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Iowa R. Elec. P. 16.701
Criminal cases generally
16.701(1) EDMS in criminal cases. All criminal cases will be opened using EDMS.
16.701(2) Applicability of other chapter 16 rules to criminal cases. The rules in divisions I
through VI of the Iowa Rules of Electronic Procedure, including rules on the protection of
personal privacy, apply in criminal cases except as stated in this division.
16.701(3) Self-represented criminal defendants. A self-represented criminal defendant is not
required to register but may choose to register for electronic filing. If a person excused from
electronic filing chooses to register, the person waives the exception and is governed by these
rules in the same manner as any registered filer. A person who subsequently desires to be excused
must apply for and receive an exception pursuant to these rules.
History
[Court Order November 21, 2016, temporarily effective November 21, 2016, permanently effective February 1, 2017]
Provenance
- Source
- www.legis.iowa.gov
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-24
- Edition
- 2026-09-24
- Content hash
56bbb0a7712c1611404f170202616d0ce759d14bc3c4802aba2e13fa70af8e62
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