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| Request for Public Comment Regarding Access to Justice Recommendations (October 1, 2014) |
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Proposal to create a pro hac vice fee and a new lawyer fee to support legal services. |
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Order (1091 kb) |
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| Request for public comment regarding the Basic Skills Course requirement for newly admitted Iowa attorneys. (September 11, 2014) |
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Order (75 kb) |
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| In the Matter of Proposed Amendments to Iowa's Bar Admission Process (September 5, 2014) |
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Order (95 kb) |
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| Request for Public Comment Regarding Proposed Amendments to the Rules Governing Court Interpreters (August 22, 2014) |
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Order (813 kb) |
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| In the Matter of the Schedule for the Public Hearing Regarding Proposed Amendments to Iowa's Bar Admission Process (August 1, 2014) |
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Order (74 kb) |
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| No. 12-0649 Bertrand v. Mullin and the Iowa Democratic Party (May 30, 2014) |
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Correction Order (2545 kb) |
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| Request for Public Comment Regarding Proposed Amendments to Iowa's Bar Admission Process (May 14, 2014) |
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Order (119 kb) |
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| No. 12-2104 Blobaum Enterprises v. Auto-Owners Insurance et al (February 14, 2014) |
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Order (202 kb) |
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| Request for Public Comment Regarding Proposed Amendments to Division III of the Iowa Court Rules (January 7, 2014) |
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Order (124 kb) |
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| Request for Public Comment Regarding Proposed Amendments to the Student Practice Rule (January 7, 2014) |
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Order (100 kb) |
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| In the Matter of Extending the Deadline for Public Comment on Proposed Amendments to Iowa Discovery Rules and Expedited Civil Action Rule (Dec. 20, 2013) |
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Order (31 kb) |
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| In the Matter of Temporary Early Closures of Clerk of Iowa Supreme Court (December 5, 2013) |
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Order (363 kb) |
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| In the Matter of Amendments to Division III of the Court Rules Regarding the Client Security Trust Fund (November 26, 2013) |
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Order (160 kb) |
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| Request for public comment regarding proposed amendments to Iowa discovery rules and a proposed expedited civil action rule (November 1, 2013) |
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Order (1614 kb) |
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| Request for comments regarding proposed amendments to the Rules for Expanded Media Coverage (October 28, 2013) |
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Chapter 25 of the Iowa Court Rules |
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Order (112 kb) |
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| In the Matter of the New Rule of Juvenile Procedure (October 16, 2013) |
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Juvenile Procedure 8.36 |
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Order (705 kb) |
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| No. 11-0492 (August 28, 2013) |
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State of Iowa vs. Jason Jon Means |
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Order (63 kb) |
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| Request for Public Comment Regarding Proposed Amendments to Division III of the Iowa Court Rules (August 5, 2013) |
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Order (72 kb) |
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| Video of Public Hearing (July 9, 2013) |
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A public hearing on the proposed new rule of Juvenile Procedure 8.36 was held July 9, 2013, with oral presentations from individuals expressing different viewpoints on the proposed rule.
Video, Part 1
Video, Part 2 |
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| Schedule for Public Hearing on Proposed New Rule of Juvenile Procedure 8.36 (June 20, 2013) |
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Public hearing will begin at 9 a.m., Tuesday, July 9, 2013 |
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Order (64 kb) |
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| No. 11-0553 (June 7, 2013) |
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St. John's Full Gospel Baptist Church vs. Tax 207 and Polk County Treasurer |
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Order (34 kb) |
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| In the Matter of the Appointment of an Independent Special Counsel (May 10, 2013) |
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Order (209 kb) |
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| No. 11-2019 (May 10, 2013) |
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Residents of Elsie Mason Manor & Ligutti Tower, Katherine Daniel, et al., vs. First Baptist Housing Foundation and American Baptist Homes of the Midwest |
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Order (64 kb) |
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| Request for Public Comment Regarding Proposed Amendments to the Rules Governing Court Interpreters (March 18, 2013) |
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Order (765 kb) |
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| Setting Public Hearing and Reopening Comment Period on Proposed New Rule of Juvenile Procedure 8.36 (March 18, 2013) |
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Order (724 kb) |
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| In the Matter of Appointment of Judges to the Iowa Business Specialty Court Pilot Project (March 4, 2013) |
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Order (46 kb) |
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| Request for Public Comment Regarding Recommendations of the Iowa Supreme Court 2012 Child Support Guidelines Review Committee (January 25, 2013 |
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Order (89 kb) |
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| In the Matter of Amendments to Iowa Court Rules Regulating the Practice of Law (December 10, 2012) |
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The Iowa Supreme Court Chief Justice has signed an order amending various rules of Division III (Professional Regulation) of the Iowa Court Rules. With two exceptions noted in the order, these amendments are effective immediately. Also accompanying the order is a summary of the amendments. |
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Order (27 kb) |
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| In the Matter of Appointments to the Committee on Expanded Media Coverage (December 7, 2012) |
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Order (380 kb) |
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| Corrected Expanded Media Coverage Committee Order |
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Nunc Pro Tunc (47 kb) |
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| Request for Public Comment Regarding Proposed Emeritus Pro Bono Practice Rule (December 6, 2012). |
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Order (309 kb) |
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| Request for Public Comment Regarding Proposed rules governing the filing of electronic documents in the Iowa Appellate Courts (December 6, 2012). |
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Order (546 kb) |
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| Request for public comment regarding proposed collection activities (October 25, 2012) |
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Order (84 kb) |
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| In the Matter of the Electronic Document Management System and Standard eForms of Pleadings for Small Claims Actions (October 25, 2012) |
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Supervisory Order (72 kb) |
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| In the Matter of Appointments to the Advisory Committee Concerning Certain Civil Justice Reform Task Force Recommendations (October 10, 2012) |
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Order (78 kb) |
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| Request for public comment regarding a proposed new rule of juvenile procedure 8.36 (August 30, 2012) |
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Order (140 kb) |
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| Request for public comment regarding amendments to Professional Regulation of the Iowa Court Rules (August 27, 2012) |
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Order (420 kb) |
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| Request for public comment regarding amendments to Chapters 6 and 21 of the Iowa Court Rules (August 27, 2012) |
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Order (496 kb) |
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| Request for Comments to Proposed New Rule of Civil Procedure 1.1702 (August 3, 2012) |
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Order (407 kb) |
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| In the Matter of Rules for Involuntary Commitments or Treatment of Persons with Substance-Related Disorders (July 5, 2012) |
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Supervisory Order and Chapter 13 (516 kb) |
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| In the Matter of EDMS and Standard Forms of Pleadings for Small Claims (June 29, 2012) |
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Supervisory Order (991 kb) |
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| In the Matter of Appointments to the 2012 Iowa Child Support Guidelines Review Committee (June 11, 2012) |
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Nunc Pro Tunc (103 kb) |
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| In the Matter of Appointments to the 2012 Iowa Child Support Guidelines Review Committee (June 11, 2012) |
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Order (533 kb) |
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| In the Matter of the Notice on Court-Generated Documents in Compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (May 1, 2012) |
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Supervisory Order (56 kb) |
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| In the Matter of Revision of Interim Rules 16.306(5) and (6) Relating to Signatures in the Electronic Document Management System (April 24, 2012) |
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Supervisory Order (82 kb) |
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| Request for comments to proposed amendments to lawyer advertising rules (April 20, 2012) |
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Order (386 kb) |
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| Request for comments to proposed amendments to Rule 31.16 Registration of House Counsel (March 21, 2012) |
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Order (77 kb) |
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| In the Matter of Interim Rules to Govern the use of the Electronic Document Management System (March 1, 2012) |
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The Iowa Supreme Court amends the interim rules of Chapter 16 of the Iowa Court Rules governing EDMS |
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Order (77 kb) |
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| Request for comments to proposed amendments to Rule of Appellate Procedure (February 10, 2012) |
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Order (244 kb) |
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| Request for comments to proposed amendments to Rules of Civil Procedure (December 2, 2011) |
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Order (575 kb) |
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| Request for comments to proposed amendments to Rules of Juvenile Procedures (November 23, 2011) |
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Order (103 kb) |
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| Request for comments to proposed amendments to rules regulating the practice of law (November 17, 2011) |
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Order (429 kb) |
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| In the Matter of Request for Public Comment Regarding Proposed Small Claims Pleadings Forms (October 7, 2011) |
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Order (550 kb) |
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| In the Matter of Formation of the Small Claims Forms Advisory Committee (May 18, 2011) |
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Order (619 kb) |
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| In the Matter of the Supreme Court Committee to Study Lawyer Advertising Rules (April 15, 2011) |
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Order (466 kb) |
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| In the Matter of Rescission of Standard Forms of Pleadings for Small Claims Actions (April 6, 2011) |
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Supervisory Order (206 kb) |
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| In the Matter of Temporary Rules Governing the Electronic Document Management System and Use of Standard Forms of Pleadings for Small Claims Actions (April 4, 2011) |
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Temporary rules governing EDMS to exempt electronic filers in Small Claims actions until further notice of this court |
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Supervisory Order (364 kb) |
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| In the Matter of Standard Forms of Pleadings for Small Claims Actions (April 1, 2011) |
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The March 28, 2011, order contained typographical errors in the numbering sequence of the new and amended Small Claims forms compared to the prior forms being replaced. The forms themselves were correctly numbered. |
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Amended Order (427 kb) |
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| In the Matter of Standard Forms of Pleadings for Small Claims Actions (March 28, 2011) |
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The Court rescinds Chapter 3 of the Iowa Court Rules, Standard Forms of Pleadings for Small Claims Actions, in its entirety. The court approves and adopts the revised Chapter 3 of the Iowa Court Rules attached to this Order.
Effective April 4, 2011
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Order (6666 kb) |
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| In the Matter of Changes to the Business Hours of the Jefferson and Louisa County Clerk of Court Offices (March 9, 2011) |
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Effective immediately |
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Nunc Pro Tunc (170 kb) |
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| In the Matter of Changes to the Business Hours of the Jefferson and Louisa County Clerk of Court Offices (March 9, 2011) |
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Effective immediately. |
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Supervisory Order (181 kb) |
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| In the Matter of Amendments to Iowa Court Rules Chapter 4; Form 4.11 (February 2, 2011) |
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Effective immediately. |
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Order and Form 4.11 (895 kb) |
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| In the Matter of Amendments to Iowa Court Rules Chapter 4: Forms 4.1, 4.2, 4.11, and 4.15 (December 27, 2010) |
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Effective immediately |
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Supervisory Order (3402 kb) |
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| In the Matter of the Appointment of the EMC Media Coordinator for Region 3 |
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Effective December 17, 2010. |
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Order (192 kb) |
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| Proposed Adoption of 2005 Model Standards of Conduct for Mediators (December 7, 2010) |
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Deadline for comments is March 7, 2011 |
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Order (2271 kb) |
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| In the Matter of the Retention of a Private Court Reporter in a Civil Case: Amendment to January 6, 2010 Order (November 24, 2010) |
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Effective immediately |
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Supervisory Order (835 kb) |
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| In the Matter of Temporary Rules to Govern the Use of the Electronic Document Management System Plymouth County and Story County (November 4, 2010) |
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Supervisory Order (538 kb) |
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| In the Matter of Changes to the Business Hours of the Chickasaw and Howard County Clerk of Court Offices (October 19, 2010) |
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Effective October 25, 2010 |
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Supervisory Order (207 kb) |
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| In the Matter of Changes to the Business Hours of the Greene County Clerk of Court Office (September 29, 2010) |
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Effective October 12, 2010 |
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Supervisory Order (185 kb) |
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| In the Matter of Changes to the Business Hours of the Boone County Clerk of Court Office (September 29, 2010) |
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Effective October 5, 2010 |
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Supervisory Order (177 kb) |
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| In the Matter of Changes to the Business Hours of the Adams, Ringgold and Taylor County Clerk of Court offices (September 29, 2010) |
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Effective October 4, 2010 |
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Supervisory Order (189 kb) |
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| In the Matter of the Judicial Council Advisory Committee on Fine Collection Procedures, Practices and Rules (September 24, 2010) |
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Effective immediately |
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Order (928 kb) |
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| In the Matter of the Public Hours of the Office of the Clerk of the Appellate Courts (September 15, 2010) |
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Effective September 20, 2010 |
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Supervisory Order (465 kb) |
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| In the Matter of Changes to the Business Hours of the Jones County Clerk of Court Office (August 18, 2010) |
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Effective August 30, 2010 |
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Supervisory Order (167 kb) |
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| In the Matter of the Appointment of Members to Serve on the Civil Justice Reform Task Force (August 6, 2010) |
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Supervisory Order (106 kb) |
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| In the Matter of Changes to the Business Hours of the Worth County Clerk of Court Office (August 4, 2010) |
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Effective September 10, 2010 |
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Supervisory Order (181 kb) |
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| In the Matter of Expanded Media Coverage of the Courts (July 21, 2010) |
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The supreme court has reorganized the jurisdiction of media coordinators for Jackson County.
Effective August 1, 2010 |
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Order (171 kb) |
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| In the Matter of Interim Procedures Governing the Collection of Court Fines and Fees (July 2, 2010) |
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Upon recommendation of the Judicial Council, the supreme court adopts interim provisions that will govern installment payment plans and other fine collection activities of the judicial branch until the adoption of permanent rules.
Effective July 12, 2010 |
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Supervisory Order (1250 kb) |
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| In the Matter of Changes to the Business Hours of the Floyd County Clerk of Court Office (May 13, 2010) |
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Effective May 20, 2010 |
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Supervisory Order (174 kb) |
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| In the Matter of Changes to the Business Hours of the Davis County Clerk of Court Office (May 4, 2010) |
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Effective May 10, 2010 |
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Supervisory Order (176 kb) |
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| In the Matter of Adoption of EDMS Rules for Pilot Project in Plymouth County (April 21, 2010) |
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Effective immediately |
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Supervisory Order (581 kb) |
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| In the Matter of Changes to the Business Hours of the Guthrie County Clerk of Court Office (April 13, 2010) |
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Effective immediately |
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Supervisory Order (173 kb) |
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| In the Matter of the Business Hours of the Fremont County Clerk of Court Office (April 6, 2010) |
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Effective April 5, 2010 |
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Supervisory Order (167 kb) |
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| In the Matter of Appointment to the Task Force for Civil Justice Reform (March 23, 2010) |
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Effective immediately |
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Order (123 kb) |
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| In the Matter of Changes to the Business Hours of Clerk of Court Offices (March 19, 2010) |
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Fremont county
Effective April 5, 2010 |
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Supervisory Order (186 kb) |
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| In the Matter of Changes to the Business Hours of Clerk of Court Offices (February 11, 2010) |
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Jefferson county
effective February 12, 2010 |
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Supervisory Order (180 kb) |
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| In the Matter of Prioritization of Cases and Duties (February 4, 2010) |
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Amendment to Order of December 1, 2009
Effective immediately |
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Supervisory Order (323 kb) |
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| In the Matter of Changes to the Business Hours of Clerk of Court Offices (January 28, 2010) |
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Fifth District
effective February 1, 2010 |
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Supervisory Order (252 kb) |
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| In the Matter of Changes to the Business Hours of Clerk of Court Offices (January 26, 2010) |
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First, Second and Sixth districts
effective February 1, 2010 |
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Supervisory Order (286 kb) |
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| Proposed Revised Iowa Code of Judicial Conduct (January 19, 2010) |
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Chapter 51
Deadline for comments is March 19, 2010. |
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Order and Proposed Code (581 kb) |
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| In the Matter of Private Retention of Court Reporters in Civil Cases (January 6, 2010) |
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Supervisory order (500 kb) |
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| In the Matter of Appointments to the Task Force for Civil Justice Reform (December 18, 2009) |
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Order (655 kb) |
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| In the Matter of Court Closure Days and Public Hours of Clerk of Court Offices (December 2, 2009) |
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Supervisory Order (63 kb) |
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| In the Matter of Prioritization of Cases and Duties (December 1, 2009) |
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Supervisory Order (1318 kb) |
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| In the Matter of the Public Hours of Clerk of Court Offices (November 17, 2009) |
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Supervisory Order (2646 kb) |
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| In the Matter of Actions Taken to Reduce Judicial Branch Operating Expenses (November 12, 2009) |
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Supervisory Order (1443 kb) |
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| In The Matter of Court Closure and Unpaid Leave Days (November 10, 2009) |
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Supervisory Order (497 kb) |
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| In the Matter of Actions Taken to Reduce Judicial Branch Operating Expenses for Fiscal Year 2010 (June 25, 2009) |
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Supervisory Order (162 kb) |
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| In the Matter of Court Closure Days and Reduced Public Hours (May 29, 2009) |
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Supervisory Order (288 kb) |
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| In the Matter of Appointments to the Digital Audio Recording Technology Committee of the Judicial Council (May 7, 2009) |
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Order (380 kb) |
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| In the Matter of Court Closure and Unpaid Leave Days: May 8 (May 5, 2009) |
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Supervisory Order (452 kb) |
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| Action Taken to Reduce Operating Expenses (February 27, 2009) |
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Supervisory Order (186 kb) |
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| Actions Taken to Reduce Judicial Branch Operating Expenses (February 2, 2009) |
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Supervisory Order (783 kb) |
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| Proposed Amendments to the Rules of Criminal Procedure (December 2, 2008) |
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Information about witnesses
Deadline for comments is January 2, 2009
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Chapter 2, Rule 2.4 and 2.5 (589 kb) |
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| Proposed Amendments to Iowa Court Rules (November 12, 2008) |
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Licensing and Practice of Foreign Legal Consultants
Deadline for comments is December 12, 2008 |
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Chapter 31, Rule 31.14 and 31.18 (5008 kb) |
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| In the Matter of Iowa Rule of Civil Procedure 1.422 (September 23, 2008) |
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Supervisory Order (150 kb) |
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| Proposed Amendments to the Rules of Criminal Procedure (June 23, 2008) |
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Information about witnesses
Deadline for comments is July 23, 2008 |
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Chapter 2, Rule 2.4 and 2.5 (96 kb) |
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| Revisions to Electronic Document Management System Proposed Rules (June 10, 2008) |
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Public Notice (47 kb) |
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| Proposed Amendments to Rules of Appellate Procedure and Rules of Civil Procedure Concerning Certiorari (June 6, 2008) |
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Deadline for comments is August 6, 2008 |
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Order (81 kb) |
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| Appointments to the Supreme Court Limited Jurisdiction Task Force (January 14, 2008) |
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Appointment Order (205 kb) |
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| Filing by facsimile transmission (August 6, 2007) |
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Order granting filing by facsimile transmission of certain documents in chapters 125 and 229 commitment proceedings
Effective immediately |
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Order (66 kb) |
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| Instructions to Compensation Commissioners from the Chief Justice (January 12, 2007) |
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Instructions (208 kb) |
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