by admin | May 13, 2021 | Criminal Procedure, Iowa
In a specified simple misdemeanor other than one charged upon a uniform citation and complaint a court may accept a forfeiture of collateral security in lieu of appearance, as a proper disposition of a case. Each judicial district, by action of a majority of the...
by admin | May 13, 2021 | Criminal Procedure, Iowa
Two or more complaints against one defendant may be tried jointly. Two or more defendants who are alleged to have participated in the same transaction or occurrence or series of transactions or occurrences from which the offense or offenses charged arose may be tried...
by admin | May 13, 2021 | Criminal Procedure, Iowa
Motions to suppress evidence shall proceed in the manner provided for the trial of indictable offenses, and any property seized dealt with in the manner provided in indictable offenses.See also rule 2.12Iowa. R. Crim. P. 2.70 66GA, ch 1245(2), ยง 1302; Report November...
by admin | May 13, 2021 | Criminal Procedure, Iowa
If the prosecuting witness fails without good cause to appear or give evidence on the trial, and defendant is discharged on account of such failure, the magistrate may, in the magistrate’s discretion, tax the costs of the proceeding against such prosecuting...
by admin | May 13, 2021 | Criminal Procedure, Iowa
When the defendant is acquitted, the defendant must be immediately discharged. When the defendant pleads guilty or is convicted, the magistrate may render judgment thereon as the case may require, being governed by the rules prescribed for the trial of indictable...
by admin | May 13, 2021 | Criminal Procedure, Iowa
2. 67(1)Selection of panel. If a trial by jury is demanded, the magistrate shall notify the clerk of the district court of the time and place of trial. The clerk shall thereupon select by lot 14 names from the district court jury panel. The clerk shall notify these...
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