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Iowa Supreme Court: Truncated phone hearing on parental rights violated jailed mother’s constitutional rights

A parent who is incarcerated and unable to attend a termination of parental rights hearing in person has a due process right to participate by telephone in the entire hearing, not just to give testimony, the Iowa Supreme Court read more

Fleeing criminal suspect who rams cop cars must pay for the damage, Iowa Supreme Court rules

by Rox Laird | 12.03

A criminal suspect who runs into police cars while fleeing law-enforcement officers can be ordered to pay restitution for damage to the government’s vehicles, the Iowa Supreme Court said in a unanimous read more

Iowan seeks to limit a Fourth Amendment exception in appeal to U.S. Supreme Court

by Rox Laird | 11.28

The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday will consider whether it will hear an appeal from an Iowa man who argues his drunk-driving conviction was the product of an unconstitutional search and seizure.

The appeal focuses on the reach of what’s known as a “commu …

The Iowa Supreme Court is set to hear arguments in five cases Nov. 13 and 14

by Rox Laird | 11.09

The Iowa Supreme Court is scheduled to hear oral arguments in five cases Nov. 13 and 14. Five other cases will be submitted to the Court without oral argument. Following are summaries of the November cases. Go to On Brief’s read more

Iowa Supreme Court: DOT Motor Vehicle Enforcement officers exceeded their authority on traffic citations

by Rox Laird | 10.25

Iowa Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Enforcement officers are authorized to issue traffic citations to drivers only for statutory regulations relating to vehicle operating authority, registration, size, weight, and load, the Iowa Supreme Court read more

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Iowa Supreme Court rules that Iowa Utilities Board must consider alternatives to a public utility’s plan for managing emissions

In an opinion filed on April 28, 2023, the Iowa Supreme Court in Environmental Law and Policy Center v. Iowa Utilities Board ruled under Iowa Code section 476.6 the Iowa Utilities Board erred in not considering certain intervenors’ evidence when approving MidAmerican Energy’s required biennial plan and budget f …

Work of Iowa Supreme Court continues during summer break between terms

Since the Iowa Supreme Court ended its 2022-23 term June 30 with release of all remaining decisions, the justices have been spending the summer months on court administration matters that could affect the practice of law and operation of Iowa courts for years to come.

Among the items on the Court’s administrative term …

Iowa Supreme Court seeks public comment on proposed rules governing remote court proceedings

During the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Iowa Supreme Court created temporary rules for conducting remote trial and appellate proceedings when in-person hearings and trials were not considered safe.

Although Covid concerns have receded, Iowa judges, lawyers, and court administrators have recognized the need to con …

Iowa Code section 20.32 does not extend broader bargaining rights to nontransit employees, Iowa Supreme Court rules

In an opinion filed February 24, 2023, the Iowa Supreme Court in City of Ames v. Iowa Public Employment Relations Board ruled Iowa Code section 20.32 does not extend broader bargaining rights to nontransit employees in a bargaining unit made up of 30 percent or more transit employees. Justice Waterman delivered the …

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