Judges push faster justice in 6th District
In Cedar Rapids district judges take more control of trials to curb delays. A court management consultant from the National Center for State Courts recommended earlier involvement between arraignment and pretrial to push discovery exchanges and explore plea deals or civil settlements.
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Cedar Rapids
6Th Judicial District
Carroll Edmondson
Linn
Johnson
Benton
Iowa
Jones
Tama
National Center For State Courts
Williamsburg
Patrick Grady
Grady
Tim Semerroth
Semerroth
6Th
Johnson County
David O’brien
O’brien
Sixth District study cites delays in criminal civil case flow
The sixth district reports 78 to 92 percent of civil cases resolve within 24 months and 96 to 99 percent of misdemeanors within 18 months. Judge Paul Miller leads efforts to speed criminal cases by pretrial coordination with attorneys, aiming to cut continuances. Critics warn bands aid but funding and space shortages remain root causes. District officials push mediation timelines and senior judge supervision for family law to cut resolution times.
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6Th Judicial District
Paul Miller
Chad Kepros
Edmondson
Trish.mehaffey
Thegazette.com
Seasonal singalong at Iowa City Public Library by Combined Efforts Theatre Men's Choir
The Combined Efforts Theatre Men's Choir performed a holiday singalong Sunday at the Iowa City Public Library to promote inclusion of people with disabilities in the performing arts. Audience members, including Bonnie Nathan, Jen Adrian and Hannah, joined in singing, while artistic director Michael Penick accompanied the group.
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Combined Efforts Theatre
Iowa City Public Library
Combined Efforts
Bonnie Nathan
Iowa City
Michael Penick
Jen Adrian
Hannah
Penn Morton
Senate to vote on two Iowa federal judges next year
Five judicial nominees will face floor votes in the Senate early next year, including Leonard Strand of Sioux City and Rebecca Ebinger of Des Moines. Grassley led the push with Ernst and others, saying the two Iowans are uniquely qualified.
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Senate
Leonard Strand
Sioux City
Rebecca Ebinger
Des Moines
Mitch McConnell
Luis Restrepo
Pennsylvania
Wilhelmina Wright
Min
Nesota
John Vazquez
New Jersey
Chuck Grassley
Senate Judiciary Committee
Grassley
Carl Tobias
University of Richmond School of Law
Ebinger
Strand
Tobias
White House
Judicial Selection Commission
Gazette Company publication details and contact info
The Gazette established January 10, 1883 is published daily from 501 Second Ave SE Cedar Rapids Iowa. Postage paid in Cedar Rapids. Subscription rates include $8 weekly and $416 annually for on site delivery. out of state $468 annually. Postmaster address and subscription service numbers provided.
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