Request for Public Comment on Proposed Amendments to Chapter 6 of the Iowa Court Rules, Rules for Appellate Procedure (March 31, 2023)
Chief Justice Christensen has signed an order requesting public comment on proposed amendments to Chapter 6, Iowa Rules of Appellate Procedure. The deadline for submitting comments is 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 29, 2023.
In the Matter of amendments to Chapter 17, Rule 17.100 of the Iowa Court Rules (March 16, 2023)
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.
In the Matter of a Remote Proceedings Task Force (March 10, 2023)
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.