Rules of Procedure of the Iowa Commission on Judicial Qualifications – 2026
Chapter 52 of the Iowa Court Rules, the rules of procedure of the Iowa Commission on Judicial Qualifications, which investigates complaints against Iowa judicial officers: authorization and scope, definitions, officers and staff, meetings, complaints and their screening, investigations, charges and formal proceedings, hearings, dispositions and recommendations to the Iowa Supreme Court, and confidentiality.
Browse all 26 rules of the 2026 edition below. Each rule includes the full text, a plain-English summary, committee notes, amendment history, and cross-references to related rules. Use the search box to find rules by keyword or number.
Rule 52.1
Authorization and scope
Rule 52.2
Definitions
Rule 52.3
Officers and staff
Rule 52.4
Replacement of interested judicial member
Rule 52.5
Confidentiality
Rule 52.6
Meetings
Rule 52.7
Quorum
Rule 52.8
Minutes
Rule 52.9
Complaints
Rule 52.10
Initial inquiry
Rule 52.11
Investigation and disposition
Rule 52.12
Formal proceedings
Rule 52.13
Answer
Rule 52.14
Allowable motions — prehearing conference
Rule 52.15
Discovery
Rule 52.16
Continuances
Rule 52.17
Final hearing
Rule 52.18
Procedural rights of judicial officer or employee
Rule 52.19
Amendment to notice of charge(s) or answer
Rule 52.20
Subpoena power
Rule 52.21
Privilege in defamation actions
Rule 52.22
Physical or mental examinations
Rule 52.23
Compensation of witnesses
Rule 52.24
Findings and determination by commission
Rule 52.25
Application to supreme court
Rule 52.26
Letters of caution and warning