State of Iowa v. Adam Christopher Dahl

WIGGINS, Justice.

A criminal defendant appeals a district court ruling denying his request for an ex parte hearing on the merits of his application for appointment of a private investigator at state expense. We conclude the defendant was entitled to an ex parte hearing on the merits of his application. Accordingly,. we reverse the order of the district court denying the request for an ex parte hearing and remand the case with instructions.

I. Background Facts and Proceedings.

Adam Dahl’s ex-girlfriend accused him of entering her home and assaulting her. She further complained that he entered her…