Iowa Ct. R. 8.15 (2026)

Rule 8.15 Multiple juvenile defendants. Two or more juveniles may be tried jointly if in the discretion of the court a joint trial will not result in prejudice to one or more of the parties. Otherwise, the juvenile defendants shall be tried separately. When tried jointly, the juvenile defendants shall be adjudged separately on each count. [Report April 7, 2000, effective July 1, 2000; November 9, 2001, effective February 15, 2002]