Iowa HF2797 grants peace officers the right to petition the court regarding placement on a Brady-Giglio list.

Iowa HF2797 amends the peace officer, public safety, and emergency personnel bill of rights to ensure officers have the right to petition the district court if placed on a Brady-Giglio list by a prosecuting agency. This applies retroactively to placements and decisions occurring after July 1, 2021. The district court can review the evidence in camera, hold closed hearings, and provide relief including removal from the list. If the officer prevails, the court can award equitable relief, attorney fees, expenses, and court costs, paid by the state or the employing municipality or county.

Iowa HF2797 grants peace officers the right to petition the court regarding placement on a Brady-Giglio list.

Iowa HF2797 amends the peace officer, public safety, and emergency personnel bill of rights to ensure officers have the right to petition the district court if placed on a Brady-Giglio list by a prosecuting agency. This applies retroactively to placements and decisions occurring after July 1, 2021. The district court can review the evidence in camera, hold closed hearings, and provide relief including removal from the list. If the officer prevails, the court can award equitable relief, attorney fees, expenses, and court costs, paid by the state or the employing municipality or county.