In the Matter of Iowa Judicial Branch Online Information Security Awareness Training (August 31, 2020)
Chief Justice Christensen has signed an order requiring judicial branch employees to complete a yearly online information security awareness training.
In the Matter of Adoption of Amendments to Registration of House Counsel Rule 31.16 and CLE Requirement Rule 41.3(3) (August 28, 2020)
Chief Justice Christensen has signed an order adopting amendments to the registration of house counsel provisions in rule 31.16, and striking rule 41.3(3), eliminating the cap on unmoderated CLE credits.
In the Matter of Adoption of Amendments to Chapter 32, Iowa Rules of Professional Conduct (August 28, 2020)
Chief Justice Christensen has signed an order adopting amendments to the Iowa Rules of Professional Conduct in chapter 32 of the Iowa Court Rules, effective January 1, 2021.
Request for Public Comment on Proposed Chapter 2 Criminal Case Expungement Rules (August 26, 2020)
In the Matter of Adopting Amendments to Chapter 16 Allowing Court Interpreter Access to Case Documents (August 26, 2020)
Request for Public Comment on Proposed Amendments to the Bar Examination Application Process, Chapter 31 of the Iowa Court Rules (August 19, 2020)
In the Matter of Access to Justice in Counties Impacted by Natural Disaster (August 19, 2020)
Chief Justice Christensen signed an order to extend the filing deadline to Tuesday, August 25, for filings otherwise due during the date range from August 10 to August 17, for attorneys with an office or residence in four counties, Clinton, Linn, Marshall, Poweshiek, still affected by power and internet outages caused by the "derecho."
In the Matter of Access to Justice in Counties Impacted by Natural Disaster (August 17, 2020)
In the Matter of Access to Justice in Counties Impacted by Natural Disaster (August 14, 2020)
Chief Justice Christensen signed an order to extend the filing deadline to Tuesday, August 18, for filings otherwise due during the date range from August 10 to August 17, for attorneys with an office or residence in two additional Iowa counties that are declared state disaster areas.
In the Matter of Access to Justice in Counties Impacted by Natural Disaster (August 13, 2020)
Chief Justice Christensen signed an order regarding Iowans' access to justice following the "derecho" natural disaster.