Rule 2.55 – Contents of the complaint

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The complaint shall contain:2. 55(1) The name of the county and of the court where the complaint is filed.2. 55(2) The names of the parties, if the defendants be known, and if not, then such names as may be given them by the complainant.2. 55(3) A concise statement of...

Rule 2.54 – The charge

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Prosecutions for simple misdemeanors must be commenced by filing a subscribed and sworn to complaint with a magistrate or district court clerk or the clerk’s deputy.Iowa. R. Crim. P. 2.54 66GA, ch 1245(2), § 1302; Report November 9, 2001, effective February 15,...

Rule 2.53 – To whom tried

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Judicial magistrates and district associate judges may hear, try and determine simple misdemeanors. District judges may transfer any simple misdemeanors pending before them to the nearest judicial magistrate or district associate judge.Iowa. R. Crim. P. 2.5366GA, ch...

Rule 2.51 – Scope

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The rules set forth in this section shall apply to trials of simple misdemeanors, and attendant proceedings and to appeals from conviction in such cases.Iowa. R. Crim. P. 2.51 66GA, ch 1245(2), § 1302; Report November 9, 2001, effective February 15, 2002