I recently read a very enjoyable and enlightening newspaper article about the three clerks working in the Butler County Clerk of Court Office. The first line of the story made me a little hesitant to continue reading. . . but despite the rough start, I’m glad I continued reading.
Read More on Message from Chief Justice CadyOn Friday, May 17th, Governor Reynolds signed into law the Judicial Branch Appropriations Bill (SF 616). For the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2019 (FY 20), the legislature appropriated and the governor approved $181,126,293. This amount is $3.6 million more than the FY 19 judicial branch appropriation.
Read More on Budget Message from State Court AdministratorFY2020 Judicial Branch Budget Summary
A FY2020 Iowa Judicial Branch budget summary is now posted on the Judicial Branch website at https://www.iowacourts.gov/iowa-courts/fy-20-budget/ . The page also has links to the State Court Administrator's FY 20 Budget Message issued following the legislative session, The February 21, 2019, Power Point presentation the State Court Administrator presentation to the Justice System Appropriations Subcommittee, and the budget request mad to the governor and legislature prior to the session.
The Iowa Accountability Program, part of the Iowa Judicial Branch, received a $900,000 continuation grant from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women, to continue court services for domestic violence victims.
Read More on Grant to Continue Court Services to Domestic Violence VictimsNew hirings, appointments, and retirements since September, 2018
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