Iowa Law  

 

Where to Find Iowa Statutes, Court Rules, Case Law and Constitution 

 

Iowa Code (statutes laws) and Iowa Constitution 

·         www.legis.state.ia.us/IowaLaw.html  

·         State Law Library 

·         Some local libraries. 

  

Iowa Court Rules (procedures for all courts in state court system) 

·         www.legis.state.ia.us/IowaLaw.html  

·         State Law Library 

·         Some local libraries 

  

Local Court Rules (procedures for some, but not all, judicial districts) 

·         See District Courts  

  

Iowa Case Law 

·         You might need to research decisions by the Iowa Supreme Court or Iowa Court of Appeals to determine if and how the courts have previously interpreted particular laws and rules, or ruled on legal issues similar to the issues involved in your case.  The official published opinions of both courts can be found in the North Western Reporter and North Western Reporter 2d, West Publishing, at the State Law Library and other libraries.    

·         Opinions entered after 1998 can be found on this website under "Courts."  

                                                   

 

Ask a Librarian 

  

Do you need help finding a law, rule or court decision?  This link takes you to a helpful service offered by the State Library of Iowa. 

 

Please Note:  It can be difficult to know and understand all the laws and procedures that might apply in a particular case.  For this reason, we suggest you consult with an attorney about your legal problems or case.