SSB 1009: Relating to discovery and postconviction procedure

What it does

This bill relates to discovery and postconviction procedure. The bill provides limitations on discovery and procedure applicable to a claim for postconviction relief, notwithstanding any other statute, rule, or law. No discovery may be conducted unless and until permitted by order of the court consistent with the limitations of the bill or by prior agreement of the parties. A discovery request must be accompanied by a statement identifying the information sought and the manner in which the proposed discovery is to be conducted.

Senate subcommittee · named January 14, 2025

• Sen. Dan Dawson (R) · dan.dawson@legis.iowa.gov
• Sen. Matt Blake (D) · matt.blake@legis.iowa.gov
• Sen. Jason Schultz (R) · jason.schultz@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 4 for, 4 against

For: Iowa Attorney General Dept. of Justice; Iowa County Attorneys Association; Iowa Organization for Victim Assistance; Soaring Hearts

Against: American Civil Liberties Union of Iowa (ACLU-IA); Innocence Project; Iowa Association for Justice; Reforging Families

In plain words

1. January 14, 2025Filed in the Senate and sent to the Judiciary committee
2. January 14, 2025Senate subcommittee named: Dawson, Blake and Schultz
3. January 22, 2025Subcommittee recommended passing it
4. February 19, 2025Approved by the Senate committee, and given a new number: SF 393