Iowa § 602.1210 Selection of chief judges

Iowa Statutes

§ 602.1210 — Selection of chief judges

Iowa § 602.1210

Title XVJUDICIAL BRANCH AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURES

Ch. 602JUDICIAL BRANCH

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Iowa Code § 602.1210 (2026).

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Not later than December 15 in each odd-numbered year the chief justice shall appoint chief
judges of the judicial districts, subject to the approval of the supreme court. The chief judge
of a judicial district shall be appointed from those district judges who are serving within
the district. A chief judge shall serve for a two-year term and is eligible for reappointment.
The supreme court, by majority vote, may remove a person from the position of chief judge.
Vacancies in the office of chief judge shall be filled in the same manner. An order appointing

a chief judge shall be filed with the clerk of the supreme court, who shall mail a copy to the
clerk of the district court in each county in the judicial district.

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Not later than December 15 in each odd-numbered year the chief justice shall appoint chief
judges of the judicial districts, subject to the approval of the supreme court. The chief judge
of a judicial district shall be appointed from those district judges who are serving within
the district. A chief judge shall serve for a two-year term and is eligible for reappointment.
The supreme court, by majority vote, may remove a person from the position of chief judge.
Vacancies in the office of chief judge shall be filled in the same manner. An order appointing

a chief judge shall be filed with the clerk of the supreme court, who shall mail a copy to the
clerk of the district court in each county in the judicial district.