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Federal Legal Resources for Community Patrons: Iowa Federal Courts

Iowa Federal Materials

Iowa is a part of the Eighth Circuit, which is a federal appellate court with appellate jurisdiction. It hears appeals from all of the district courts within its jurisdiction and its rulings may be appealed to the Supreme Court of the United States.

The Unites States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit has appellate jurisdiction over the following district courts: 

  • Southern District of Iowa
  • Northern District of Iowa

Federal Public Defender for the Northern and Southern Districts of Iowa

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