The Iowa Criminal Statutes Summary Charts on this page were developed by Judge Michael R. Mullins and the Drake University Law School. The charts are not official documents of the Iowa Judicial Branch. The charts are based solely on the authors’ understanding and interpretation of the applicable provisions.

The charts show the potential penalties, including fines, fees, surcharges, and terms of incarceration, that apply to violations of the state's criminal laws. The charts are organized by Code section. The information on the charts is abbreviated. The charts are designed to serve as a guide, not a complete statement or recitation of every crime and penalty.

2024 Chart (PDF) (for offenses occurring on 7/1/2024 through 6/30/2025)

2023 Chart (PDF) (for offenses occurring on 7/1/2023 through 6/30/2024)

2022 Chart (PDF) (for offenses occurring after 6/30/22)

2021 Chart (PDF) (for offenses occurring after 6/30/21)

2020 Chart (PDF) (for offenses occurring after 6/30/20)

2019 Chart (PDF) (for offenses occurring after 6/30/19)

2018 Chart (PDF) (for offenses occurring after 6/30/18)

2017 Chart (PDF) (for offenses occurring after 6/30/17)

2016 Chart (PDF) (for offenses occurring after 6/30/16)

2015 Chart (PDF) (for offenses occurring after 6/30/15)

2014 Chart (PDF) (for offenses occurring after 6/30/14)

2013 Chart (PDF) (for offenses occurring after 6/30/13)