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IA HF42
Bill
Status
1/14/2025
Primary Sponsor
Joshua Meggers
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AI Summary
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Requires county attorneys to review evidence in officer-involved shootings resulting in death or serious bodily injury and either render a written opinion and charging decision, convene a grand jury, or refer the case to the attorney general
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Mandates that a written report detailing the review results be provided within 180 days to the involved officer or their legal counsel and the officer's employing agency
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Requires cases presenting a conflict of interest to be referred to an independent county attorney, the attorney general, or a special prosecutor
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Defines "officer" by reference to Iowa Code section 801.4, subsection 11 (peace officer definition)
Legislative Description
A bill for an act relating to the review of an officer-involved shooting case by a county attorney.(See HF 549.)
Last Action
Withdrawn. H.J. 660.
3/14/2025