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IA HF647

Bill

Status

Passed

4/18/2025

Primary Sponsor

Judiciary

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Origin

House of Representatives

91st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Establishes venue rules when the county where a criminal offense was committed cannot be readily determined, with trial to be held in the victim's county of residence

  • Provides that if there is no victim, the victim is not an Iowa resident, or the victim's residence cannot be established, trial shall be held in the county where the defendant resides

  • Allows trial venue in any county where a non-natural person victim (such as a business or organization) has a physical presence

  • Permits trial in any victim's county of residence when multiple victims exist, with natural persons' residences taking priority over other types of victims

Legislative Description

A bill for an act relating to the place of trial for certain criminal offenses. (Formerly HSB 49.) Effective date: 07/01/2025.

Last Action

Signed by Governor. H.J. 1011.

4/18/2025

Full Bill Text

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