This bill amends various sections of the Iowa Code related to administrative investigations under the peace officer, public safety, and emergency personnel bill of rights, as well as civil service disciplinary hearings and appeals. Key changes include the requirement that upon written request, officers or their legal counsel must be provided with the written complaint, witness statements, and the complete investigative report at no charge at the end of the investigation. The bill also clarifies that interviews of officers will be conducted at reasonable times and locations, and it removes a provision that previously stated there was no private cause of action against prosecuting agencies.

Additionally, the bill establishes rights for officers placed on a Brady-Giglio list, ensuring that prosecuting agencies make decisions in good faith regarding such placements. It prohibits county attorneys from representing entities involved in cases related to the same facts as the Brady-Giglio list placement unless informed consent is given. The district court is granted jurisdiction over actions under this chapter, with the ability to appeal decisions to the Iowa Supreme Court. Furthermore, the bill reinforces confidentiality for peer support counselors and individuals involved in crisis interventions, preventing them from disclosing confidential communications in testimony. The bill takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 80F.1, 341A.12, 622.10