809A.2 Jurisdiction and venue.
1. The district court has jurisdiction under this chapter over:
a. All interests in property within this state at the time a forfeiture action is filed.
b. The interest in the property of an owner or interest holder who is subject to personal jurisdiction in this state.
2. In addition to the venue provided for under chapter 803 or any other provision of law, a proceeding for forfeiture under this chapter may be maintained in the county in which any part of the property is found or in the county in which a civil or criminal action could be maintained against an owner or interest holder for the conduct alleged to give rise to the forfeiture.
96 Acts, ch 1133, §2
Structure Iowa Code
Title XVI - CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE
Chapter 809A - FORFEITURE REFORM ACT
Section 809A.2 - Jurisdiction and venue.
Section 809A.3 - Conduct giving rise to forfeiture.
Section 809A.4 - Property subject to forfeiture.
Section 809A.6 - Seizure of property for forfeiture.
Section 809A.7 - Property management and preservation.
Section 809A.8 - Commencement of forfeiture proceedings — property release requirements.
Section 809A.10 - Trustees — penalties.
Section 809A.11 - Claims — petitions for recognition of exemption.
Section 809A.12 - Judicial proceedings generally.
Section 809A.12A - Limitations on civil forfeiture.
Section 809A.12B - Proportionality review.
Section 809A.13 - In rem proceedings.
Section 809A.14 - In personam proceedings.
Section 809A.15 - Substituted assets — supplemental remedies.
Section 809A.16 - Disposition of property.
Section 809A.17 - Allocation of forfeited property.
Section 809A.18 - Powers of enforcement personnel.
Section 809A.18A - Recordkeeping.
Section 809A.19 - Immunity orders.
Section 809A.20 - Statute of limitations.
Section 809A.21 - Summary forfeiture of controlled substances.
Section 809A.22 - Bar to collateral action.
Section 809A.23 - Statutory construction.