In the Matter of Amendments to the Chapter 16 Iowa Rules of Electronic Procedure (March 24, 2025)
Chief Justice Christensen has signed an order amending rule 16.702, regarding the paper filing of warrants and other similar applications, and rule 16.802, regarding the paper filing of emergency applications in juvenile cases. The amendments are not intended to modify existing clerk of court practices and are effective immediately.
In the Matter of Adopting Amendments to the Chapter 2 Iowa Rules of Criminal Procedure (March 24, 2025)
Chief Justice Christensen has signed an order amending Rule 2.36—Form 4: Return of Service to incorporate a recent amendment to Iowa Code section 808.8. The new form is adopted effective May 26, 2025, subject to the Iowa Code section 602.4202 legislative council review process.
In the Matter of Appointment to the Iowa Rules of Civil Procedure Review Task Force (February 11, 2025)
Chief Justice Christensen has signed an order appointing Carin Forbes, Iowa Attorney General’s Office, Des Moines, to the Iowa Rules of Civil Procedure Review Task Force.
In the Matter of Appointment to the Iowa Rules of Civil Procedure Review Task Force (January 22, 2025)
Chief Justice Christensen has signed an order appointing the Honorable Anuradha Vaitheswaran, Retired Judge of the Iowa Court of Appeals, Des Moines, to the Iowa Rules of Civil Procedure Review Task Force.
In the Matter of the Selection of a Chief Justice Pursuant to Iowa Code Section 602.4103 (January 10, 2025)
The Iowa Supreme Court reselected Justice Susan Larson Christensen, Harlan, as chief justice. Chief Justice Christensen’s previous term as chief justice expired December 31, 2024. Her new term begins January 1, 2025. A chief justice serves for two years.
In the Matter of Reappointment to the Supreme Court Advisory Committee on Judicial Technology (January 9, 2025)
Chief Justice Christensen has signed an order reappointing members to the Supreme Court Advisory Committee on Judicial Technology.
In the Matter of the Reappointment of Members to the Iowa Integrated Justice Advisory Committee (January 9, 2025)
Chief Justice Christensen has filed an order approving appointment of new members to the Iowa Integrated Justice Advisory Committee and re-appointment of certain members to the Committee.