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Ringgold

Judicial District:
5
Chief Judge:
Michael Huppert

Clerk of Court

109 West Madison
Suite 203
Mount Ayr, IA  50854
Phone: 641-464-3234
Fax: 641-464-2478

Case Scheduling

Alissa Bowman
515-286-3859

Pay Fines Online

Use our convenient, online payment service to pay fines, surcharges and fees with a major credit card 24/7.

Pay Fines Online

District Court Administrator

Marques Wilson
515-561-5848

Juvenile Court Office

211 B North Elm
PO Box 345
Creston, IA  50801
Phone: 641-782-2519

Juror Information

Contact Information:

641-464-3234, [email protected]

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Courthouse Directions

The Ringgold County Courthouse is located at 109 West Madison, Mount Ayr, Iowa. From Highway IA-2 into Mount Ayr, turn north onto South Taylor Street and head north until you reach the square (about 3 blocks). The courthouse is located on city square which is a one-way street around the courthouse.

What to Wear to Court

Please report for jury service wearing respectable clothes.  As a general rule, business or business casual clothing is acceptable.  The following types of clothing are not suitable for court proceedings:  shorts, tube tops, halter tops, clothing that contain any obscene, suggestive or inflammatory print or images, and clothes that are overly dirty or ragged.

Where to Park

Around the square on any side.  Parking is free.

Courthouse Security Information

 Individuals are subject to search before entering courtroom at the discretion of law enforcement.

Jury Check-in Information

Report for jury duty to the 2nd Floor Courtroom.  A clerk will check you in.

Absences / Emergencies

Report absences to the Clerk of Court's office at 641-464-3234.  Report Emergencies to the Ringgold County Sheriff at 641-464-3921.

Travel, Mileage, and Other Expenses

Jurors are reimbursed for travel to and from residence to the courthouse at a rate of .50 per mile as approved by the supreme court. If you do not know the mileage, you can look it up on Mapquest.com.

Compensation

Pursuant to state law, you will be paid $30 a day for each day of your jury service up to seven days; $50 a day for eight or more days of service.  You may waive the right to compensation, which will help reduce the state’s cost of operating the court system. 

ADA Coordinator

Toni Stevens
515-561-5818
toni.stevens@iowacourts.gov

Case Scheduling: 

        Polk County Civil Case Coordinator - Colleen Adams 515-561-5819
        Polk County Family Law Case Coordinator - Kelley Nickel 515-561-5869
        Polk County Felony Case Coordinator - Diane Cox 515-561-5914
        Polk County Misdemeanor Case Coordinator - Marci Gleason 515-561-5931
        Polk County Juvenile Case Coordinator - Kristina Ashby 515-561-5729
        All other District 5 counties other than Polk - Alissa Bowman 515-561-5819

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