Iowa SF362 amends administrative investigation procedures for peace officers, public safety, and emergency personnel, including disciplinary hearings.

Iowa SF362 modifies administrative investigation procedures for peace officers, public safety, and emergency personnel. It grants sheriffs the authority to select and retain outside legal counsel for third-party public records requests related to Brady-Giglio lists. The bill outlines the district court's jurisdiction over actions brought under the chapter, allowing for in-camera reviews and closed hearings. It also provides officers with the right to petition the district court, appeal, or intervene in actions regarding their placement on a Brady-Giglio list.

Iowa SF362 amends administrative investigation procedures for peace officers, public safety, and emergency personnel, including disciplinary hearings.

Iowa SF362 modifies administrative investigation procedures for peace officers, public safety, and emergency personnel. It grants sheriffs the authority to select and retain outside legal counsel for third-party public records requests related to Brady-Giglio lists. The bill outlines the district court's jurisdiction over actions brought under the chapter, allowing for in-camera reviews and closed hearings. It also provides officers with the right to petition the district court, appeal, or intervene in actions regarding their placement on a Brady-Giglio list.