Recording Laws
One-Party Consent
Iowa is a one-party consent state. Recording with one party's consent is legal.
Statute: Iowa Code § 808B.2
Can Record Police: Yes (in public)
Penalties: Class D felony
Stop and Identify
No ID Requirement
No state statute requiring identification
Immigration Policy
Anti-Sanctuary State
Iowa bans sanctuary policies. SF 481 (2018) requires ICE cooperation.
ICE Cooperation: Full Cooperation
State Resources
State Bar Association
https://www.iowabar.org/Legal Aid
https://www.iowalegalaid.org/Remember in Iowa
- ✓ You always have the right to remain silent
- ✓ You can record police in public spaces
- ✓ You do not have to consent to a search
- ✓ If arrested, say "I want a lawyer"