State v. Boelman

McCORMICK, Justice.

The case presents a question under Iowa R.Crim.P. 27(2)(a). In relevant part, the rule requires that when an adult is arrested for a public offense “and an indictment is not found within forty-five days, the court must order the prosecution to be dismissed, unless good cause to the contrary is shown or the defendant waives his right thereto.” The trial court overruled defendant Carmen Boelman’s,motion to dismiss the trial information alleging breach of this rule. She was subsequently convicted of the charge of false use of a financial instrument (FUFI) and appealed. The…