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Rule 15.402 Defendant request to be excused from remote appearance

Division IV: Criminal Proceedings

A defendant may file a request to be excused from appearing remotely for a proceeding or the entirety of the case if the defendant will not be able to participate remotely. A request must state with specificity why the defendant is unable to participate remotely. If granted, the defendant must appear in person subject to Iowa Rule of Criminal Procedure 2.27.