This bill amends Section 804.21 of the Iowa Code to establish a minimum bond amount of $100,000 for individuals arrested under specific serious criminal offenses, including attempted murder, assault with a weapon, willful injury, intimidation with a dangerous weapon, going armed with intent, and possession by a felon. The magistrate is required to set this initial minimum bond amount when the offense is bailable, ensuring that the bond reflects the severity of the crime.

Additionally, the bill specifies that the bond schedule created by the judicial council for the release of arrested individuals when courts are not in session will not apply to those arrested for the aforementioned offenses or any forcible felonies. This change aims to enhance public safety by imposing stricter financial conditions for release on bail for serious crimes.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 804.21, 708.4