In 1983, the Iowa State Legislature approved the Court Reorganization Act. The Act, which was originally proposed by the Iowa Supreme Court, transferred the expense of operating the court system (except the costs of district court facilities) from the counties to the state.

Funding for juvenile court officers, court attendants (bailiffs), indigent defense, and clerks of court offices was taken over by the state. The purpose of the transfer was two-fold -- property tax relief and equalization of trial court resources statewide.

For more information, please choose from the links on the left column or below:

• Scott County Clerk of Court (563) 326-8647
  • Domestic Abuse
  • Civil Department - Law & Equity (Divorce, Child Support, & Legal Name Change)
  • Mental Health & Substance Abuse (563) 326-8657
  • Probate (Wills, Estates, Guardianships, & Conservatorships) (563) 326-8648
  • Small Claims (563) 326-8785
  • Tax Offset
  • Associate Court Clerk's Office (Traffic & Criminal) (563) 326-8787
  • Uniform Support (Child Support) (563) 326-8647
• Iowa District Court Administration (563) 326-8783
  • Judicial Directory
  • Juvenile Court Services
• U.S. Clerk of District Court & Federal Information
• State of Iowa Judicial Branch
  http://www.iowacourts.gov