Terms Used In Iowa Code 814.13

  • Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
  • Bail: Security given for the release of a criminal defendant or witness from legal custody (usually in the form of money) to secure his/her appearance on the day and time appointed.
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
814.13 Appeal or application by the defendant — effect.
An appeal or application for discretionary review taken by the defendant does not stay the
execution of the judgment unless the defendant is released on bail or otherwise as provided by law.
[R60, §4914, 4915; C73, §4528, 4529; C97, §5453; C24, 27, 31, 35, 39, §14002; C46, 50, 54,
58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, §793.10; C79, 81, §814.13]