IA HF2037

Individuals arrested on new felony charges who are currently on felony probation or parole must appear before a magistrate prior to being released on pretrial release guidelines or bond schedule.

The requirement applies to persons under supervision by the district department of correctional services as a result of a prior felony conviction sentence.

Amends Iowa Code sections 804.21 and 804.22 to add this restriction alongside the existing exception for methamphetamine-related offenses.

Current law already requires mandatory magistrate appearance for those charged with manufacturing, delivering, possessing with intent, or distributing methamphetamine; this bill extends similar treatment to felony probationers and parolees facing new felony charges.