Butler County Jail Criminal Court Process Video
Iowa Court Process
The Iowa Judicial Branch produced a pair of brief videos, in English and Spanish, that walk through a criminal case. The clerk filing Butler County cases sits inside the courthouse that also houses the sheriff. In English, viewers see the first appearance, getting released before trial, plea deals and a trial.
Familias de Butler County que prefieren el español: Hay una versión narrada en español que muestra a las familias de Allison cómo avanza un caso hasta llegar al juicio. Para preguntar por una audiencia, comuníquese con la secretaría del tribunal en el juzgado de Allison, teléfono 319-242-3570.
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Butler County Court Questions
Who is the chief judge over Butler County cases?
How can I look up a court date in a Butler County case?
Will a public defender take a Butler County case?
Is there an email address for the Allison courthouse clerk?
Who is the chief judge over Butler County cases?
Judge Amy Moore, chief of the Second District courts that hear Allison cases.
How can I look up a court date in a Butler County case?
On Iowa Courts Online; scheduler Kelly Heard (641-494-3612) fields questions about settings.
Will a public defender take a Butler County case?
The Mason City office ((641) 423-4181) is designated only for Class A felonies; ask the clerk at 319-242-3570 who was appointed in other cases.
Is there an email address for the Allison courthouse clerk?
Yes, at countyclerk.butler@iowacourts.gov.