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Updated: 
November 3, 2023

What is the legal definition of sexual abuse?

For the purpose of getting a sexual abuse protective order, “sexual abuse” includes committing any of the following crimes in Iowa or similar ones in another state:

1 IA ST § 236A.2(5)