Iowa R. Crim. P. 2.1 (2026)

Rule 2.1 Scope of rules. The rules in this section provide procedures applicable to indictable offenses. Unless the context indicates otherwise, rights or obligations of a defendant’s attorney also apply to an unrepresented defendant. [66GA, ch 1245(2), §1301; 67GA, ch 153, §2, 3; amendment 1981; 1984 Iowa Acts, ch 1323, §4; Report November 9, 2001, effective February 15, 2002; Court Order October 14, 2022, effective July 1, 2023]