House File 549 introduces a new legal requirement for county attorneys in Iowa regarding the review of officer-involved shooting cases that result in death or serious bodily injury. The bill 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 report of the review must be delivered to the involved officer or their legal counsel and the employing agency within 180 days of receiving the evidence.

Furthermore, the bill stipulates that if there is a conflict of interest in the case, the review must be conducted by an independent county attorney, the attorney general, or a special prosecutor. The term "officer" is defined as per existing law in section 801.4, subsection 11. This legislation aims to ensure transparency and accountability in the handling of officer-involved shooting cases.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 331.756
Enrolled: 331.756