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Iowa R. Elec. P. 16.312
Hyperlinks and other electronic navigational aids
16.312(1) Hyperlinks and other electronic navigational aids may be included in an
electronically filed document as an aid to the court and the parties. Each hyperlink must contain a
complete text reference to the target of the link. This text reference, when copied, must enable a
user to reach the same target that would be reached by activating the hyperlink.
16.312(2) If an electronically filed document contains hyperlinks, the filer is responsible for
creating and embedding the links in the document.
16.312(3) Material that can be reached through a hyperlink in an electronic filing is not
considered part of the official record or filing unless already part of the record in the case.
16.312(4) Hyperlinks to cited authority may not replace standard citation format for
constitutional citations, statutes, cases, rules, or other similarly cited materials.
16.312(5) Hyperlinks may provide an electronic link to other portions of the same document.
It is not possible, however, to hyperlink from one document in the electronic court file to another
document in the electronic court file.
COMMENT:
Rule 16.312. Use of hyperlinks for cited legal authorities is encouraged. Hyperlinks may also be used to refer the court to
other information. Hyperlinks are not part of the filed document, so the filed document must comply with traditional citation
requirements. Filers are cautioned, however, that links to external documents or websites may become invalid over time.
Additionally, the functionality of hyperlinks will depend on the web browser or computer application used to view the
document.
History
[Court Order November 21, 2016, temporarily effective November 21, 2016, permanently effective February 1, 2017] [Court Order November 21, 2016, temporarily effective November 21, 2016, permanently effective February 1, 2017]
Provenance
- Source
- www.legis.iowa.gov
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-24
- Edition
- 2026-09-24
- Content hash
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