Iowa HSB722 amends magistrate appointment procedures, senior magistrate roles, and judicial officer compensation.

The Iowa House Study Bill 722 revises the appointment process for magistrates, introduces senior magistrate roles, and adjusts judicial officer compensation. It changes the composition of magistrate appointing commissions to include district judges and attorneys. The bill allows magistrates to become senior magistrates upon meeting specific criteria, including age and willingness to serve. Senior magistrates receive compensation and medical insurance coverage. The bill also increases judicial officer salaries, with magistrates' salaries set at 40% of a district associate judge's salary.

Iowa HSB722 amends magistrate appointment procedures, senior magistrate roles, and judicial officer compensation.

The Iowa House Study Bill 722 revises the appointment process for magistrates, introduces senior magistrate roles, and adjusts judicial officer compensation. It changes the composition of magistrate appointing commissions to include district judges and attorneys. The bill allows magistrates to become senior magistrates upon meeting specific criteria, including age and willingness to serve. Senior magistrates receive compensation and medical insurance coverage. The bill also increases judicial officer salaries, with magistrates' salaries set at 40% of a district associate judge's salary.