ADMINISTRATION

Iowa Code tit. XV, ch. 602, art. 4, pt. 3

in effect

Iowa Code § 602.4301 Clerk of supreme court.

602.4301. Clerk of supreme court. 1. The supreme court shall appoint a clerk of the supreme court and may remove the clerk for cause. 2. The clerk of the supreme court shall have an office at the seat of government, shall keep a complete record of the proceedings of the court, and shall not allow an opinion filed in the office to be removed. Opinions shall be open to examination and, upon request, may be copied and certified. The clerk promptly shall announce by ordinary or electronic mail to one of the attorneys on each side any ruling made or decision rendered, shall record every opinion rendered as soon as filed, shall send by ordinary or electronic mail a copy of each opinion rendered to each attorney of record and to each party not represented by counsel, and shall perform all other duties pertaining to the office of clerk. 3. The clerk of the supreme court shall collect and account to the state court administrator for all fees received by the supreme court. 4. The clerk of the supreme court shall give bond as provided in chapter 64. 83 Acts, ch 186, §5301, 10201; 2007 Acts, ch 33, §2

Iowa Code § 602.4302 Deputy clerk — staff.

602.4302. Deputy clerk — staff. 1. The clerk of the supreme court may appoint a deputy clerk of the supreme court. In the absence or disability of the clerk, the deputy shall perform the duties of the clerk. 2. The clerk of the supreme court may employ necessary staff, as authorized by the supreme court. 83 Acts, ch 186, §5302, 10201

Iowa Code § 602.4303 Supreme court fees.

602.4303. Supreme court fees. 1. The supreme court shall by rule prescribe fees for the services of the court and clerk of the supreme court. 2. If any of the fees are not paid in advance, execution may issue for them, except for fees payable by the county or the state. 83 Acts, ch 186, §5303, 10201; 98 Acts, ch 1115, §10, 21 Fee schedule, R.App.P. 6.703

Iowa Code § 602.4304 Supreme court staff.

602.4304. Supreme court staff. 1. The supreme court may appoint attorneys or graduates of a reputable law school to act as legal assistants to the justices of the supreme court. 2. The supreme court may employ other professional and clerical staff as necessary to accomplish the judicial duties of the court. 83 Acts, ch 186, §5304, 10201; 98 Acts, ch 1115, §11

Iowa Code § 602.4305 Limitation on expenses.

602.4305. Limitation on expenses. A justice of the supreme court may choose whether to reside at the seat of government or elsewhere. The court administrator may approve necessary travel and actual expenses, incurred by a justice of the supreme court for attendance at oral arguments and judicial conferences, not to exceed the maximum amount established by the supreme court pursuant to section 602.1509. 83 Acts, ch 186, §5305, 10201

Source: Iowa Legislature (legis.iowa.gov)URL: https://www.legis.iowa.gov/law/iowaCode/sections?codeChapter=602&year=2026Fetched: 10/20/2026