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- Iowa Criminal Court Records Iowa criminal court records are case files detailing criminal felony and misdemeanor proceedings against individuals accused of identified crimes.
- Iowa Civil Court Records Civil court records the detail court proceedings following Iowans and Iowan businesses suing other parties over civil matters such as contract disputes, and torts.
- Iowa Family Court Records Iowa family court records contain case files and include court decisions about family law and domestic relations matters such as divorces.
- Iowa Traffic Court Records Iowa traffic court records in Iowa provide details of violations and infractions committed by individuals operating vehicles.
Iowa Court Records
The Iowa Court Records website provides a good introduction to the Iowa unified court system by explaining the structure of the state’s judiciary. It also helps Iowans quickly and easily search and retrieve the court records they need. Using the information provided, the public can better understand the three court tiers in Iowa and learn their various functions.
Iowans can directly access some court records using the search tools provided on the Iowa Court Records website. There are also informational guides that explain where and how the public can obtain copies of available court records and other Iowa Public Records. The Iowa Court Records website makes these records easier to find in accordance with the directives of the Iowa Open Records Law.
Iowa citizens enjoy open access to other public records when using the Iowa Court Records website. There, they can also search for crime data, criminal justice records, and vital records for the 99 counties in the state. Search results and available records vary from county to county. By providing open access without requiring the public to submit personal information, the Iowa Court Records website guarantees safe and secure access to these public records. In doing so, it upholds users’ privacy and helps Iowans fulfil one of the founding principles of the United States: creating a free and just society.
