Boone County Court Records

Boone County court records are a type of judicial record created by the Boone County judicial system per Chapter 20 of the Iowa court rules. These records include all Dockets and other comparable documents created to document case activity, transcripts filed with the clerk, documentary exhibits under the clerk's custody, and any record of court proceedings produced by means approved by the Supreme Court. Typically, court documents are made or received in the course of the official functions of the county's judicial arm of government, regardless of physical form, qualities, or mode of transmission.

Are Court Records Public in Boone County?

Yes, court records in Boone County are public records per Iowa's public records law. Thus, interested persons may request to view, copy, and inspect any court record maintained by any court, unless the record of interest is exempt from public access by court order or state laws. Some examples of Boone County court records that are exempt from public disclosure include:

• Medical court records
• Treatment court records
• Juvenile court records
• Police investigative records from criminal courts
• Records from civil cases that contain trade secrets
• Records that reveal personal information of victims of sexual offenses
• Court records that show sensitive financial data
• Mediation records

Boone County Court Records Search

Individuals may perform a Boone County court records search via the following channels:

• Visiting the Boone County Courthouse to review Indexes, files, and microfilm resources.
• Online using the Boone County court records portal.
• Online via the Iowa courts' online electronic docket (for statewide searches)
• Third-party websites.
• Public access terminal at the Boone County courthouse.

Boone County Courts

Boone County's primary court is its District Court, which exercises jurisdiction over criminal and civil matters within its judicial district. The address and contact information of the court is:

Boone County District Court
201 State Street,
Boone, IA 50036
Phone: (515) 433-0561

Boone County Criminal and Civil Records

Boone County criminal records show the comprehensive history of a person's run-ins with local law enforcement in Boone County. These records provide information on a person's arrests, convictions, criminal acts, warrants, gang associations, and any criminal event where the person was named. Per Iowa's public records law, most criminal records are public records anyone can request. However, juvenile criminal information is not releasable per Iowa Code 232.147.

Individuals seeking Boone County records may request them from the Boone County Sheriff's Department or the Boone County police department in person, by mail, or online. To request these records, record seekers are typically required to provide the name of the subject of the record and other information needed to search for the criminal records. Requesters will also need to provide a government-issued photo ID (i.e., driver's license, passport) and pay the necessary fees to obtain the documents.

Similarly, the Boone County District Court clerk's office maintains Boone County civil court records. Public civil case documents may be accessed on a public access terminal at the Boone County courthouse where the lawsuit was filed. Persons interested in these civil records may request these records from the clerk's office. Individuals may also obtain records by online remote searches using the Iowa electronic docket. To search for documents using any channel, requesters may need to provide:

• The name of the person, business, or firm named in the civil lawsuit
• The case docket number
• The time and the date the case was filed
• The date of the last judgment of the case was issued

Boone County Marriage Records

Boone County marriage records are vital records maintained at the Boone County Recorder's Office. Marriage records that can be obtained from the recorder's office include Boone County marriage certificates, marriage indexes, and marriage verification letters. Marriage records in Boone County are confidential and issued only to entitled applicants. The registrant, the registrant's immediate family, a legal representative, or a person with a personal or property right are all examples of eligible applicants. Marriage records can be requested in person by visiting the recorder's office to submit a request and pay the fee. Requests can also be done through mail by completing the records request form and submitting it to:

Boone County Recorder
201 State St.
Boone, IA 50036

Requesters are also required to provide a valid ID regardless of how they submit the marriage record request. Certified copies are available for $15.00, while non-certified copies cost $5.

Applications for marriage records can also be made online and by telephone by contacting the Iowa Department of Public Health.

Boone County Divorce Records

Boone County divorce records are vital records maintained at the court where the divorce proceeding occurred. Most divorce proceedings are filed at the Boone County District Court. Individuals can obtain these records by visiting the county courthouse to request a search of the court's database. Interested persons can search for divorce records in the courts' in-house self-service terminals. However, persons will need to provide:

• The names of the divorced persons.
• The year and the date of divorce.
• The date when the divorce was filed.

A record search typically costs $6 per year and per name.

Boone County Birth Records

Boone County birth records are also categorized as part of the county's vital records. They created, maintained, and can be requested from the Boone County Recorder's office. Boone birth certificates are made to document every birth that occurs within the county and requesters will need to satisfy the state's eligibility requirements in order to access a certified copy. An example of eligible persons includes the subject of the record, a legal parent, grandparent, spouse, brother, sister, child, legal guardian, or legal representative.

Boone County birth certificate applications may be made in person, online, or by mail from the recorder's office. The request process usually involves completing and submitting a records request form to the office. To obtain records, requesters must be at least 18 years old and provide a valid ID.

Boone County Death Records

Boone County death records are vital records maintained locally by the Boone County Recorder's Office and statewide at the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services. These records are not (entirely) public records available only to eligible persons. Death records encompass documents like Boone County death certificates, which are generally essential for a decedent's estate settlement and insurance claims. Persons seeking these records should first check the availability of a specific record online. Individuals may obtain Boone County death records by visiting the recorder's office. The county recorder's office may also receive written requests and fees via mail.

Boone County Probate Court Records

Boone County probate court records can be obtained at the probate division of the county district court. The Boone County probate court manages and keeps case files concerning estate administration, conservatorships, wills, and property transfers per Iowa Code sections 633.410. Most certified copies of probate court records are confidential. However, records like Wills become public when filed at the county court. An interested person can obtain probate records by requesting them at the probate court. Applicants must provide the names of the person on the probate record to enable a search for the record.

Boone County Property Records

In Boone County, property records are created and maintained at the Boone County Assessor's office, the Boone County Treasurer's office, and the Boone County Recorder's office. Each office keeps track of all official real estate records and makes them available for the public and businesses to retrieve and reproduce. The offices also manage property records related to their official responsibilities, such as historic property assessment values, property tax records, and property ownership and sale records.

Individuals seeking access to property records may visit any of the record custodians and make a request in person or by mail. Requesters may also contact the appropriate property record custodian via phone or use the Boone County property records search portal to find the availability of specific property records.

Boone County Court Records Online

Third-party online resources like Iowacourtrecords.us provide an easy and reliable way to access public Boone County court records. Third-party websites allow requests to search these records remotely and enable users to view and download court documents directly from their websites, saving time and effort. However, since these sites operate independently of official custodians, their accuracy and validity may not be guaranteed. Consequently, users are advised to exercise caution when using third-party sites to search Boone County court records online.