Reporter's Guide to Iowa Court Systems  

  

A guide containing practical information about access to court records and proceedings, limits on cameras and recorders in courtrooms, etc.  Also an overview of the statewide court system with a helpful glossary of legal terms. 

  

  

Finding a Legal Decision  

  

Tips on finding a case decision and how to read it.  Also, tips for conducting online legal research along with some helpful legal links on the web. 

  

  

Iowa Criminal Statutes Summary Chart  

  

This chart shows the potential penalties, including fines, fees, surcharges and terms of incarceration, that apply to violations of the state's criminal laws.    

  

  

Uniform Bond Schedules  

  

  

Public Opinion Survey:  The Iowa Court System   

  

Fall 1981 

  

  

Public Awareness and Assessments of the Courts in Iowa  

  

Final Report to the Steering Committee of the Iowa Supreme Court Commission on Planning for the 21^st Century - January 1996 

  

  

E Mail Notification Service  

  

The Judicial Branch offers a free e-mail notification service for Supreme Court opinions, Court of Appeals opinions, News Releases and Orders.