A bill for an act relating to immunity from criminal or civil liability in cases involving the justifiable use of reasonable force.

Summary

The bill amends Iowa law to give people who reasonably use force to protect themselves, another person, or property a presumption of immunity from criminal and civil suits. It requires a quick pre‑trial hearing and puts the burden on anyone challenging that immunity to prove, by clear and convincing evidence, that the force was not justified. Law‑enforcement agencies may investigate but may not arrest unless they find probable cause the force was unlawful.

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