Muscatine County
Muscatine County is located along the Mississippi River and was established in 1836. Since the 2020 decennial census, the county has experienced a 2.4% decrease in its population and currently has an estimated population of 42,218. The administrative center of Muscatine County is the City of Muscatine.
The Seventh Judicial District Court of Iowa hears both criminal and civil cases in Muscatine County. Examples of cases handled by this court include felonies, serious misdemeanor offenses, preliminary hearings in felony prosecutions, personal injury claims, and contract disputes.
The District Court also oversees the establishment and modification of paternity and legitimation, and other family law matters such as divorce, child support, and child custody cases.
In addition, probate and juvenile matters fall within the court's jurisdiction. These include adoption proceedings, termination of parental rights, estate cases, and the appointment of guardians for incapacitated persons.
Muscatine County public court records include the contents of court files, such as dockets, exhibits, and transcripts generated to document case activity. These records are maintained by the Clerk of Court and can be accessed both online and in person. For online access, the public can use the Iowa Courts Online website. To conduct a successful search, users must provide information such as the party name, case number, or citation number.
The Iowa Courts Online website provides access to publicly available information for the following case types:
- Civil case
- Criminal case
- Juvenile case
- Traffic case
- Small claims case
It is important to note that the public can only access basic court case information online. However, for detailed information or court documents, it is best to visit the Clerk's Office at:
401 East 3rd Street
Muscatine, IA 52761
Lastly, individuals who are parties to a case may access records or documents about their case through the Electronic Document Management System (EDMS).
