Buchanan County District Courthouse
210 - 5th Ave Ne, Independence, IA 50644
Mailing Address: PO Box 259
Buchanan County
Court System Type:
District Court
Division:Contact Information:
Phone Number: 319-334-2196
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.iowacourts.gov/
County Clerk, Judge, or Other Info:
Staff: Jud Clerk 2-Judicial Department - Beth Perkins-Scheidt
- *Not location specific. Call, or visit the court's website if listed above.
- How was I chosen? - Jurors are picked at random from lists of registered voters, people with driver's licenses, or those with state issued ID cards.
- What are the exemptions? Depending on local laws and specific court policies, exemptions MAY include persons over age 70, and those having recently served on a jury (usually within 1-3 years depending on county policy). In the state of Iowa, there are no automatic professional or government employee exemptions. If any of these apply to you, contact the court to verify they observe the exemption.
- Go to our Jury Duty FAQ page for more on exceptions, requirements, pay, dress code, and other questions you might have.
- Our FAQ page has general instructions on paying violations, or obtaining court documents or criminal records.
- The Public Access to Court Records (PACER) US website can help you find case and docket information.
- Links to District Court Electronic Case Files:
Visit our Links Page for websites providing Employment Listings, as well as US Government holiday closings.
*Please call to verify. Is any of the above incorrect? Let us know here
Nearby Courts:
Linn County
P.O. Box 5488
8.6 miles away
Benton
P.O. Box
13.2 miles away
Benton County District Courthouse
111 E 4th Street
13.3 miles away