IA · constitutions
Iowa Const. art. XI, § 1
Justice of peace — jurisdiction
The jurisdiction of justices of the peace shall extend to all civil cases, (except cases in chancery, and cases where the question of title to real estate may arise,) where the amount in controversy does not exceed one hundred dollars, and by the consent of parties may be extended to any amount not exceeding three hundred dollars.
Nonindictable misdemeanors, jurisdiction, see codified Iowa Constitution, Art. I, §11
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- 2026-09-25
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