In the Matter of Adoption of Iowa Court Rule 22.37—Judicial Officer Medical Leave
Chief Justice Christensen has signed an order adopting new Iowa Court Rule 22.37—Judicial Officer Medical Leave.
Judicial Nominating Commission approves rule amendment
The State Judicial Nominating Commission, which is responsible for selecting nominees for appointment to the Iowa Court of Appeals and Iowa Supreme Court, announced today that it has approved an amendment to the Amended and Restated State and District Judicial Nominating Commissions Uniform Rules of Procedure.
Notice of Pending Elections for State Judicial Nominating Commissioners
Nominating petitions are now available for individuals who wish to have their name listed on the ballot to fill State Judicial Nominating Commissioner positions with terms that will begin on July 1, 2025, and expire on June 30, 2031.
Iowa Supreme Court to Hear Oral Arguments in Marshalltown November 19
On Tuesday, November 19, the Iowa Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in Marshalltown, Iowa. The proceedings will take place in the Marshalltown Performing Arts Center at Marshalltown High School, 1602 South Second Avenue. The oral arguments are open to the public and will begin at 7 p.m.
In the Balance Podcast Releases 49th Episode
This month, In The Balance podcast hosts Judge Brent Pattison, Associate Judge for District 5C. He shares his perspective on the adoption process and its impact on the families involved.
https://www.iowacourts.gov/for-the-public/in-the-balance-podcast/2024/11/13/episode-49
In the Matter of the Judicial Officer Mentorship Program
Chief Justice Christensen has signed an order establishing the Judicial Officer Mentorship Program, which will begin January 1, 2025.
https://www.iowacourts.gov/iowa-courts/supreme-court/orders
Notice of Pending Special Election for District Judicial Nominating Commissioner in District 8A
Notice is hereby given of a vacancy in the office of Elective Judicial Nominating Commissioner for Judicial Election District 8A.
Statement on Iowa Judicial Branch Collection and Distribution of Court Debt
Statement on Iowa Judicial Branch Collection and Distribution of Court Debt
Information about Iowa Judges and Judicial Retention
Iowa voters can find information about the professional qualifications and background of every judge standing for retention in the November 5 general election on the Iowa Judicial Branch website.
Investiture for Iowa Court of Appeals Judge John Sandy October 23, 2024
On Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at 3:00 p.m., Governor Kim Reynolds will administer the ceremonial oath of office to Iowa Court of Appeals Judge John Sandy during a public investiture in the Iowa Supreme Court Courtroom at the Iowa Judicial Branch Building located at 1111 E. Court Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50319.