A bill for an act relating to the Iowa rules of criminal procedure including the right to a speedy trial.

HF 138 would require Iowa's Supreme Court to revise criminal procedure rules to extend the deadline for bringing a defendant to trial from 90 days to 120 days after an indictment is filed or after a venue change is granted by the court. This change directly affects criminal defendants facing potential trial delays in Iowa courts. The bill mandates the revised rules be submitted to the legislative council for review by October 14, 2025, and takes effect immediately upon enactment. The current rule requires trial within 90 days, making this an extension of the existing timeline.