Lee County
Lee County was founded in 1836, with Fort Madison and Keokuk serving as the county seats. It has an estimated population of 33,555 residents. The county spans approximately 517.6 square miles of land, making it the 67th largest county in Iowa by total area. The two District Courts in Lee County make up the county's court system.
The Lee County District Courts are served by District Eight of the Iowa District Courts. The courts have general jurisdiction over civil, criminal, juvenile, and probate cases. Civil cases include equity matters, small claims, family law, contracts, property disputes, and personal injury. The court's criminal jurisdiction includes drug offenses, misdemeanors, felonies, traffic violations, and preliminary hearings. Juvenile matters generally involve neglect, child custody, delinquency, and termination of parental rights. On the other hand, probate cases involve conservatorships, estates, wills, and guardianships.
Lee County court records are official documents created during legal proceedings within the county's court system. These records include filings, pleadings, orders, judgments, and transcripts. Lee County court records generally include the following:
- Criminal Court Records
- Civil Court Records
- Probate Court Records
- Family Court Records
- Traffic Court Records
- Juvenile Court Records
In Lee County, the Clerk of Court is responsible for keeping and maintaining court records. Such records are accessible to the public, and interested individuals may view and obtain these records. However, confidential records, mental health records, juvenile records, or sealed records are restricted from public access to protect individuals' rights. Record seekers may search for court records through the Iowa Courts Online Search portal or in person by visiting the courthouses at:
Clerk of District Court - North Lee
933 Avenue H
Fort Madison, IA 52627
Phone: (319) 372-3523
Clerk of District Court - South Lee
25 North 7th
Keokuk, IA 52632
Phone: (319) 524-2433
Requests for copies of court records may come at a fee.
