Iowa R. App. P. 6.801 (2026)

Rule 6.801 Composition of record on appeal. Only the following constitute the record on appeal: a. Original documents and exhibits filed in the district court case from which the appeal is taken.

b. Transcript of proceedings, if any.

c. Court calendar entries prepared by the clerk of the district court.

d. Documents from related cases when judicial notice was taken of the specific document or file.

e. Documents or filings from other cases when required by law, including Iowa Code section 822.6A involving claims of postconviction relief. [Court Order October 31, 2008, effective January 1, 2009; March 5, 2013, effective May 3, 2013; November 18, 2016, effective March 1, 2017; September 29, 2023, effective April 1, 2024]