The bill amends Section 331.756 of the Iowa Code to establish a new protocol for the review of officer-involved shooting cases that result in death or serious bodily injury. It mandates that the county attorney must review the evidence and provide a written opinion and charging decision, which may include convening a grand jury or referring the case to the attorney general. Additionally, a detailed written report of the review must be delivered to the involved officer or their legal counsel, as well as the officer's employing agency, within 180 days of the county attorney receiving the evidence.

Furthermore, the bill stipulates that if there is a conflict of interest in the case, the review should be conducted by an independent county attorney, the attorney general, or a special prosecutor. The definition of "officer" is aligned with the existing definition in section 801.4, subsection 11. This legislative change aims to ensure transparency and accountability in the handling of officer-involved shooting incidents.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 331.756