Under a proposal approved by the Iowa House Judiciary Committee, a person could be compelled to testify against a spouse who allegedly threatened them or a third party or if communications were disclosed to a third party.
Articles Tagged: Iowa Judicial Branch
State Government Jan. 14, 2022 6:12 pm1374d ago
Iowa Supreme Court Chief Justice Susan Christensen tells legislators “the court system is 100 percent fully operational, but we are continuing some practices adopted on an emergency basis” to keep proceedings moving “without jeopardizing health or conflicting with their work schedules.”
Crime & Courts Dec. 10, 2021 11:10 am1410d ago
Both of the judges recently appointed to the bench in Eastern Iowa grew up in rural counties and have experience as prosecutors.
Crime & Courts Dec. 6, 2021 7:09 pm1413d ago
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Masks will continue to be required in Iowa courtrooms and some proceedings may continue to be held via teleconference under orders issued Monday by the Iowa Supreme Court chief justice.
Crime & Courts Nov. 12, 2021 3:24 pm1438d ago
IOWA CITY (AP) — An Iowa judge accused of
Crime & Courts Nov. 10, 2021 4:58 pm1440d ago
Sixth Judicial District Judge Mary Chicchelly included in top 3 for upcoming Iowa Court of Appeals vacancy. This is the second time Chicchelly has been a nominee for this court.
Education Nov. 10, 2021 10:23 am1440d ago
A Linn County judge has ordered a Cedar Rapids contractor to pay $40,000 as part of a settlement for improper asbestos removal during renovations at Washington High School in 2014 and 2015.
Health Care and Medicine Oct. 22, 2021 4:42 pm1459d ago
Iowa Freedom of Information Council Executive Director Randy Evans called the decision disappointing and said he hopes the Iowa Legislature revises the statute to benefit patients.
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State Government Sep. 24, 2021 8:31 pm1486d ago
Robert Gast, a Fort Dodge native, has been named the state court administrator for the Iowa Judicial Branch.