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Rule 2.37 Forms other than warrants

Indictable Offenses

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]

Form 1: Bail Bond.

Form 2: Order for Discharge of Defendant Upon Bail.

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

Form 4: Trial Information.

Form 5: General Indictment Form.

Form 6: Written Arraignment and Plea of Not Guilty.

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

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

Form 7: Application for Postconviction Relief Form.

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

Form 9: Attorney Waiver of Initial Appearance and Preliminary Hearing for Indictable Offense

Form 10: Waiver of Speedy Trial (90 Day)

Form 11: Waiver of Speedy Trial (One Year)

Form 12: Waiver of Rights & Written Guilty Plea for Serious or Aggravated Misdemeanors or Nonforcible Class “D” Felonies