IA · rules
Iowa R. Crim. P. 2.61
Appointment of counsel
In cases where the defendant faces the possibility of
incarceration, the magistrate shall appoint counsel for an indigent defendant in accordance with
procedures established under rule 2.2(3). The magistrate shall allow the defendant reasonable
time and opportunity to consult with counsel if the defendant expresses a desire to do so.
History
[66GA, ch 1245(2), §1302; 67GA, ch 153, §85; 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
4b5035203759278d2e52a51d95259aa053962ea0d0a7033b17bd035d36b091c6
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