Supreme Court Most Recent Opinions
The Iowa Supreme Court filed opinions in three cases this week.
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) (2017).
Iowa Supreme Court Acting Chief Justice David Wiggins to retire
Today, Iowa Supreme Court Acting Chief Justice David Wiggins, West Des Moines, announced his retirement effective March 13, 2020. Acting Chief Justice Wiggins was appointed to the supreme court in 2003. His complete biography is on the Iowa Judicial Branch website at https://www.iowacourts.gov/iowa-courts/supreme-court/justices/david-wiggins/
Three Nominees Chosen for Iowa Supreme Court vacancy
Twelve Iowans applied with the State Judicial Nominating Commission to fill the vacancy on the Iowa Supreme Court that occurred upon the death of Chief Justice Mark Cady.
State of the Judiciary Message — January 15
On Wednesday, January 15, 2020, at 10 a.m. in the House Chambers, Acting Chief Justice David Wiggins of the Iowa Supreme Court will address a joint convention of the General Assembly on the Condition of the Judiciary.
Court of Appeals Most Recent Opinions
The Iowa Court of Appeals filed 69 opinions on January 9, 2020.
Live Stream Judicial Nominating Commission Interviews
Live stream today's Judicial Nominating Commission's interviews, beginning this afternoon at 12:40 pm.
List of Applicants and Interview Schedule for Iowa Supreme Court vacancy
Twelve Iowans have applied with the State Judicial Nominating Commission to fill the vacancy on the Iowa Supreme Court that occurred upon the passing of Chief Justice Mark Cady.
December Oral Argument Videos Posted
The December 2019 oral argument videos are now posted on YouTube.
Federal grant to benefit problem solving courts serving Iowans statewide
The Bureau of Justice Assistance awarded the Iowa Judicial Branch a three-year, $500,000 grant to establish uniform standards for Iowa’s adult problem solving courts and to implement a long-term strategy to create a statewide system of support and accountability. Implementation of the strategy began with the recent hiring of a Statewide Problem Solving Court Coordinator. The strategy also includes the development and implementation of standard data collection and performance measurement policies and the formation of an Iowa problem solving court professionals association that will provide training, create opportunities for collaboration, and assist in the implementation of best practices.