IA · rules
Iowa R. Crim. P. 2.53
To whom tried
2.53(1) Generally. Judicial magistrates and district associate judges may hear, try, and
determine simple misdemeanors.
2.53(2) Transfer. District judges may transfer any simple misdemeanors pending before them
to a judicial magistrate or district associate judge.
2.53(3) Joint trial. When a simple misdemeanor arises out of the same transaction or
occurrence as an indictable offense, preference should be given to consolidating the matters for
trial.
2.53(4) Jury trial. A simple misdemeanor is not tried to a jury unless the defendant timely
requests a jury trial within 10 days following the plea of not guilty.
History
[66GA, ch 1245(2), §1302; 67GA, ch 153, §82; Report November 9, 2001, effective February 15, 2002; Court Order October 14, 2022, effective July 1, 2023]
Provenance
- Source
- www.legis.iowa.gov
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-24
- Edition
- 2026-09-24
- Content hash
20c21637f6fc97f34408580c5834ab1de7d6a370c82748b3292287d99278400b
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