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The Iowa State Bar Association has offered Fastcase, a free legal research member benefit since 2005, providing access to cases, statutes, and regulations. In 2023, Fastcase merged with vLex, a global leader in legal intelligence, raising questions about the future of this essential service.
Searching for Iowa cases using Google Scholar. Google Scholar allows you to find cases from all state appellate courts since 1950. To find earlier cases, you will want to contact or visit a law library and ask for assistance. On Google Scholar, begin by selecting “Case law” under the search bar.
Iowa Courts Online. Electronic Docket Record Search. Click Here to Search. Access the electronic docket of Iowa's state court system. The docket is an index of the filings and proceedings in court cases. It is maintained by all clerk of court offices in Iowa. Free access to public case information.
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How do I find court records? Parties in a court case may access records and documents in their case through the Iowa Judicial Branch Electronic Document Management System (EDMS) at: https://www.iowacourts.state.ia.us/Efile/. If an attorney represents you in a case, you should contact your attorney.
Search by case type, lis pendends, judgment/lien, and scheduling. You must register and pay a fee to subscribe to Iowa Courts Online to have access to Advanced Case Search.
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