Iowa Code

Iowa Code § 802.8 (2026)

Time of finding indictment and information

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Within the meaning of this chapter:

1. An indictment is found when it is duly presented by the grand jury in open court and filed.

2. An information is found when it is filed. [C51, §2815; R60, §4517; C73, §4170; C97, §5168; C24, 27, 31, 35, 39, §13447; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, §752.6; C79, 81, §802.8] \n

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 2 cases, 1991–2012 · leading case: Roger B. Ennenga v. State of Iowa, 812 N.W.2d 696 (Iowa 2012).

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Roger B. Ennenga v. State of Iowa, 812 N.W.2d 696 (Iowa 2012). · cites it 6× “” Iowa Code § 802.8 (2). Interpreting “found” as to not mandate filing would be contrary to the plain language of the rules governing trial informations.”

Jones v. State, 479 N.W.2d 265 (Iowa 1991). “, Iowa Code §§ 802.8 (1), 804.1. B. Jones also claims that he is entitled to a second postconviction hearing because a guardian should have been appointed to assist him in his defense pursuant to Iowa Rule of Civil Procedure 12.”

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