The Iowa Supreme Court issued the following news release regarding its decision which legalized same-sex marriage in Iowa.
Varnum v. Brien: Effective Date of Decision
Des Moines, April 7, 2009— Under the Iowa Court Rules, a decision of the supreme court takes effect on the date the court issues procedendo, which normally occurs twenty-one days after an opinion is filed, unless a petition for rehearing has been filed. In the case of Varnum v. Brien, the twenty-one day period ends on April 24—a day that all court offices are closed because of budget cuts. Consequently, unless a petition for rehearing is filed in this case, the court will likely issue procedendo on Monday, April 27.
Note: Judges and court employees are prohibited from giving legal advice. Anyone seeking legal advice about procedures for obtaining or granting a marriage license should consult with legal counsel.
About O.Kay Henderson
Kay is a founding member of the Radio Iowa network newsroom. In 1994, she became the network’s news director. She’s a featured reporter and commentator on Iowa Public Television’s “Iowa Press,” and the 2002 recipient of the Shelley Award.
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