Adams County Jail Criminal Court Process Video
Iowa Court Process
Watch the pair of short videos below to see how a criminal case moves along, from the arrest itself to the judge's sentence. In Adams County, every hearing they describe would take place at the courthouse on 9th Street in Corning. The English video comes first and keeps the legal terms simple.
Para familias que hablan español: El otro video narra en español cómo avanza un caso penal, paso a paso. Quien esté detenido en Corning tendrá sus audiencias en el tribunal del 500 9th Street. Las fechas de audiencia se pueden confirmar con la secretaría al 641-322-4711.
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Adams County Court Questions After the Videos
Where is the Adams County courthouse?
How are simple and serious charges handled differently?
Is there a way to see the next court date?
What if the defendant can't afford an attorney?
Who in Corning can talk about the inmate?
Should we watch both videos?
One is enough; they match, so choose English or Spanish based on who in the family will be following the case.
Where is the Adams County courthouse?
At 500 9th Street, Corning, IA 50841. The clerk's number is 641-322-4711.
How are simple and serious charges handled differently?
Low-level simple misdemeanors normally stay with a magistrate; anything indictable moves up to a judge.
Is there a way to see the next court date?
Type the name into the search on Iowa Courts Online.
What if the defendant can't afford an attorney?
Tell the magistrate at the first appearance. The magistrate reviews the financial affidavit and appoints either the Public Defender or a contract attorney.
Who in Corning can talk about the inmate?
Jail staff, at 641-322-4444. Bond questions are covered on our Corning bond guide.