--- title: "Sharon Soorholtz Greer | KnowJudges" canonical: "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/sharon-soorholtz-greer-judge-iowa-court-of-appeals-ia" page_type: "judge_profile" updated: "2026-07-26" --- # Sharon Soorholtz Greer Iowa Court of Appeals · Judge ## Profile - Court: Iowa Court of Appeals - State: Iowa - Role: Judge - Service status: active - Last verified: 2026-07-26 ## Summary Official statewide and applicable court procedural guidance applies to this judge. ## Before you appear - Read the judge-specific standing order first when one is listed. - Check the docket and case orders for requirements that supersede broader guidance. - Confirm current remote-access and courtroom technology arrangements before the proceeding. ## Courtroom Rules ### counsel electronic devices Scope: courtwide The Iowa Court of Appeals permits counsel to use personal computers, laptops, tablets, and other electronic devices at counsel table and the lectern if they do not create disturbances. Evidence excerpt: may be used by counsel at counsel table and the lectern [Iowa Court of Appeals Courtroom Protocol](https://www.iowacourts.gov/iowa-courts/court-of-appeals/court-of-appeals-oral-argument-schedules/courtroom-protocol) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ### recording photography Scope: courtwide The Iowa Court of Appeals does not allow video recording, audio recording, or photography in the courtroom unless the court grants permission. Evidence excerpt: not allowed in the courtroom unless permission is granted by the court [Iowa Court of Appeals Courtroom Protocol](https://www.iowacourts.gov/iowa-courts/court-of-appeals/court-of-appeals-oral-argument-schedules/courtroom-protocol) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ### recording photography streaming Scope: statewide Iowa prohibits broadcasting, recording, photographing, texting, blogging, or tweeting real-time courtroom coverage unless the presiding judicial officer permits it in advance. Evidence excerpt: prohibited unless the presiding judicial officer expressly permits coverage in advance [Iowa Judicial Branch: Expanded News Media Coverage](https://www.iowacourts.gov/newsroom/expanded-news-media-coverage) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ### presiding judge discretion Scope: statewide Iowa's expanded news media coverage framework requires approval, but the judge should allow coverage unless it would materially interfere with protected interests or the proceeding. Evidence excerpt: The judge shall allow expanded news media coverage unless the judge concludes [Iowa Judicial Branch: Expanded News Media Coverage](https://www.iowacourts.gov/newsroom/expanded-news-media-coverage) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ### electronic devices for media Scope: statewide Iowa Chapter 25 requires approval before using electronic devices for photography, video recording, audio recording, or streaming video in a courtroom. Evidence excerpt: Electronic devices for photography, video recording, audio recording, or streaming video may not be used [Chapter 25 Rules for Expanded News Media Coverage](https://www.iowacourts.gov/static/media/cms/25_2_44097B6A827DC.pdf) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ## Sources - [Official profile](https://www.iowacourts.gov/iowa-courts/court-of-appeals/judges) - [Official roster](https://www.iowacourts.gov/iowa-courts/court-of-appeals/judges) - [Iowa Judicial Branch official judicial roster](https://www.iowacourts.gov/iowa-courts/court-of-appeals/judges) - [Iowa Judicial Branch: Expanded News Media Coverage](https://www.iowacourts.gov/newsroom/expanded-news-media-coverage) - [Chapter 25 Rules for Expanded News Media Coverage](https://www.iowacourts.gov/static/media/cms/25_2_44097B6A827DC.pdf) - [Iowa Court of Appeals Courtroom Protocol](https://www.iowacourts.gov/iowa-courts/court-of-appeals/court-of-appeals-oral-argument-schedules/courtroom-protocol) ## JSON-LD ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "WebPage", "@id": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/sharon-soorholtz-greer-judge-iowa-court-of-appeals-ia", "url": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/sharon-soorholtz-greer-judge-iowa-court-of-appeals-ia", "name": "Sharon Soorholtz Greer | KnowJudges", "description": "Sharon Soorholtz Greer, Iowa Court of Appeals. 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Section-specific exceptions, waivers, later amendments and case orders remain applicable. This is a source excerpt, not an exhaustive statement of the rule. [Official source](https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/ACO/CourtRulesChapter/09-30-2026.6.pdf). Collected 2026-10-27.