Chapter 1 · Indictable Offenses

Rule 2.37. Forms other than warrants

Amended October 30, 2024 (current) Contains Deadlines

The following forms are illustrative and not mandatory, but any particular instrument shall substantially comply with the form illustrated. Rule 2.37 — Form 1: Bail Bond. Rule 2.37 — Form 2: Order for Discharge of Defendant Upon Bail. Rule 2.37 — Form 3: Order for Discharge of Defendant Upon Bail: Another Form. Rule 2.37 — Form 4: Trial Information. Rule 2.37 — Form 5: General Indictment Form. Rule 2.37 — Form 6: Written Arraignment and Plea of Not Guilty. Rule 2.37 — Form 6(a): Written Arraignment and Plea of Not Guilty (Self-Represented) Rule 2.37 — Form 6(b): Written Arraignment and Plea of Not Guilty (By Attorney) Rule 2.37 — Form 7: Application for Postconviction Relief Form. DIRECTIONS TO CLERK OF COURT The clerk of court shall docket this application upon its receipt and promptly bring it to the attention of the court and deliver a copy to the county attorney and the attorney general. See Iowa Code §822.3. Rule 2.37 — Form 8: Self-Represented Waiver of Initial Appearance and Preliminary Hearing for Indictable Offense Rule 2.37 — Form 9: Attorney Waiver of Initial Appearance and Preliminary Hearing for Indictable Offense Rule 2.37 — Form 10: Waiver of Speedy Trial (90 Day) Rule 2.37 — Form 11: Waiver of Speedy Trial (One Year) Rule 2.37 — Form 12: Waiver of Rights & Written Guilty Plea for Serious or Aggravated Misdemeanors or Nonforcible Class “D” Felonies Rules 2.38 to 2.50 Reserved. SIMPLE MISDEMEANORS