Rule 6.302 - Initiation of certification proceedings(1)Certification ordera.Filing. The certification order prepared by the certifying court must be forwarded by the clerk of the certifying court under its official seal to the clerk of the supreme court, who will file the order and assign a number to the matter. The clerk of the supreme court will notify the certifying court that the certification order has been received.b.Contents. The certification order must contain all of the following: (1) The information required by Iowa Code section 684A.3.(2) The names and addresses of the interested parties or their counsel, if they are represented by counsel.(3) The party, if any, requesting submission of a certified question.(4) A designation of the party to file the first brief, if the question is certified on the court's own motion.c.Service on attorney general. When the constitutionality of an act of the general assembly is drawn into question in a certification proceeding to which the State of Iowa or an officer, agency, or employee thereof is not a party, the certifying court must serve the certification order on the attorney general.(2)Record. The certifying court must attach to its certification order a copy of the portions of the record deemed necessary for a full understanding of the question. If the entire record is not included, the supreme court may order that a copy of any portion of the remaining record be filed with the clerk of the supreme court.(3)Parties. The party requesting certification or, if none, the party who is to file the first brief will be considered the appellant and must make all filings required of the appellant under these rules.(4)Filing fee. A filing fee must be paid to the clerk of the supreme court as provided in rule 6.703(1) (f), unless otherwise waived or deferred as provided in rule 6.703(2).Court Order October 31, 2008, effective 1/1/2009; Court Order September 29, 2023, effective 4/1/2024.