Offers court services to Dallas and Guthrie County.
Juvenile Court Services offers intake, probation services, Restorative Justice Program, in-home and out of home placement services for those under the jurisdiction of Juvenile Court Services. (The Adel office covers Dallas and Guthrie counties. Other offices located in Winterset and Creston supervised from the Adel Office.)
Offers court services to Dallas and Guthrie County.
Juvenile Court Services offers intake, probation services, Restorative Justice Program, in-home and out of home placement services for those under the jurisdiction of Juvenile Court Services. (The Adel office covers Dallas and Guthrie counties. Other offices located in Winterset and Creston supervised from the Adel Office.)
Manages and maintains all trial court records; process fines, fees, and court costs owed to the state; child support checks and civil judgments owned to litigants; and maintain record of liens on property.
Manages and maintains all trial court records; process fines, fees, and court costs owed to the state; child support checks and civil judgments owned to litigants; and maintain record of liens on property.
Handles district court traffic violations, probate, juvenile and small claims. Juvenile Court service handles intake/probation/supervision for Adair county.
Handles district court traffic violations, probate, juvenile and small claims. Juvenile Court service handles intake/probation/supervision for Adair county.
Manages and maintains all trial court records; process fines, fees, and court costs owed to the state; child support checks and civil judgments owned to litigants; and maintain record of liens on property.
Manages and maintains all trial court records; process fines, fees, and court costs owed to the state; child support checks and civil judgments owned to litigants; and maintain record of liens on property.
Manages and maintains all trial court records, processes fines, fees, and court costs owed to the state, manages child support checks and civil judgments owed to litigants, and maintain record of liens on property. This office may also assist with involuntary hospitalization cases.
Manages and maintains all trial court records, processes fines, fees, and court costs owed to the state, manages child support checks and civil judgments owed to litigants, and maintain record of liens on property. This office may also assist with involuntary hospitalization cases.
Manages and maintains all trial court records; process fines, fees, and court costs owed to the state; child support checks and civil judgments owned to litigants; and maintain record of liens on property.
Manages and maintains all trial court records; process fines, fees, and court costs owed to the state; child support checks and civil judgments owned to litigants; and maintain record of liens on property.
Clerk of the District Court, Mental Health Division assists with process of securing involuntary hospitalization of the mentally ill or those with substance abuse issues. Respondent is given a copy of signed application when they are taken into custody. Persons signing the application must be present to testify. Respondent is represented by a lawyer and the applicant is represented by the county attorney. Hearing determines if the respondent is seriously mentally impaired.
Clerk of the District Court, Mental Health Division assists with process of securing involuntary hospitalization of the mentally ill or those with substance abuse issues. Respondent is given a copy of signed application when they are taken into custody. Persons signing the application must be present to testify. Respondent is represented by a lawyer and the applicant is represented by the county attorney. Hearing determines if the respondent is seriously mentally impaired.
Polk County Juvenile Court Services has jurisdiction to inquire into and to make certain statutory dispositions of cases of delinquent children. Serious cases are handled by formal court hearings and orders. Less serious cases are handled by counseling, informal adjustment or diversion to other public or private services. Children held in detention or in shelter care pending hearing and disposition are provided physical examination and professional nursing care, medical care and schooling suited to their ability. Mental examinations are provided when necessary for adequate evaluation of the child and to proper disposition of the case. If a child is adjudicated to be delinquent he/she can be placed on probation at home or in custody of other persons or private or public agency or can be committed to a state institution.
Polk County Juvenile Court Services has jurisdiction to inquire into and to make certain statutory dispositions of cases of delinquent children. Serious cases are handled by formal court hearings and orders. Less serious cases are handled by counseling, informal adjustment or diversion to other public or private services. Children held in detention or in shelter care pending hearing and disposition are provided physical examination and professional nursing care, medical care and schooling suited to their ability. Mental examinations are provided when necessary for adequate evaluation of the child and to proper disposition of the case. If a child is adjudicated to be delinquent he/she can be placed on probation at home or in custody of other persons or private or public agency or can be committed to a state institution.
Manages and maintains all trial court records; process fines, fees, and court costs owed to the state; child support checks and civil judgments owned to litigants; and maintain record of liens on property.
Manages and maintains all trial court records; process fines, fees, and court costs owed to the state; child support checks and civil judgments owned to litigants; and maintain record of liens on property.
Manages and maintains all trial court records; process fines, fees, and court costs owed to the state; child support checks and civil judgments owned to litigants; and maintain record of liens on property.
Manages and maintains all trial court records; process fines, fees, and court costs owed to the state; child support checks and civil judgments owned to litigants; and maintain record of liens on property.
Administers bankruptcy proceedings. Handles petitions for Chapters 7, 11, 12 or 13. Chapter 7 is a liquidation proceeding. Chapter 11 is a reorganization proceeding. Chapter 12 is a reorganization proceeding for family farmers. Chapter 13 "Wage Earner Plan" is for working people which sets up method for payment of debts and disbursements to creditors. Assistance in filing petition usually is secured through a private attorney or Legal Aid, if eligible. However, it is possible download the forms from the website or purchase a package of forms necessary to file through office supply companies and complete them without legal representation (pro se).
Administers bankruptcy proceedings. Handles petitions for Chapters 7, 11, 12 or 13. Chapter 7 is a liquidation proceeding. Chapter 11 is a reorganization proceeding. Chapter 12 is a reorganization proceeding for family farmers. Chapter 13 "Wage Earner Plan" is for working people which sets up method for payment of debts and disbursements to creditors. Assistance in filing petition usually is secured through a private attorney or Legal Aid, if eligible. However, it is possible download the forms from the website or purchase a package of forms necessary to file through office supply companies and complete them without legal representation (pro se).
The County Clerk of Court provides a resource for county residents who choose to represent themselves in court or have questions on divorce, child custody, paternity, and grandparent rights. This office also provides information on legal fees and costs for hiring attorneys.
This office does not give legal advice.
The County Clerk of Court provides a resource for county residents who choose to represent themselves in court or have questions on divorce, child custody, paternity, and grandparent rights. This office also provides information on legal fees and costs for hiring attorneys.
This office does not give legal advice.
Manages and maintains all trial court records; process fines, fees, and court costs owed to the state; child support checks and civil judgments owned to litigants; and maintain record of liens on property.
Manages and maintains all trial court records; process fines, fees, and court costs owed to the state; child support checks and civil judgments owned to litigants; and maintain record of liens on property.
Polk County Clerk of the District Court provides court services to the Polk County area. Mental Health Clerk 286-3666 Probate Division 286-3773 Criminal 286-3765 Small Claims 875-5540 Traffic 286-3772
Polk County Clerk of the District Court provides court services to the Polk County area. Mental Health Clerk 286-3666 Probate Division 286-3773 Criminal 286-3765 Small Claims 875-5540 Traffic 286-3772
Provides Intake Conferences to screen delinquent cases for various dispositions. Prepares cases for court. Enforces court orders with delinquent youth.
Provides Intake Conferences to screen delinquent cases for various dispositions. Prepares cases for court. Enforces court orders with delinquent youth.
The Clerk of Court is the custodian of all court records in law, equity, probate, criminal, juvenile, adoptions, small claims, and traffic. In conjunction to other county offices, the Clerk of Court also draws grand jurors, petit jurors, and talismen. The Clerk of Court also provides assistance and necessary forms needed to file a petition with the court for a legal name change.
Also provides a resource for County residents who choose to represent themselves in court or have questions on divorce, child custody, paternity, grandparent rights. Information on legal fees and costs for hiring attorneys is also available. The Clerk of Court does not give legal advice.
The Clerk of Court is the custodian of all court records in law, equity, probate, criminal, juvenile, adoptions, small claims, and traffic. In conjunction to other county offices, the Clerk of Court also draws grand jurors, petit jurors, and talismen. The Clerk of Court also provides assistance and necessary forms needed to file a petition with the court for a legal name change.
Also provides a resource for County residents who choose to represent themselves in court or have questions on divorce, child custody, paternity, grandparent rights. Information on legal fees and costs for hiring attorneys is also available. The Clerk of Court does not give legal advice.
Manages and maintains all trial court records, process fines, fees, and court costs owed to the state, child support checks and civil judgments owned to litigants, and maintain record of liens on property.
Manages and maintains all trial court records, process fines, fees, and court costs owed to the state, child support checks and civil judgments owned to litigants, and maintain record of liens on property.
Manages and maintains all trial court records; process fines, fees, and court costs owed to the state; child support checks and civil judgments owned to litigants; and maintain record of liens on property.
Manages and maintains all trial court records; process fines, fees, and court costs owed to the state; child support checks and civil judgments owned to litigants; and maintain record of liens on property.
Clerk of Court handles district court traffic violations, probate, juvenile and small claims. Juvenile Court service handles intake/probation/supervision for Guthrie county.
Clerk of Court handles district court traffic violations, probate, juvenile and small claims. Juvenile Court service handles intake/probation/supervision for Guthrie county.
Provides public services related to court proceedings and maintains records of all court records. This office receives, files, and maintains all of the documentation that comprises the official court record for the following case types: felonies, misdemeanors, traffic violations, ordinance violations, civil, family, or paternity court cases, juvenile injunctions, restraining orders, and small claims court cases. The Clerk of Court is responsible for the collection of case related fees, fines and forfeitures, case management and event tracking, budget planning, records management, courtroom operation support, jury management, and facility planning.
This office also issues copies of divorce decrees for divorces granted in the county court and provides assistance and necessary forms needed to file a petition with the court for a legal name change.
Provides public services related to court proceedings and maintains records of all court records. This office receives, files, and maintains all of the documentation that comprises the official court record for the following case types: felonies, misdemeanors, traffic violations, ordinance violations, civil, family, or paternity court cases, juvenile injunctions, restraining orders, and small claims court cases. The Clerk of Court is responsible for the collection of case related fees, fines and forfeitures, case management and event tracking, budget planning, records management, courtroom operation support, jury management, and facility planning.
This office also issues copies of divorce decrees for divorces granted in the county court and provides assistance and necessary forms needed to file a petition with the court for a legal name change.
Manages and maintains all trial court records. Also process fines, fees, and court costs owed to the state. Child support checks and civil judgments owned to litigants, and maintain record of liens on property.
Manages and maintains all trial court records. Also process fines, fees, and court costs owed to the state. Child support checks and civil judgments owned to litigants, and maintain record of liens on property.
