HF 2058: Relating to a probation officer’s access to confidential information filed with the court for securing an arrest or search warrant

What it does

This bill relates to a probation officer’s access to confidential information filed with the court for securing an arrest or search warrant.29 (commencement of actions —— confidentiality) provides that all information filed with the court for the purpose of securing a warrant for an arrest shall be a confidential record until such time as a peace officer has made the arrest and has made the officer’s return on the warrant, or the defendant has made an initial appearance in court. During the period of confidentiality the information in the record may be disseminated, without court order, during the course of official duties to certain listed persons.

House subcommittee · named January 17, 2024

• Rep. Brian K. Lohse (R) · brian.lohse@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Bobby Kaufmann (R) · bobby.kaufmann@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Ross Wilburn (D) · ross.wilburn@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 2 for, 0 against

For: Iowa State Bar Association; United States District Court for the Southern District of Iowa

In plain words

1. January 17, 2024Filed in the House and sent to the Judiciary committee
2. January 17, 2024House subcommittee named: Lohse, Kaufmann and Wilburn
3. January 24, 2024Subcommittee recommended passing it
4. January 30, 2024Approved by the House committee
5. January 31, 2024Approved by the House committee, and given a new number: HF 2238
6. March 11, 2024Withdrawn