In the Matter of Adopting Rule 22.41 of the Iowa Court Rules Relating to Iowa Treatment Courts (July 27, 2023)
Chief Justice Susan Christensen has signed an order adopting rule 22.41, relating to the establishment and procedures of treatment courts.
In the Matter of Private Retention of Court Reporters in Civil Cases (July 21, 2023)
Chief Justice Christensen has signed a corrected order concerning the hiring of private court reporters by counsel in civil cases that repealed orders that were done in 2010 and 2023 and updated the procedure and rates. The original order referred to a “November 10, 2010 order” and a “May 1, 2013 order.” The correct references are “November 24, 2010 order” and “May 1, 2023 order.”
In the Matter of Adoption of Amendments to Chapters 34, 35, 39, 41, 45, and 46 in Division III, Professional Regulation, of the Iowa Court Rules (July 11, 2023)
Chief Justice Christensen has signed an order approving amendments to various chapters of the Iowa Court Rules in Division III, Professional Regulation.
Request for Public Comment on Proposed Iowa Rules of Remote Proceedings (July 10, 2023)
Chief Justice Christensen has signed an order requesting public comment on proposed Iowa Rules of Remote Proceedings from the Remote Proceedings Task Force. The deadline for submitting public comments is 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, August 3, 2023.
In the Matter of Amendments to Iowa Court Rules 31.6 and 31.12(2) Concerning Admission to the Bar (July 7, 2023)
Chief Justice Christensen has signed an order amending Iowa Court Rules 31.6 concerning deferral of bar exam fees and 31.12(2) concerning applications for admission without examination.
Order Rescinding December 6, 2021 Order (July 3, 2023)
Chief Justice Christensen has signed an order rescinding the supreme court's December 6, 2021 supervisory order—and two subsequent amendments—relating to certain provisions relating to the Coronavirus/COVID-19 impact on court services.