Scope of rules. The rules in this section provide procedures applicable to indictable

offenses. Unless the context indicates otherwise, rights or obligations of a defendant’s attorney also apply to an unrepresented defendant. [66GA, ch 1245(2), §1301; 67GA, ch 153, §2, 3; amendment 1981; 1984 Iowa Acts, ch 1323, §4; Report November 9, 2001, effective February 15, 2002; Court Order October 14, 2022, effective July 1, 2023]