Iowa Supreme Court to Livestream Oral Arguments
The Iowa Supreme Court will live stream this morning's oral arguments from Drake University beginning at 9:30 am.
Supreme Court Expected Rulings
The Iowa Supreme Court expects to file opinions in four cases on Friday, March 31, 2023.
Court of Appeals Most Recent Opinions
The Iowa Court of Appeals filed 60 opinions on March 29, 2023.
Iowa Supreme Court Justices to Meet with Perry Area Students
On Tuesday April 4 and Wednesday April 5, justices of the Iowa Supreme Court will meet with students from seven Perry area high schools to discuss the Iowa judicial system and the role of the courts in Iowa.
High School Visit Schedule:
Tuesday, April 4
1:30 pm Justice Christopher McDonald will visit ADM Senior High School
1:30 pm Justice Matthew McDermott will visit Waukee Northwest High School
2:00 pm Justice David May will visit Van Meter High School
Wednesday, April 5
9:00 am Justice Edward Mansfield will visit Woodward Granger High School
9:20 am Justice Dana Oxley will visit Dallas Center-Grimes High School
9:30 am Justice Thomas Waterman will visit Perry High School
10:00 am Chief Justice Susan Christensen will visit Waukee High School
In the Balance Podcast Releases 30th Episode
In recognition of Women’s History Month, we highlighted the first black woman admitted to the Iowa State Bar, and one of the founding members of the National Bar Association: Gertrude E. Rush.
Supreme Court Most Recent Opinions
The Iowa Supreme Court filed an opinion in two cases this week.
In the Matter of amendments to the Iowa Court Rules
Chief Justice Christensen has signed an order adopting amendments to Iowa Court Rule 17.100 and the forms for Dissolution of Marriage with no Minor or Dependent Adult Children. The updated fillable forms are provided on the Iowa Judicial Branch website.
Iowa Supreme Court to Hear Oral Arguments in Perry
On Tuesday, April 4, the Iowa Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in Perry, Iowa. The proceeding will take place in the Perry Performing Arts Center, 1200 18th Street. The oral arguments are open to the public and will begin at 7 p.m.
Iowa Supreme Court Remote Proceedings Task Force
Chief Justice Christensen has entered an order establishing a Remote Proceedings Task Force. The task force is charged with providing recommendations to the supreme court for the use of remote technology in court proceedings. The task force is divided into four work groups: criminal, civil, family, and juvenile law.
Notice of One-Year Treasury Constant Maturity Index for Calculation of Interest on Certain Judgments
This certification of the most recent one-year treasury constant maturity index published by the Federal Reserve in the H15 Report is distributed to the courts in conformance with Iowa Code Section 668.13(3). The average yield during the most recent month for securities included in the one-year treasury constant maturity index was 5.22 percent. This notice will be updated and distributed monthly.