• About Us
  • Advertise
  • Contact Us
  • Privacy Policy
Sunday, January 29, 2023
The Iowa Torch
  • Home
  • State Government
  • Federal Government
  • Local Government
  • Politics
  • Education
  • Opinion
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • State Government
  • Federal Government
  • Local Government
  • Politics
  • Education
  • Opinion
The Iowa Torch
The Iowa Torch
No Result
View All Result
Home State Government

Christensen reselected as Chief Justice of Iowa Supreme Court

The justices of the Iowa Supreme Court reselected Justice Susan Christensen of Harlan as chief justice for a second two-year term.

Iowa TorchbyIowa Torch
January 3, 2023
in State Government
Reading Time: 2 mins read
Christensen reselected as Chief Justice of Iowa Supreme Court

DES MOINES, Iowa – The Iowa Supreme Court reselected Justice Susan Christensen of Harlan as chief justice. Christensen’s previous term on the court expired December 31, 2022. Her new term begins January 1, 2023. A chief justice serves for two years.

RELATED POSTS

Bird joins lawsuit against Biden Administration’s Parole Action

Reynolds signs bill creating education savings accounts

School choice bill advances through legislative committees

Christensen was first selected in 2020. She succeeded Chief Justice Mark Cady who passed away suddenly in 2019. Justice David Wiggins served as acting chief justice in the interim. She is the second woman to serve as chief justice of Iowa’s highest court.

Christensen has served as a judge for 16 years, including five years on the Iowa Supreme Court. She was appointed to the Iowa Supreme Court by Governor Kim Reynolds.

“I am honored to be selected by my colleagues to continue to serve as Chief Justice of Iowa’s court system,” Christensen said. “In the beginning of my first term, the Governor’s Office and the Iowa Department of Public Health urged Iowans to prepare for COVID-19. Since then, I have seen the resilience and dedication of our judges and court staff. My pride in the judicial branch grows every day and I am grateful for the confidence my colleagues have placed in me and for the devoted work of all judicial branch employees across the state.”

ADVERTISEMENT

In addition to judicial duties and writing opinions, the chief justice presides over oral arguments and court conferences, sets the court’s oral argument schedule, and delivers the state of the judiciary address to the legislature each January. As administrative head of the Iowa Judicial Branch, the chief justice presides over the judicial council and works with the state court administrator to manage judicial branch operations with a FY 2023 appropriation of $190 million, 357 judicial officers, and more than 1,700 employees in all 99 counties. The chief justice also appoints members to supreme court committees and task forces to propose policies and rules of procedure and practice.

Before becoming a judge, Christensen practiced law in Harlan for 16 years. She currently chairs the Children’s Justice State Council.  She previously chaired the Family First Task Force and served on the Supreme Court’s Family Law Pro Se Forms Committee, Child Support Guidelines Review Committee, and Parents Representation Standards Committee. She is a member of The Iowa State Bar Association, the Southwest Iowa Bar Association, and the Shelby County Bar Association.

Chief Justice Christensen was born and raised in Harlan, Iowa. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Judson College in 1988 and her law degree from Creighton University School of Law in 1991. She is married with five children and eight grandchildren.

Tags: Iowa Supreme CourtSusan Christensen
ShareTweetShare
ADVERTISEMENT
Previous Post

Bird tackles campaign promises during first day as Attorney General

Next Post

Reynolds to deliver sixth Condition of State address on January 10

Iowa Torch

Iowa Torch

The Iowa Torch​ is a for-profit, news organization that focuses on political news as it relates to Iowans.

Related Posts

State Government

District Court Judge declines to unblock fetal heartbeat abortion ban

December 12, 2022
Reynolds Appoints Meghan Corbin as District Court Judge
State Government

Reynolds files motion to challenge injunction on Iowa’s fetal heartbeat abortion ban

August 12, 2022
Reynolds appoints David May to Iowa Supreme Court
State Government

Reynolds appoints David May to Iowa Supreme Court

July 28, 2022
Ernst says she is outraged by Biden’s order protecting abortion access
Federal Government

Ernst says she is outraged by Biden’s order protecting abortion access

July 14, 2022
Schultz: Governor Highlights Successes in Western Iowa
State Government

Reynolds to ask Iowa Courts to reconsider recent abortion rulings

June 29, 2022
State Government

Post Roe, state elected officials pledge abortion debate in Iowa

June 25, 2022
Next Post
Hendrickson: Reynolds Outlines a Bold, Conservative, and Pro-Growth Agenda

Reynolds to deliver sixth Condition of State address on January 10

Reynolds, legislative leaders decline participation in preview forum

Sign-Up For Our Daily Updates

Get The Iowa Torch right in your inbox!

Please wait...

Thank you for signing up!

Recommended Articles

Ernst Questions Top Military Commanders About Afghanistan Withdrawl

Ernst Questions Top Military Commanders About Afghanistan Withdrawl

September 29, 2021
Reynolds Elected as Vice Chair of Republican Governors Association

Reynolds Breaks Off-Year Fundraising Record

January 14, 2021
Axne Calls for President Trump’s Cabinet to Invoke the 25th Amendment

Axne Says Provision Allowing IRS Access to Bank Transitions ‘Goes Too Far’

October 29, 2021

Popular Stories

  • Reynolds signs bill creating education savings accounts

    Reynolds signs bill creating education savings accounts

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • Miller-Meeks: Improving American healthcare

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • Local Rap Artist’s Non-Profit Receives Grant to Help At-Risk Youth Graduate

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • Iowa House Republicans outline priorities with first 13 bills

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • Iowa Senate Passes Governor’s School Choice Bill

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0

The Iowa Torch

The Iowa Torch​ is a for-profit, news organization that focuses on political news as it relates to Iowans

Categories

  • Education
  • Federal Government
  • Iowa History
  • Local Government
  • News
  • Opinion
  • Politics
  • State Government
  • Uncategorized
  • Uncategorized

Newsletter

Please wait...

Thank you for signing up!

© 2022 The Iowa Torch, a publication of 4:15 Communications, LLC.

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • About Us
  • Advertise
  • Contact Us
  • State Government
  • Federal Government
  • Local Government
  • Politics
  • Education
  • Opinion

© 2022 The Iowa Torch, a publication of 4:15 Communications, LLC.