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IA HF591
Bill
Status
2/25/2025
Primary Sponsor
Eddie Andrews
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AI Summary
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Allows individuals found in contempt of court and sentenced to incarceration or a fine to file an expedited appeal within four hours of the ruling
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Requires the appellate court to schedule a hearing within 24 hours of receiving the notice of appeal to review the contempt finding and penalties
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Grants the appellate court authority to stay enforcement of the contempt sentence pending appeal and to overturn, modify, or affirm the ruling
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Directs the Iowa Supreme Court to prescribe rules and procedures for handling expedited contempt appeals, including electronic filing options and emergency review panels
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
A bill for an act relating to expedited contempt of court appeal proceedings and including effective date provisions.
Last Action
Introduced, referred to Judiciary. H.J. 424.
2/25/2025