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 theimmigration status and cooperation of the victim. The attorney general shall certify in writingto the United States department of justice or other federal agency that an investigation orprosecution under this chapter has begun and that the person who is a likely victim of a crimedescribed in section 710A.2 is willing to cooperate or is cooperating with the investigation toenable the person, if eligible under federal law, to qualify for an appropriate special immigrantvisa and to access available federal benefits. Cooperation with law enforcement shall not berequired of a minor victim of a crime described in section 710A.2. This certification shall bemade available to the victim and the victim’s designated legal representative. 2006 Acts, ch 1074, §6 Sat Dec 23 12:28:47 2023 Iowa Code 2024, Section 710A.5 (16, 0)
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