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Orders - March 2020 Archive

In the Matter of Ongoing Provisions for Coronavirus/COVID-19 Impact Amended March 28, 2020 Order on Court Services (March 31, 2020)

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Request for Public Comment on Proposed Amendments to Chapter 2, Iowa Rules of Criminal Procedure (March 30, 2020)

The Iowa Supreme Court requests public comment regarding proposed amendments to Chapter 2, Iowa Rules of Criminal Procedure.  The deadline for submitting comments is 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 30, 2020.

In the Matter of Preparation for Coronavirus/COVID-19 Impact on the Boards and Commissions Overseen by the Office of Professional Regulation (March 27, 2020)

Chief Justice Christensen has signed a supervisory order regarding the Coronavirus/COVID-19 impact on the boards and commissions overseen by the Office of Professional Regulation.

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In the Matter of Ongoing Provisions For Coronavirus/COVID-19 Impact On Court Services (March 17, 2020)

Chief Justice Christensen has signed a supervisory order permitting new ways to access courts to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. 

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In the Matter of Preparation For Coronavirus/COVID-19 Impact On the Office of Professional Regulation (March 16, 2020)

Chief Justice Christensen has signed a supervisory order detailing preparations aimed at minimizing coronavirus/COVID-19 impact on the Office of Professional Regulation.

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In the Matter of Ongoing Preparation For Coronavirus/COVID-19 Impact On Court Services (March 14, 2020)

Chief Justice Christensen has signed a supervisory order instituting procedures to keep the courts open to the fullest possible extent while protecting public safety by mitigating the impact of coronavirus/COVID-19. 

In the Matter of Preparation for Coronavirus/COVID-19 Impact on Juvenile Court Services (March 13, 2020)

Chief Justice Christensen has signed a supervisory order detailing preparations aimed at minimizing coronavirus/COVID-19 impact on juvenile court services.

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In the Matter of Preparation for Coronavirus/COVID-19 Impact on Court Services (March 12, 2020)

Chief Justice Christensen has signed a supervisory order detailing preparations aimed at minimizing coronavirus/COVID-19 impact on the services the judicial branch provides Iowans.

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Request for Public Comment on Proposed Amendments to Chapter 47, Court Interpreter and Translator Rules (March 9, 2020)

Chief Justice Christensen has signed an order requesting public comment regarding proposed amendments to Chapter 47, court interpreter and translator rules.  The deadline for submitting comments is 4:30 p.m. on May 8, 2020.

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In the Matter of Iowa Court Rule 12.36 - Form 30 (March 6, 2020)

Chief Justice Christensen has signed an order removing Rule 12.36--Form 30 from the Iowa Court Rules effective immediately.

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