This bill amends Section 910.2 of the Code of Iowa by adding a new subsection that allows for the court to order a defendant to pay pecuniary damages, category B restitution, court costs, and prosecution costs as part of the dismissal of a public offense. This provision can be enacted with the consent of both the defendant and the prosecuting attorney, thereby providing a mechanism for victims to receive compensation even when a case is dismissed.

The new language emphasizes that this order can be made notwithstanding any other statute or rule of law, indicating a significant flexibility in how restitution and costs can be handled in the context of public offense dismissals. This change aims to enhance the financial accountability of defendants towards their victims while also streamlining the legal process surrounding such dismissals.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 910.2