HF 2058: Relating to the Iowa rules of criminal procedure, including subpoenas issued to law enforcement officers

What it does

This bill relates to the Iowa rules of criminal procedure, including subpoenas issued to law enforcement officers. The bill requires the supreme court to revise the criminal rules to provide that a subpoena issued to a law enforcement officer to compel attendance at a hearing or trial must contain all of the following information: the date and time of the arrest; the citation number, if applicable; the court case number, if applicable; the name of the defendant; the charges against the defendant; and the date, time, and location of trial. The bill requires a law enforcement officer to be given a minimum of days’ notice before trial. The revised rules of criminal procedure shall be submitted for legislative council review no later than October 14, 2026.

House subcommittee · named February 4, 2026

• Rep. Blaine C. Watkins (R) · blaine.watkins@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Rick L. Olson (D) · rick.olson@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Craig Steven Williams (R) · craig.williams@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 1 for, 1 against

For: Iowa State Sheriffs' & Deputies' Association

Against: Iowa Association for Justice

In plain words

1. January 14, 2026Filed in the House and sent to the Judiciary committee
2. February 4, 2026House subcommittee named: Watkins, Olson and Williams
3. February 5, 2026Subcommittee recommended passing it