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Jury Duty Scam Alert
State Court Official Warns Iowans of Jury Duty Scam
Chief Judge Pratt Jury Service Memo
Courtroom Technology Open House: On May 21, 2009 and June 23, 2009, the Court will hold an Open House to help familiarize Courtroom users with the technology available at our Court. See this announcement for full information.
New Items
Employment Opportunity - Assistant Computer Systems Administrator/Federal Defenders
Employment Opportunity - US Bankruptcy Judge IASD - Notice - Application
4-06-md-1733 - Teflon Products Liability Litigation - Ruling on Motion for Class Certification
CMECF Attorney Registration Form
CLE Report Form - 2008
CLE E-Filing Screenshots - Updated 10/2008
Case Management/Electronic Case Filing (CM/ECF)
Downloadable Forms, CM/ECF Information
Law Practice
Opinions, Jury Instructions, Downloadable Forms, Important Links, Court Records and Docket Information (CM/ECF), Judge's Calendar, Local Rules, Approved CLE Seminars, Judge's Preferences, Jury Plan, Sentencing Guidelines, OSCAR, Court Information, Electronic Filing Procedures, Post-Judgment Interest Rates
Jurors, Witnesses, Lawsuit Parties
Juror Reporting Instructions and Certificates of Service, Jurors FAQ, Locations,
Pictures of the Courtrooms, Judicial Misconduct and Disability Form and Instructions
Educational Resources
The Third Branch of Government, The 8th Circuit, Southern District of Iowa Locations, Telephone Number List, Comments, Court Information, Learn About the Federal Courts, SDIA Historical Society Poster