Iowa Code § 625A.7
Challenges to constitutionality of statutes — notice to general assembly
Redline — January 1, 2012 → current.View current text →
Current — January 1, 2026
As of January 1, 2012
The transcript of any paper or exhibit required for use in an appellate court may be transmitted thereto by the clerk of the trial court by express or other safe and speedy method, but not by a party or any attorney of a party.
C93, §625A.7
1. In an action that challenges the constitutionality of a statute, the appellant shall do all of the following:
a. File a notice of constitutional question stating the question and identifying the pleading, motion, or petition that raises the challenge to the constitutionality of the statute.
b. Serve notice and a copy of the pleading, motion, or petition that raises the challenge to the constitutionality of the statute upon the general assembly by the chief clerk of the house and the secretary of the senate by personal service or by restricted certified mail at the time the pleading, motion, or petition that raises the challenge to the constitutionality of the statute is filed.
2. Failure to provide notice pursuant to subsection 1 shall not constitute grounds for a dismissal of the appeal.
Section applies to appeals filed on or after April 19, 2024; 2024 Acts, ch 1051, §3
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