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Iowa Code § 331.755

Prohibited actions

Showing this section's text as in effect on January 1, 2012 (in force January 1, 2012 – January 1, 2026). View current text →

A county attorney shall not:

1. Accept a fee or reward from or on behalf of a person for services rendered in a prosecution or the conduct of official business.

2. Engage directly or indirectly as an attorney or an agent for a party other than the state or the county in an action or proceeding arising in the county which is based upon substantially the same facts as a prosecution or proceeding which has been commenced or prosecuted by the county attorney in the name of the state or the county. This prohibition also applies to the members of a law firm with which the county attorney is associated.

3. Receive assistance from another attorney who is interested in any civil action in which a recovery is asked based upon matters involved in a criminal prosecution commenced or prosecuted by the county attorney.

Official source: Iowa Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain Iowa statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.