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Iowa R. Crim. P. 2.74

Correction or reduction of sentence

activein force · 2023-07-01 – presentact-effective-date

2.74(1) The magistrate may correct an illegal sentence at any time. The magistrate may correct

a sentence imposed in an illegal manner or may reduce a sentence:

a. Within 10 days after the sentence is imposed.

b. Within 10 days after the receipt by the magistrate of a mandate issued upon affirmance of

the judgment or dismissal of the appeal.

c. Within 10 days after entry of any order or judgment of the appellate court denying review

of, or having the effect of upholding, a judgment of conviction.

2.74(2) The magistrate may also reduce a sentence upon revocation of probation as provided

by law.

History

[66GA, ch 1245(2), §1302; 67GA, ch 153, §89; 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
7aa98aaa64b43e67701129f300a6c1b4469b3b0a43889fb1f7e923a11260b27f
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