Iowa Chief Judge Leonard T. Strand — Standing Order RE: Guilty Pleas is a set of court orders issued by Chief Judge Leonard T. Strand of the Iowa District Court. The Standing Order defines guidelines for the acceptance of guilty pleas in criminal proceedings. It sets out the responsibilities of the court, the attorneys, and the accused in the plea process. Specifically, the order requires that the accused be fully aware of the rights they are waiving by pleading guilty, that the court carefully evaluate the plea to ensure it is voluntary and supported by an adequate factual basis, that the court provide a written statement of the plea agreement, and that the court provide a summary of the plea bargain to the accused. The Standing Order is divided into two parts: Part A deals with pleas in district court, and Part B deals with pleas in juvenile court. Both parts set out the requirements for the acceptance of a guilty plea in criminal proceedings in Iowa.