Rule 8.22 - General principles8. 22(1) These rules shall be interpreted to provide expeditious and confidential proceedings in accordance with Iowa Code chapter 135L.8. 22(2) All references in these rules to the clerk shall mean the clerk of the district court and shall include the clerk's designee.Court Order June 26, 1997, temporary rules effective July 1, 1997; Court Order June 26, 1997, permanent rules effective September 8, 1997; Report November 9, 2001, effective February 15, 2002.