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Des Moines

Judicial District:
8
Chief Judge:
Myron Gookin

Clerk of Court

513 North Main Street
P.O. Box 158
Burlington, IA  52601
Phone: 319-753-8262
Fax: 319-753-8253

Case Scheduling

Steffanie Chance & Amy Gardner
641-684-6502

Pay Fines Online

Use our convenient, online payment service to pay fines, surcharges and fees with a major credit card 24/7.

Pay Fines Online

District Court Administrator

Heidi Baker
641-684-6502 (612)

Juvenile Court Office

513 North Main
Burlington, IA  52601
Phone: 319-753-8281
Kim.Denning@iowacourts.gov

Juror Information

Contact Information:

319-753-8262
CountyClerk.Desmoines@iowacourts.gov

eJuror

Did you get a Summons to Jury Service in the mail?  Do you need to

  • update personal information,
  • check when you need to report for jury service,
  • submit a request for an excuse or deferral, or
  • select an alternate time to serve?

Click the Go to eJuror button to begin.

Go to eJuror

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 contains any obscene, suggestive or inflammatory print or images, and clothes that are overly dirty or ragged.

Where to Park

North side of courthouse, Main Street, adjacent streets or riverfront.

Courthouse Security Information

No weapons of any kind will be allowed in the Courthouse.  Cellular phones are to be turned off and no use of recording devices or cellular phone cameras is permitted.

Jury Check-in Information

Check trial status:   319-753-8205
Associate Court:
Please report to 1st floor Clerks office/hallway

District Court
Please report to 3rd floor Clerks office/hallway

Absences / Emergencies

Jurors with unexcused absences will be subject to contempt of court sanctions.  For further information contact Clerk of Courts office at 319-753-8242

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. 

Compensation

Pursuant to state law, you will be paid $30 a day for each day of 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

Cathy Reck
641-684-6502 (610)
cathy.reck@iowacourts.gov

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