814.5  The state as appellant or applicant.

1.  Right of appeal is granted the state from:

a.  An order dismissing an indictment, information, or any count thereof.

b.  A judgment for the defendant on a motion to the indictment or the information.

c.  An order arresting judgment or granting a new trial.

2.  Discretionary review may be available in the following cases:

a.  An order dismissing an arrest or search warrant.

b.  An order suppressing or admitting evidence.

c.  An order granting or denying a motion for a change of venue.

d.  A final judgment or order raising a question of law important to the judiciary and the profession.

Section History: Early form

  [C79, 81, § 814.5; 82 Acts, ch 1021, § 8, 12(1)]


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