SF 2262: 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.

Lobbying · 2 for, 0 against

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

In plain words

1. February 8, 2024Filed in the Senate
2. February 8, 2024Approved by the Senate committee
3. February 20, 2024Passed the Senate, 46–0
4. March 11, 2024Took the place of HF 2238 on the House floor (the same legislation)
5. March 11, 2024Passed the House, 99–0
6. April 10, 2024Sent to the Governor
7. April 10, 2024Signed into law