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IA HSB124
IA HSB124A bill for an act relating to initial appearance minimum bond amounts for certain criminal offenses.(See HF 546.)
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Introduced
02/05/2025
02/05/2025
In Committee
02/05/2025
02/05/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
91st General Assembly
Bill Summary
This bill relates to initial appearance minimum bond amounts for certain criminal offenses. The bill provides that the initial minimum bond amount set by the magistrate shall not be less than $100,000 for a person arrested in obedience to a warrant for any of the following H.F. _____ offenses: attempted murder under Code section 707.11, assault with a weapon under Code section 708.1, willful injury under Code section 708.4(1), intimidation with a dangerous weapon under Code section 708.6(1), going armed with intent under Code section 708.8, or possession by a felon under Code section 724.26. The bill provides that the bond schedule established by the judicial council for release of an arrested person at a time when the courts are not in session shall not be used for a person arrested for a violation of Code section 707.11, 708.1, 708.4(1), 708.6, 708.8, or 724.26(1), or a forcible felony (Code section 702.11).
AI Summary
This Study Bill mandates a minimum bond of $100,000 for individuals arrested via warrant for serious offenses, including attempted murder, assault with a weapon, willful injury, intimidation with a dangerous weapon, going armed with intent, and possession by a felon, effectively preventing the use of standard bond schedules for these specific crimes when a court is not in session.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Public Safety (House)
Last Action
Committee report approving bill, renumbered as HF 546. (on 02/20/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=91&ba=HSB124 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/LGI/91/attachments/HSB124.html |
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