This bill amends existing Iowa law regarding no-contact orders and introduces provisions for electronic tracking and monitoring systems for defendants. It mandates that when a no-contact order is issued, the defendant must be informed that they may be required to be monitored electronically while the order is in effect. If the court finds probable cause for a violation of the no-contact order, the defendant will be required to use an electronic tracking system, with the costs of this monitoring being the responsibility of the defendant. The bill also establishes that a protective zone will be defined as any area within 1,000 feet of the protected party's residence or place of employment.

Additionally, the bill outlines the procedures for monitoring defendants under these no-contact orders. If the defendant is under supervision by the department or assigned to supervision as a condition of release, they will be placed on an electronic tracking system. If not, they must report to the sheriff's office within 24 hours of release to be equipped with the monitoring system. The electronic tracking system must provide alerts to both the protected party and law enforcement if the defendant enters the protective zone, ensuring continuous monitoring and immediate notification of any violations.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 331.653, 664A.3, 904.913