House File 862 amends Section 331.755 of the Iowa Code, which outlines prohibited actions for county attorneys. The bill specifies that county attorneys are not allowed to accept fees for services rendered in prosecutions, engage as attorneys for parties other than the state or county in related actions, or receive assistance from other attorneys interested in civil actions based on matters involved in criminal prosecutions they have initiated. The language has been updated to clarify these prohibitions and to include that these restrictions also apply to members of the county attorney's law firm.

Additionally, the bill allows a board of supervisors to obtain outside counsel to represent the board or any county official, provided there is a majority vote in favor of this action. The bill is deemed to be of immediate importance and takes effect upon enactment.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 331.755
Reprinted: 331.755
Enrolled: 331.755