Iowa Court of Appeals to use videoconferencing for first time ever in oral arguments

DES MOINES — The Iowa Court of Appeals will hold oral arguments in a new way later this week.

The Court of Appeals will hear cases via videoconferencing for the first time in its history on May 21st and 22nd — as it continues to take precautions for the coronavirus pandemic. The oral arguments include the attorneys from each side who present their case and answer questions from the three judges on the appeal panel. The cases do not involve witnesses.

The Iowa Supreme Court earlier this month approved the use of videoconference or telephone conferences by the Appeals Court at their discretion.