Iowa RedLine Uniform Bench Trial Management Order 05-17-2017 is a court document issued by the Iowa Supreme Court that establishes uniform guidelines for the administration of bench trials in Iowa courts. It applies to all bench trials in Iowa state courts, including both civil and criminal trials. The order outlines the procedures for the trial, as well as the rules of evidence and procedure that apply to the proceedings. It also sets forth the scheduling of the trial, the roles of attorneys and witnesses, and the required record keeping. The order includes two types of uniform bench trial management orders: one for criminal trials and one for civil trials.