Iowa Code
Chapter 610 - DEFERRAL OF COSTS (In forma pauperis)
Section 610.2 - Directions by court.

610.2 Directions by court.
When an application and supporting affidavit pursuant to this chapter are filed with the court and approved by the court in a civil or criminal action, the court shall direct the appropriate officers of the court to issue and serve all necessary writs, process, and proceedings.
86 Acts, ch 1088, §2; 88 Acts, ch 1134, §105