822.4 Facts to be presented.
The application shall identify the proceedings in which the applicant was convicted, give the date of the entry of the judgment of conviction or sentence complained of, specifically set forth the grounds upon which the application is based, and clearly state the relief desired. Facts within the personal knowledge of the applicant shall be set forth separately from other allegations of facts and shall be verified as provided in section 822.3. Affidavits, records, or other evidence supporting its allegations shall be attached to the application or the application shall recite why they are not attached. The application shall identify all previous proceedings, together with the grounds therein asserted, taken by the applicant to secure relief from the conviction or sentence. Argument, citations, and discussion of authorities are unnecessary.
[C71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §663A.4]
C93, §822.4
Structure Iowa Code
Title XVI - CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE
Chapter 822 - POSTCONVICTION PROCEDURE
Section 822.1 - Statutes not applicable to convicted persons.
Section 822.2 - Situations where law applicable.
Section 822.3 - How to commence proceeding — limitation.
Section 822.3A - Pro se filings by applicants currently represented by counsel.
Section 822.4 - Facts to be presented.
Section 822.5 - Payment of costs.
Section 822.6 - Determination of relief.
Section 822.6A - Underlying trial court record part of application.
Section 822.6B - Electronic access to trial court records.
Section 822.6C - Associated costs.
Section 822.7 - Court to hear application.
Section 822.8 - Grounds must be all-inclusive.