2. 16(1)When held. Where a plea of not guilty to an indictment or trial information is entered on behalf of the defendant, the court may order all parties to the action to appear before it for a conference to consider such matters as will promote a fair and expeditious trial.2. 16(2)Discussions and record. The conference may explore such matters as amendment of pleadings, agreement to the introduction into evidence of photographs or other exhibits to which there is no objection, submission of requested jury instructions, and any other matters appropriate for discussion which may aid and expedite trial of the case.2. 16(3)Stipulations and orders. The court shall make an order reciting any action taken at the conference which will control the subsequent course of the action relative to matters it includes, unless modified to prevent manifest injustice. A stipulation entered into at such conference shall bind the defendant at trial, on appeal, or in a post-conviction proceeding only if signed by both the defendant and the defendant’s attorney and filed with the clerk.
Iowa. R. Crim. P. 2.16
66GA, ch 1245(2), § 1301; 67GA, ch 153, § 43; Report November 9, 2001, effective February 15, 2002
