HF 2222: Relating to documents that may be filed pro se by a defendant represented by counsel or an applicant for postconviction relief represented by counsel

What it does

This bill relates to documents that may be filed pro se by a defendant represented by counsel or an applicant for postconviction relief represented by counsel. The bill provides that a defendant represented by counsel may file, pro se, a motion seeking disqualification of the counsel, a notice of appeal, and a response to a motion to withdraw pursuant to rule of appellate procedure 6.1005 (frivolous appeals; withdrawal of counsel). The bill provides that an applicant for postconviction relief represented by counsel may file, pro se, a motion seeking disqualification of the counsel and a notice of appeal. The bill makes conforming Code changes.

Lobbying · 2 for, 0 against

For: Iowa Association for Justice; Iowa State Bar Association

In plain words

1. February 2, 2022Filed in the House
2. February 22, 2022Passed the House, 95–0
3. February 23, 2022Arrived in the Senate
4. April 12, 2022Took the place of SF 2185 on the Senate floor (the same legislation)
5. April 12, 2022Passed the Senate, 48–0
6. June 1, 2022Sent to the Governor
7. June 13, 2022Signed into law