§ 46.1 Appointment of state judicial nominating commissioners
§ 46.2 Election of state judicial nominating commissioners
§ 46.2A Special appointment of state judicial nominating commissioners and transition provisions
§ 46.3 Appointment of district judicial nominating commissioners
§ 46.4 Election of district judicial nominating commissioners
§ 46.5 Vacancies
§ 46.5A Judicial nominating commission expenses
§ 46.6 Chairperson
§ 46.7 Eligibility to vote
§ 46.8 Certified list
§ 46.9 Conduct of elections
§ 46.9A Notice preceding nomination of elective nominating commissioners
§ 46.10 Nomination of elective judicial nominating commissioners
§ 46.11 Certification of commissioners
§ 46.12 Notification of vacancy and resignation
§ 46.13 Notice of meetings and application process
§ 46.14 Nomination
§ 46.14A Court of appeals — nominees
§ 46.15 Appointments to be from nominees
§ 46.15A Severability and judicial review
§ 46.16 Terms of judges
§ 46.17 Time of judicial election
§ 46.18 Eligibility of voters
§ 46.19 Election registers
§ 46.20 Declaration of candidacy
§ 46.21 Conduct of elections
§ 46.22 Voting
§ 46.23 General election and absent voter laws
§ 46.24 Results of election
§ 46.25 Eligible elector defined

Terms Used In Iowa Code > Chapter 46 - Nomination and Election of Judges

  • Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
  • clerk: means clerk of the court in which the action or proceeding is brought or is pending; and the words "clerk's office" mean the office of that clerk. See Iowa Code 4.1
  • eligible elector: has the meaning assigned that term by section 39. See Iowa Code 46.25
  • following: when used by way of reference to a chapter or other part of a statute mean the next preceding or next following chapter or other part. See Iowa Code 4.1
  • Injunction: An order of the court prohibiting (or compelling) the performance of a specific act to prevent irreparable damage or injury.
  • Internet: means the federated international system that is composed of allied electronic communication networks linked by telecommunication channels, that uses standardized protocols, and that facilitates electronic communication services, including but not limited to use of the world wide web; the transmission of electronic mail or messages; the transfer of files and data or other electronic information; and the transmission of voice, image, and video. See Iowa Code 4.1
  • Internet site: means a specific location on the internet that is determined by internet protocol numbers, by a domain name, or by both, including but not limited to domain names that use the designations ". See Iowa Code 4.1
  • month: means a calendar month, and the word "year" and the abbreviation "A. See Iowa Code 4.1
  • person: means individual, corporation, limited liability company, government or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, partnership or association, or any other legal entity. See Iowa Code 4.1
  • Probate: Proving a will
  • Remainder: An interest in property that takes effect in the future at a specified time or after the occurrence of some event, such as the death of a life tenant.
  • state: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories, and the words "United States" may include the said district and territories. See Iowa Code 4.1
  • United States: includes all the states. See Iowa Code 4.1
  • year: means twelve consecutive months. See Iowa Code 4.1