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News Release
April 7, 2009
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Contact:
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Steve Davis, Court Communications Officer, (515)
725-8058
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Varnum v. Brien: Effective Date of Decision
Des Moines, April 7, 2009— Under the
Iowa Court Rules, a decision of the supreme court takes effect on the date the
court issues procedendo, which normally occurs twenty-one days after an opinion
is filed, unless a petition for rehearing has been filed. In the case of Varnum v. Brien, the
twenty-one day period ends on April 24—a day that all court offices are closed
because of budget cuts. Consequently,
unless a petition for rehearing is filed in this case, the court will likely
issue procedendo on Monday, April 27.
Note: Judges
and court employees are prohibited from giving legal advice. Anyone seeking legal advice about procedures
for obtaining or granting a marriage license should consult with legal counsel.
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