Supreme Court Most Recent Opinions
The Iowa Supreme Court filed opinions in two cases this week.
In the Balance Podcast Releases 59th Episode
This month on the In the Balance podcast, our guest is Judge Dustria Ann Relph. She is the Chair of the District 5B Judicial Nominating Commission. She shares her insights on the Judicial Nominating Commission membership, process, and its important role in selecting judges.
https://www.iowacourts.gov/for-the-public/in-the-balance-podcast/2026/02/26/episode-59-judicial-nominating-commission-with-judge-dustria-ann-relph
February 2026 Iowa Court of Appeals Iowa City oral argument videos are now published on YouTube.
February 2026 Iowa Court of Appeals Iowa City oral argument videos are now published on YouTube.
February 2026 Iowa City Oral Argument Videos - YouTube
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Read More about Court of Appeals Most Recent OpinionsFebruary 2026 Iowa Court of Appeals oral argument videos are now published on YouTube.
February 2026 Iowa Court of Appeals oral argument videos are now published on YouTube.
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In the Matter of Amendments to Chapter 31 of the Iowa Court Rules and Concerning Adoption of the NextGen Bar Examination
Chief Justice Christensen has signed an order concerning adoption of the NextGen Bar Examination and amendments to chapter 31 of the Iowa Court Rules. The effective date of the order and rule amendments is July 1, 2026.
https://www.iowacourts.gov/iowa-courts/supreme-court/orders
February 2026 Iowa Supreme Court oral argument videos are now published on YouTube.
February 2026 Iowa Supreme Court oral argument videos are now published on YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhC3lSpOElz7emwQgSvisr6pDS3kpooar
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The Supreme Court granted 5 cases, denied 20 cases, and 25 cases were held for consideration.
The Supreme Court granted 5 cases, denied 20 cases, and 25 cases were held for consideration.
https://www.iowacourts.gov/iowa-courts/supreme-court/further-review-orders/
In the Matter of Establishment of the Iowa Access to Justice Commission Small Claims Forms Task Force
Chief Justice Christensen has signed an order establishing the Iowa Access to Justice Commission Small Claims Task Force.
https://www.iowacourts.gov/iowa-courts/supreme-court/orders
In the Matter of Amendments to Chapter 17, Rule 17.300 of the Iowa Court Rules—Forms for Modifying Child Support
Chief Justice Christensen has signed an order approving updates to Iowa Court Rule 17.300 and the forms for an Iowa Child Support Modification, effective immediately. The updated forms will be available on the Iowa Judicial Branch website in fillable and savable .pdfs.
https://www.iowacourts.gov/iowa-courts/supreme-court/orders