Iowa’s chief justice asks lawmakers for magistrate system changes, judicial pay increases
Iowa Supreme Court Chief Justice Susan Christensen called Wednesday for a “modernization” of the state’s magistrate system, ...
Iowa Chief Justice calls for higher pay, juvenile court and magistrate reforms
Chief Justice Susan Christansen gives her 5th condition of the judiciary address after her fellow iowa supreme court justices re-elect her as chief justice...Wh ...
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Iowa chief justice urges magistrate system changes, work to address public defender shortage
Chief Justice Susan Christensen spoke to lawmakers during her fifth State of the Judiciary address on Wednesday.
LIVE: Iowa chief justice giving Condition of the Judiciary address
Iowa Supreme Court Chief Justice Susan Christensen will address legislators in her annual Condition of the Judiciary address at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 15. Christensen, who was reelected last week by ...
Iowa Chief Justice calls for major reforms in Condition of the Judiciary address
In her address, Chief Justice Susan Christensen asked lawmakers to change Iowa Code to no longer require one magistrate per county.
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Iowa chief justice urges magistrate system changes, adding more public defenders
Chief Justice Susan Christensen spoke to lawmakers during her fifth State of the Judiciary address on Wednesday.
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First week of 2025 session wraps up. Here's a look at what bills have been introduced
Lawmakers wrapped up their first week of the 2025 legislative session. Iowa's top leaders laid out their priorities for the ...
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Rep. Williams Reflects On First Week Of The 2025 Iowa Legislative Session
District 11 State Representative Craig Williams (R-Manning) shared reflections via his weekly newsletter on his first week in ...
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Iowa bill would allow surgical castration for some sex crimes against kids
The legislation is similar to a law passed in Louisiana, which last year became the first U.S. state to permit judges to ...
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Iowa General Assembly – Legislative Session Week 1
The 91st General Assembly gaveled in last week to begin the 2025 Iowa legislative session. The Republican Party returned to ...
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Iowa chief justice urges magistrate system changes, work to address public defender shortage
In her fifth Condition of the Judiciary address, Iowa Supreme Court Chief Justice Susan Christensen outlined recommendations for the state’s judicial system, including changing the magistrate ...