This page lists statewide free court record search links and other online resources for Iowa courts. Additional free court record search and online resources may be available in Iowa at the individual county or court level. Please select an individual county in Iowa to see online court records resources that are not listed here.
Searching case records in Iowa courtsSearch Case Information report broken linkThe Iowa Judicial Branch offers online access to records of proceedings and filings for all trial courts. Search options include case number, party name and attorney name. Basic case information is free, and advanced search options are available through a subscription service.
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Legal aid, free services, lawyer referralFind Legal Assistance report broken linkInformation about finding legal assistance, including a directory of organizations that offer free and low-cost legal services to eligible clients. Find a Lawyer report broken linkThe Iowa Judicial Branch offers an online search service for lawyers licensed to practice law in Iowa. Search options include name, county, city, state, area of practice and license status. Free Legal Assistance for Older Iowans report broken linkA free legal hotline for Iowans age 60 and older from Iowa Legal Aid. Links to legal information and non-legal assistance are also available. Lawyer Referral Service report broken linkThe Iowa Bar Association offers a statewide lawyer referral service, with a toll-free number for in-state calls. Public Defenders report broken linkContact information for Public Defender offices and links to information about Public Defender services, including free or low-cost criminal defense, mental health and juvenile case representation.
Forms and related informationOnline Court Forms and Court Rules report broken linkAvailable online forms include Confidential Information forms, general civil procedure, family law, small claims, probate, juvenile, involuntary hospitalization and other types of forms.
Search options are available for Iowa Court Rules, and links to recent changes and local rules are offered. Attorney Complaint Forms and Information report broken linkThe Iowa Judicial Branch offers information about how to make a complaint about an attorney, including an online complaint form.
Online fine paymentsSearch and Pay Tickets Online report broken linkMost tickets that have been filed with a court clerk may be paid through this online service, including fines, surcharges and fees associated with a charge or citation. Search options are available to find Traffic Tickets, Civil Infractions and some Criminal cases.
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