Iowa SF349 mandates strict enforcement of discovery deadlines in civil procedure, imposing penalties and fees for non-compliance.

Iowa SF349 amends the rules of civil procedure to enforce strict compliance with discovery deadlines. The bill stipulates that courts cannot waive or extend these deadlines unless all parties agree. If a party fails to meet a deadline, the court must assess a civil penalty and award reasonable attorney fees to the nonoffending party. These penalties and fees are in addition to any other remedies available under the rules or law. The court is also prohibited from waiving these penalties or fees.

Iowa SF349 mandates strict enforcement of discovery deadlines in civil procedure, imposing penalties and fees for non-compliance.

Iowa SF349 amends the rules of civil procedure to enforce strict compliance with discovery deadlines. The bill stipulates that courts cannot waive or extend these deadlines unless all parties agree. If a party fails to meet a deadline, the court must assess a civil penalty and award reasonable attorney fees to the nonoffending party. These penalties and fees are in addition to any other remedies available under the rules or law. The court is also prohibited from waiving these penalties or fees.