The State Judicial Nominating Commission has announced the approval of an amendment to its rules of procedure. This commission is tasked with selecting nominees for the Iowa Court of Appeals and Iowa Supreme Court. The newly amended rules are set to take effect on January 15, 2025.
According to the commission, "the purpose of the amendment is to restrict communications between commissioners and the Governor when a vacancy on the court has been announced." This change aims to ensure a more structured nomination process by limiting external influences during crucial decision-making periods.
For those interested in reviewing the updated rules, a copy of the Second Amended and Restated State and District Judicial Nominating Commissions Uniform Rules of Procedure is available on their website at https://www.iowajnc.gov/state-commission.