Marshall County
Marshall County was established in 1846 and named after John Marshall, the fourth Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court. It is located in central Iowa. The county spans approximately 572.5 square miles and has an estimated population of about 40,049 residents. The county seat is Marshalltown, the largest city in the county.
The court system in Marshall County comprises a District Court with general jurisdiction over all civil and criminal cases. The court handles disputes involving contracts, property, or personal injury claims, as well as criminal cases such as felony and misdemeanor prosecutions. It also addresses family law matters, including Issues such as divorce, child custody, and support. The District Court may have specialized divisions based on case type. They include the Juvenile, Probate, and Small Claims Division. The Juvenile Division handles matters involving minors, such as child welfare, adoptions, delinquency, and termination of parental rights. The Probate Division oversees matters such as estate administration, wills, conservatorships, guardianships, and trusts. The Small Claims Division manages cases with financial disputes involving limited amounts of money.
Marshall County court records are the official documentation of legal proceedings within the county. They contain case filings, docket entries, motions, transcripts of hearings, subpoenas summonses, writs, pleading, and judicial rulings. These records serve as an important reference for setting legal precedent for future court cases, and they usually include:
- Criminal records
- Civil case records
- Probate records
- Family law cases
- Traffic records
Public records are accessible under Iowa Public Records except for confidential ones, such as juvenile and adoption records. Court records in Marshall County are maintained by the Clerk of Court. Individuals can search public records online through the Iowa Courts Online Service or visit the Clerk's Office for in-person inquiries at:
1 East Main Street
Marshalltown, IA 50158
Phone: (641) 754-1603
Fees may apply for obtaining physical or certified copies of records.
