Webster County
Webster County was established in 1851 and named after Daniel Webster, an American statesman noted for his oratory prowess. The county seat is Fort Dodge. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, it covers over 718 square miles and has a population of 36,999.
Residents of Webster County are served by one District Court located in Fort Dodge. Being the only county-established court, this District Court has jurisdiction over all cases heard in Webster County. For administrative convenience, the court is stratified into Civil, Criminal, Juvenile, Probate, and Small Claims Divisions. The Civil Division hears cases related to disputes between private individuals or organizations, while the Criminal Division hears cases where an individual has been accused of committing an offense against the state. The Juvenile Division hears cases related to minors, such as delinquency, parental rights termination, and placement in foster care voluntarily. The Probate Division addresses cases related to the administration of an estate, interpretation of wills, and appointment of guardians and conservators. The Small Claims Division provides a basic procedure designed for the swift resolution of any claims in the civil spectrum that include small amounts of disputed money.
Webster County public court records refer to official legal documents that provide information on judicial proceedings conducted in Webster County. These records include information such as transcripts of court hearings, docket numbers, motions, and judgments. The Webster County Court Clerk is the official responsible for processing and providing access to these records. Examples of public court records to which the clerk provides access include:
- Criminal records
- Small claims records
- Traffic records
- Appellate records
- Probate records
Interested persons can obtain public court records by sending an e-mail or making an in-person visit to the Clerk's Office at:
701 Central Avenue
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
Phone: (515) 576-7115
Requesters seeking to obtain physical copies of court records at the Webster County Clerk's Office will incur a $1.00 fee for each page of court record requested. If the record requested must be certified, an additional $5.00 fee applies.
