HSB 524: HSB 524

What it does

This bill relates to documents that may be filed pro se H.F. _____ 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.

House subcommittee · named January 11, 2022

• Rep. Dustin D. Hite (R)
• Rep. Rick L. Olson (D) · rick.olson@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Sandy Salmon (R) · sandy.salmon@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 2 for, 0 against

For: Iowa Association for Justice; Iowa State Bar Association

In plain words

1. January 11, 2022Filed in the House and sent to the Judiciary committee
2. January 11, 2022House subcommittee named: Hite, Olson and Salmon
3. January 26, 2022Subcommittee recommended passing it
4. January 31, 2022Approved by the House committee
5. January 31, 2022Approved by the House committee, and given a new number: HF 2222