# Iowa Code § 714.2: Degrees of theft

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TXVI_C714_S714.2

## Section

- **Citation:** Iowa Code § 714.2
- **Heading:** Degrees of theft
- **Jurisdiction:** Iowa
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** IA Code / Title XVI / Chapter 714 / Section 714.2

## Text

(1) The theft of property exceeding ten thousand dollars in value, or the theft of property from the person of another, or from a building which has been destroyed or left unoccupied because of physical disaster, riot, bombing, or the proximity of battle, or the theft of property which has been removed from a building because of a physical disaster, riot, bombing, or the proximity of battle, is theft in the first degree. Theft in the first degree is a class “C” felony.

(2) The theft of property exceeding one thousand five hundred dollars but not exceeding ten thousand dollars in value or theft of a motor vehicle as defined in chapter 321 not exceeding ten thousand dollars in value, is theft in the second degree. Theft in the second degree is a class “D” felony. However, for purposes of this subsection, “motor vehicle” does not include a motorized bicycle as defined in section 321.1, subsection 40, paragraph “b”.

(3) The theft of property exceeding seven hundred fifty dollars but not exceeding one thousand five hundred dollars in value, or the theft of any property not exceeding seven hundred fifty dollars in value by one who has before been twice convicted of theft, is theft in the third degree. Theft in the third degree is an aggravated misdemeanor.

(4) The theft of property exceeding three hundred dollars in value but not exceeding seven hundred fifty dollars in value is theft in the fourth degree. Theft in the fourth degree is a serious misdemeanor.

(5) The theft of property not exceeding three hundred dollars in value is theft in the fifth degree. Theft in the fifth degree is a simple misdemeanor.

[C51, §2612, 2618; R60, §4237, 4243, 4247, 4251; C73, §3902, 3908, 3915; C97, §4831, 4840, 4846, 4850; S13, §4850; C24, 27, 31, 35, 39, §13006, 13016, 13026, 13028; C46, 50, 54, 58, §709.2, 709.9, 709.19, 710.2; C62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, §709.2, 709.9, 709.19, 709.20, 710.2; C79, 81, §714.2; 81 Acts, ch 204, §9]83 Acts, ch 134, §1; 92 Acts, ch 1060, §1; 99 Acts, ch 153, §11; 2019 Acts, ch 140, §11; 2020 Acts, ch 1044, §1

## Nearby sections

- [Iowa Code § 714.1 Theft defined.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TXVI_C714_S714.1.md)
- [Iowa Code § 714.2 Degrees of theft.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TXVI_C714_S714.2.md)
- [Iowa Code § 714.2A Theft against an older individual.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TXVI_C714_S714.2A.md)
- [Iowa Code § 714.2B Organized retail theft.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TXVI_C714_S714.2B.md)
- [Iowa Code § 714.2C Looting.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TXVI_C714_S714.2C.md)
- [Iowa Code § 714.2D Crimes involving gift cards.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TXVI_C714_S714.2D.md)
- [Iowa Code § 714.3 Value.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TXVI_C714_S714.3.md)
- [Iowa Code § 714.3A Aggravated theft.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TXVI_C714_S714.3A.md)
- [Iowa Code § 714.4 Claim of right.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TXVI_C714_S714.4.md)
- [Iowa Code § 714.5 Library materials and equipment — unpurchased merchandise — evidence of intention.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TXVI_C714_S714.5.md)
- [Iowa Code § 714.6 Land.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TXVI_C714_S714.6.md)
- [Iowa Code § 714.6A Video or equipment rental property theft evidence of intention affirmative defense.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TXVI_C714_S714.6A.md)
- [Iowa Code § 714.7 Operating vehicle without owner’s consent.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TXVI_C714_S714.7.md)
- [Iowa Code § 714.7B Theft detection devices — shield or removal prohibited.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TXVI_C714_S714.7B.md)

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