Iowa Code § 809.12A (2026)

An appeal from a denial of an application for the return of seized property or from an order for the return of seized property shall be made within thirty days after the entry of a judgment order. The appellant, other than the state, shall post a bond of a reasonable amount as the court may fix and approve, conditioned to pay all costs of the proceedings if the appellant is unsuccessful on appeal. The appellant, other than the state, may be required to post a supersedeas bond or other security, as the court finds to be reasonable, in order to stay the operation of a forfeiture order under section 809A.16. 96 Acts, ch 1133, §49 Referred to in §809.4\n\n 809.13 and 809.14 Repealed by 96 Acts, ch 1133, §53. See chapter 809A.