available. PDF RTF
§704.7 - Resisting forcible felony. PDF RTF
§704.8 - Escape from place of confinement. PDF RTF
§704.9 - Death. PDF RTF
§704.10 - Compulsion. PDF RTF
§704.11 - Police activity. PDF RTF
§704.12 - Use of force in making an arrest. PDF RTF
§704.13 - Immunity. PDF RTF