Iowa · Iowa Code — Motor Vehicles (Ch. 321, 321J)
Iowa Code (Motor Veh.) § 321.85: TueDec0922:16:582025 IowaCode2026,Chapter321(137,2) §321.85,MOTORVEHICLESANDLAWOFTHEROAD84 321.85Stolenvehiclesorcomponentparts
What this law says, in plain English
When a stolen vehicle or component part is seized and not claimed by the owner before conviction, the officer must notify the department with a complete description including identification numbers. Disputes over claims are resolved through an evidentiary hearing.
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