Judicial District:
Chief Judge:
Clerk of Court
109 West Madison
Suite 203
Mount Ayr, IA 50854
Phone: 641-464-3234
Fax: 641-464-2478
Case Scheduling
Alissa Bowman
515-561-5819
Pay Fines Online
Use our convenient, online payment service to pay fines, surcharges and fees with a major credit card 24/7.
District Court Administrator
Interim District Court Administrator
515-561-5848
Juvenile Court Office
211 B North Elm
PO Box 345
Creston,
IA
50801
Phone: 641-782-2519
Juror Information
Contact Information:
641-464-3234
jackie.saville@iowacourts.gov
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Courthouse Directions
The Ringgold County Courthouse is located at 109 West Madison, Mount Ayr, Iowa. From Highway IA-2 into Mount Ayr, turn north onto South Taylor Street and head north until you reach the square (about 3 blocks). The courthouse is located on city square which is a one-way street around the courthouse.
What to Wear to Court
Please report for jury service wearing respectable clothes. As a general rule, business or business casual clothing is acceptable. The following types of clothing are not suitable for court proceedings: shorts, tube tops, halter tops, clothing that contain any obscene, suggestive or inflammatory print or images, and clothes that are overly dirty or ragged.
Where to Park
Around the square on any side. Parking is free.
Courthouse Security Information
Individuals are subject to search before entering courtroom at the discretion of law enforcement.
Jury Check-in Information
Report for jury duty to the 2nd Floor Courtroom. A clerk will check you in.
Absences / Emergencies
Report absences to the Clerk of Court's office at 641-464-3234. Report Emergencies to the Ringgold County Sheriff at 641-464-3921.
Travel, Mileage, and Other Expenses
Jurors are reimbursed for travel to and from residence to the courthouse at a rate of .50 per mile as approved by the supreme court. If you do not know the mileage, you can look it up on Mapquest.com.
Compensation
Pursuant to state law, you will be paid $30 a day for each day of your jury service up to seven days; $50 a day for eight or more days of service. You may waive the right to compensation, which will help reduce the state’s cost of operating the court system.
ADA Coordinator
Toni Stevens
515-561-5818
toni.stevens@iowacourts.gov