On Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. in the House Chambers, Chief Justice Susan Larson Christensen of the Iowa Supreme Court will address a joint convention of the General Assembly on the Condition of the Judiciary.
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.
The State Judicial Nominating Commission, which is responsible for selecting nominees for appointment to the Iowa Court of Appeals and Iowa Supreme Court, announced today that it has approved an amendment to the Amended and Restated State and District Judicial Nominating Commissions Uniform Rules of Procedure.
Nominating petitions are now available for individuals who wish to have their name listed on the ballot to fill State Judicial Nominating Commissioner positions with terms that will begin on July 1, 2025, and expire on June 30, 2031.
On Tuesday, November 19, the Iowa Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in Marshalltown, Iowa. The proceedings will take place in the Marshalltown Performing Arts Center at Marshalltown High School, 1602 South Second Avenue. The oral arguments are open to the public and will begin at 7 p.m.
Notice is hereby given of a vacancy in the office of Elective Judicial Nominating Commissioner for Judicial Election District 8A.
Statement on Iowa Judicial Branch Collection and Distribution of Court Debt
Iowa voters can find information about the professional qualifications and background of every judge standing for retention in the November 5 general election on the Iowa Judicial Branch website.
On Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at 3:00 p.m., Governor Kim Reynolds will administer the ceremonial oath of office to Iowa Court of Appeals Judge John Sandy during a public investiture in the Iowa Supreme Court Courtroom at the Iowa Judicial Branch Building located at 1111 E. Court Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50319.
On Tuesday, October 8, the Iowa Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in the Historic Supreme Court Courtroom in the Iowa State Capitol beginning at 7 p.m.