Iowa Court Rules

Iowa R. Crim. P. 2.37 (2026)

Rule 2.37. Forms other than warrants

✓ current as of August 2026

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Rule 2.37 Forms other than warrants. The following forms are illustrative and not mandatory, but any particular instrument shall substantially comply with the form illustrated. [66GA, ch 1245(2), §1301; 1984 Iowa Acts, ch 1324, §2; Report November 9, 2001, effective February 15, 2002]

Rule 2.37 — Form 1: Bail Bond.

[66GA, ch 1245(2), §1301; 67GA, ch 153, §96; Report November 9, 2001, effective February 15, 2002]

Rule 2.37 — Form 2: Order for Discharge of Defendant Upon Bail.

[66GA, ch 1245(2), §1301; 67GA, ch 153, §97; Report November 9, 2001, effective February 15, 2002]

Rule 2.37 — Form 3: Order for Discharge of Defendant Upon Bail: Another Form.

[66GA, ch 1245(2), §1301; 67GA, ch 153, §98; Report November 9, 2001, effective February 15, 2002]

Rule 2.37 — Form 4: Trial Information.

[66GA, ch 1245(2), §1301; 67GA, ch 153, §99; Report 1978, effective July 1, 1979; amendment 1979; November 9, 2001, effective February 15, 2002]

Rule 2.37 — Form 5: General Indictment Form.

[66GA, ch 1245(2), §1301; 67GA, ch 153, §100; Report November 9, 2001, effective February 15, 2002]

Rule 2.37 — Form 6: Written Arraignment and Plea of Not Guilty.

[Report 1982; November 9, 2001, effective February 15, 2002; Court Order March 31, 2020, temporarily effective March 31, 2020, permanently effective May 30, 2020; October 14, 2022, effective July 1, 2023]

Rule 2.37 — Form 6(a): Written Arraignment and Plea of Not Guilty (Self-Represented)

[Court Order August 30, 2024; effective October 30, 2024]

Rule 2.37 — Form 6(b): Written Arraignment and Plea of Not Guilty (By Attorney)

[Court Order August 30, 2024; effective October 30, 2024]

Rule 2.37 — Form 7: Application for Postconviction Relief Form.

DIRECTIONS TO CLERK OF COURT

The clerk of court shall docket this application upon its receipt and promptly bring it to the attention of the court and deliver a copy to the county attorney and the attorney general. See Iowa Code §822.3. [Report 1980; November 9, 2001, effective February 15, 2002; Court Order March 31, 2020, temporarily effective March 31, 2020, permanently effective May 30, 2020]

Rule 2.37 — Form 8: Self-Represented Waiver of Initial Appearance and Preliminary Hearing for Indictable Offense