Woodbury County
Woodbury County was established in 1851 and named for Levi Woodbury. It is home to 15 communities with an estimated population of 105,941 residents. Covering 872.9 square miles of land, it ranks as the third largest county in Iowa by total area, with Sioux City serving as the county seat.
The court system in Woodbury County operates a District Court, which has general jurisdiction over all civil and criminal cases. It handles various cases, including juvenile, family law, and probate matters. The court also has specialized divisions, such as the Probate Court Division, Small Claims Division, and Juvenile Court Division. The Probate Court Division oversees cases involving conservatorships, guardianships, trusts, and trustees, while the Juvenile Court Division handles cases involving adoptions, juvenile delinquency, and terminations of parental rights.
Any Woodbury court records serve as official documents of legal proceedings, covering case files on all criminal and civil trials within the county. These records offer data about docket entries, case filings, and pleadings. Most Woodbury County court records are publicly accessible. However, certain confidential records may be restricted from public access, such as records containing sensitive personal information, adoption cases, and juvenile records. Publicly accessible Woodbury County court records include the following:
- Probate Records
- Criminal Records
- Family Records
- Traffic Records
All court records in the county are maintained by staff at the Woodbury County Clerk of Court, who also manages court records. They may be searched online through the Iowa Courts Online Service website or by visiting the county clerk of court office at:
Woodbury County Clerk of Court
620 Douglas Street
Room 101
Sioux City, IA 51101
Phone: (712) 279-6611
A fee may be charged for obtaining physical copies or certified copies of court records.
