HF 2231: Relating to the review of an officer-involved shooting case by a county attorney

What it does

This bill relates to the review of an officer-involved shooting case by a county attorney. The bill provides that in the case of an officer-involved shooting resulting in the death or serious bodily injury of a person, the county attorney shall review the evidence and render a written opinion and charging decision, convene a grand jury, or refer the case to the attorney general for independent review and a charging decision. The results of the review shall promptly be provided to the officer involved or the officer’s legal counsel and the officer’s employing agency. If the case presents a conflict of interest, the review shall be referred to an independent county attorney, the attorney general, or a special prosecutor.

House subcommittee · named February 8, 2024

• Rep. Joshua Meggers (R) · joshua.meggers@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Robert Henderson (R) · robert.henderson@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Brian Meyer (D) · brian.meyer@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 2 for, 0 against

For: Iowa Fraternal Order of Police; Iowa State Police Association

In plain words

1. January 31, 2024Filed in the House and sent to the Public Safety committee
2. February 8, 2024House subcommittee named: Meggers, Henderson, Meyer and B
3. February 13, 2024Subcommittee recommended passing it
4. February 15, 2024Approved by the House committee
5. February 19, 2024Approved by the House committee, and given a new number: HF 2593
6. February 29, 2024Withdrawn