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FAQ
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| What happens if I do not pay the annual admission fee? |
If you do not pay the required annual renewal fee for the Northern District of Iowa, your filing status with our district will be changed to Suspended for Non-Payment. Your filing access in CM/ECF will be restricted to the event for payment of the annual fee. Once payment is received, your status will be changed to Active and your filing priviledges will be fully restored.
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Attorney-Admission | Attorney FAQ |
| If I am admitted in the Northern District of Iowa, do I need to be admitted separately in the Southern District of Iowa to practice in both districts? |
Yes. The Northern District of Iowa and Southern District of Iowa have separate admission processes and CM/ECF systems. To practice in the Northern District of Iowa and Southern District of Iowa, an attorney must be admitted in both districts and register in each district's CM/ECF system.
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Attorney-Admission | Attorney FAQ |
| Does bankruptcy court require separate admission? |
Yes, for additional information on bankruptcy court admission requirements, please visit: http://www.ianb.uscourts.gov or call (319) 286-2200.
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Attorney-Admission | Attorney FAQ |
| Does the notary who signs my petition for admission need to be from Iowa? |
No, the notary can be from any state.
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Attorney-Admission | Attorney FAQ |
| Who may approve my petition for admission? |
A Federal Judge (including a Federal District Court Judge, Federal Magistrate Judge, or Federal Bankruptcy Judge), a Justice of the Supreme Court of Iowa, a Judge of the Iowa Court of Appeals, or a Judge or Justice of the District Court of Iowa may approve an attorney application. An application cannot be approved by a State Associate District Judge or State Magistrate Judge.
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Attorney-Admission | Attorney FAQ |
| Who do I contact if I am having trouble logging into PACER? |
PACER is affiliated with the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts. The Clerk's Office is unable to assist you if you experience issues when logging into PACER. Please contact the PACER Service Center: call (800) 676-6856 or email: pacer@psc.uscourts.gov.
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Attorney-PACER | Attorney FAQ |
| How do I seek admission Pro Hac Vice? |
If you are an attorney seeking to be admitted pro hac vice in the Northern District of Iowa, please follow the directions below. Civil Attorney Pro Hace Vice Requirements 1. Must have local counsel; 2. Each lawyer must file a Civil Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice with an attached Certificate of Good Standing (dated within the last 90 days); 3. Each lawyer must pay the $100 Pro Hac Vice fee; and 4. Each lawyer must have an individual or upgraded PACER account, and register for E-Filing in the Northern District of Iowa. How to Register for a New PACER Account How to Link Your Existing CM/ECF Account to Your PACER.gov Account How to Register for a New E-Filing Account Through PACER.gov
See Local Rule 83(d)(3) and (4); Public Administrative Order No. 19-AO-0004-P Criminal Attorney Pro Hac Vice Requirements 1. Each lawyer must file a Criminal Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice with an attached Certificate of Good Standing (dated within the last 90 days); and 2. Each lawyer must have an individual or upgraded PACER account, and register for E-Filing in the Northern District of Iowa. How to Register for a New PACER Account.pdf How to Link Your Existing CM/ECF Account to Your PACER.gov Account How to Register for a New E-Filing Account Through PACER.gov See Local Rule 83(d)(2) and (3); Public Administrative Order No. 19-AO-0004-P
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Attorney-Admission | Attorney FAQ |
| How do I get my name removed from a case I am no longer an active participant in? |
A motion to withdraw should be filed in the case.
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Attorney-ECF Registration/Account | Attorney FAQ |