Draft chapter 41: Public Health and Safety
§ 41.04 Refusing To Assist Officer
The 2026 draft's § 41.04 beside the current code's § 41.03: removed words are struck through, added words underlined.
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(Code of Iowa, Sec. 719.2)
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Current code
§ 41.03 Refusing To Assist Officer
Any person who is requested or ordered by any magistrate or peace officer to render the magistrate or officer assistance in making or attempting to make an arrest, or to prevent the commission of any criminal act, shall render assistance as required. No person shall unreasonably and without lawful cause, refuse or neglect to render assistance when so requested.
(Code of Iowa, Sec. 719.2)
2026 draft
§ 41.04 Refusing To Assist Officer
Any person who is requested or ordered by any magistrate or peace officer to render the magistrate or officer assistance in making or attempting to make an arrest, or to prevent the commission of any criminal act, shall render assistance as required. No person shall unreasonably and without lawful cause, refuse or neglect to render assistance when so requested.
(Code of Iowa, Sec. 719.2)
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