Rule 2.61 – Rights of defendant

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2. 61(1) The court shall inform the defendant:a. Of the defendant’s right to counsel.b. Of the circumstances under which the defendant might secure pretrial release, and of the defendant’s right to review any conditions imposed on the defendant’s...

Rule 2.60 – Appearance of defendant

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Upon initial appearance, the charge against the defendant must be distinctly read to the defendant, and a copy given to the defendant, and the defendant shall be asked whether the defendant is charged under the defendant’s correct name. If the defendant objects...

Rule 2.58 – Arrest

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The officer who receives the warrant shall arrest the defendant and bring the defendant before the magistrate without unnecessary delay or serve the citation in the manner provided in Iowa Code chapter 804.Iowa. R. Crim. P. 2.5866GA, ch 1245(2), § 1302; 67GA, ch 153,...

Rule 2.57 – Arrest warrant

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Immediately upon filing the complaint, the magistrate or district court clerk or the clerk’s deputy may issue an arrest warrant or may issue a citation instead of an arrest warrant and deliver it to a peace officer.Iowa. R. Crim. P. 2.57 66GA, ch 1245(2), §...

Rule 2.56 – Filing of complaint

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The magistrate or district court clerk or the clerk’s deputy must file the complaint and mark thereon the time of filing the same.Iowa. R. Crim. P. 2.5666GA, ch 1245(2), § 1302; Report November 9, 2001, effective February 15, 2002