Iowa R. Crim. P. 2.21

2.21(1) Rules. Chapter 5 Iowa Rules of Evidence apply to criminal proceedings.

2.21(2) Questions of law and fact. In a jury trial of a criminal case, questions of law are

decided by the court and questions of fact are determined by the jury.

2.21(3) Corroboration of accomplice or person solicited. A conviction cannot be had upon the

testimony of an accomplice or a solicited person unless corroborated by other evidence, which

shall tend to connect the defendant with the commission of the offense. Corroboration is not

sufficient if it merely shows the commission of the offense or the circumstances thereof.

Corroboration of the testimony of victims shall not be required.

2.21(4) Confession of the defendant. The confession of the defendant, unless made in open

court, will not warrant a conviction unless accompanied with other proof that the defendant

committed the offense.

2.21(5) Disposition of exhibits.

a. In all criminal cases other than class “A” felonies, the clerk of court may dispose of all

exhibits when 180 days have elapsed after the expiration of all sentences imposed in the case. In

class “A” felonies, the clerk may dispose of all exhibits 180 days after the death of the defendant.

b. In no event shall the clerk of court dispose of exhibits when there is a pending appeal or

postconviction-relief action.

c. Disposal of firearms and ammunition shall be by delivery to the department of public safety

for disposition as provided by law. Disposal of controlled substances shall be by delivery to the

seizing law enforcement agency for disposal under Iowa Code section 124.506.

d. Any motion for return of an exhibit must be filed before the date when the clerk of court is

permitted to dispose of the exhibit.