Iowa Ct. R. 51:2.5

(A) A judge shall perform judicial and administrative duties competently and diligently.

(B) A judge shall cooperate with other judges and court officials in the administration of

court business.

Comment

[1] Competence in the performance of judicial duties requires the legal knowledge, skill,

thoroughness, and preparation reasonably necessary to perform a judge’s responsibilities of judicial

office.

[2] A judge should seek the necessary docket time, court staff, expertise, and resources to

discharge all adjudicative and administrative responsibilities.

[3] Prompt disposition of the court’s business requires a judge to devote adequate time to judicial

duties, to be punctual in attending court and expeditious in determining matters under submission,

and to take reasonable measures to ensure that court officials, litigants, and their lawyers cooperate

with the judge to that end.

[4] In disposing of matters promptly and efficiently, a judge must demonstrate due regard for the

rights of parties to be heard and to have issues resolved without unnecessary cost or delay. A judge

should monitor and supervise cases in ways that reduce or eliminate dilatory practices, avoidable

delays, and unnecessary costs.