710A.5 Certification.
A law enforcement agency investigating a crime described in section 710A.2 shall notify the attorney general in writing about the investigation. Upon request of the attorney general, such law enforcement agency shall provide copies of any investigative reports describing the immigration status and cooperation of the victim. The attorney general shall certify in writing to the United States department of justice or other federal agency that an investigation or prosecution under this chapter has begun and that the person who is a likely victim of a crime described in section 710A.2 is willing to cooperate or is cooperating with the investigation to enable the person, if eligible under federal law, to qualify for an appropriate special immigrant visa and to access available federal benefits. Cooperation with law enforcement shall not be required of a minor victim of a crime described in section 710A.2. This certification shall be made available to the victim and the victim’s designated legal representative.
2006 Acts, ch 1074, §6
Structure Iowa Code
Title XVI - CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE
Chapter 710A - HUMAN TRAFFICKING
Section 710A.2 - Human trafficking.
Section 710A.2A - Solicitation of commercial sexual activity.
Section 710A.2B - Premises used for human trafficking.
Section 710A.3 - Affirmative defense.
Section 710A.4 - Restitution — restorative expenses.
Section 710A.5 - Certification.
Section 710A.6 - Outreach, public awareness, and training programs.