Bill > HF604

This bill establishes an automated data exchange system for court filings that will connect the Iowa judicial branch's electronic document management system with county attorneys' case management systems. The judicial branch is required to implement this system within nine months of the Act's effective date and must provide county attorneys with the necessary information to update their systems to connect to the new data exchange platform. The bill appropriates $50,000 from the state's general fund to reimburse county attorneys for the costs of modifying their case management systems. The judicial branch will use existing annual appropriations to implement the system and must submit a progress report to the general assembly within six months of completing the system. The provision is set to be automatically repealed on July 1, 2028, and any unspent funds from the appropriation will remain available for use until that date. The goal appears to be improving information sharing and efficiency between the judicial branch and county attorneys by creating a standardized electronic data exchange mechanism.

Budget and Finance

https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=91&ba=HF604