Chief Justice Christensen has signed an order adopting amendments to the revised Chapter 2 Iowa Rules of Criminal Procedure. The amendments modify the rule regarding the process by which a minor complaining witness can request to be interviewed or deposed outside the presence of the defendant and the rule and forms related to the issuing of arrest warrants.

Order (271.00 KB)

Revised Proposed Chapter 2 Rules (249.80 KB)

Rule 2.36 — Form 6 Arrest Warrant After Indictment or Information (320.50 KB)

Rule 2.36 — Form 7 Arrest Warrant When Defendant Fails to Appear for Sentencing (186.60 KB)

Ch.2 Rules and Forms (Full) (1.29 MB)

Request for Public Comment on Proposed Amendments to Chapter 46 of the Iowa Court Rules, Rules of the Board of Examiners of Shorthand Reporters (June 30, 2023)

Chief Justice Christensen has signed an order requesting public comment on proposed amendments to chapter 46 of the Iowa Court Rules, Rules of the Board of Examiners of Shorthand Reporters. The deadline for submitting comments is 4:30 p.m. on August 29, 2023.

Order (262.10 KB)

Memo on Certified Shorthand Reporters Rule Change (323.68 KB)

Chapter 46 redline order (276.47 KB)

Public Comment (Chap. 46) (318.13 KB)

In the Matter of Amendments to Iowa Court Rule 22.14, Judicial Vacation (June 2, 2023)

Chief Justice Christensen has signed an order adopting amendments to Iowa Court Rule 22.14 regarding judicial vacation.

Order (310.14 KB)

Chief Justice Christensen has signed an order adopting amendments to Iowa Court Rule 22.14 regarding judicial vacation.

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