Establishes a hearing to determine immunity from criminal or civil liability for using reasonable force in self-defense.

The bill amends Section 704.13 of the Iowa Code to provide a hearing for determining immunity from criminal or civil liability when reasonable force is used in defense of oneself, others, or property. A defendant in a criminal action can file a motion for immunity at least 45 days before trial, triggering a pretrial hearing. If the defendant establishes a prima facie claim of immunity, the state must prove by clear and convincing evidence that the defendant is not immune. If the state fails, the case is dismissed with prejudice; if successful, the case proceeds to trial.

Establishes a hearing to determine immunity from criminal or civil liability for using reasonable force in self-defense.

The bill amends Section 704.13 of the Iowa Code to provide a hearing for determining immunity from criminal or civil liability when reasonable force is used in defense of oneself, others, or property. A defendant in a criminal action can file a motion for immunity at least 45 days before trial, triggering a pretrial hearing. If the defendant establishes a prima facie claim of immunity, the state must prove by clear and convincing evidence that the defendant is not immune. If the state fails, the case is dismissed with prejudice; if successful, the case proceeds to trial.