Floyd County Jail Criminal Court Process Video
Iowa Court Process
Families waiting on a relative's first hearing on South Main Street can watch the Judicial Branch's two-language explainer first.
Para familias de Floyd County: pregunten en la Suite 403 del tribunal (641-228-7777) cuándo se presenta de nuevo su familiar ante el juez.
Proceso judicial de Iowa
Court Questions From Charles City Families
Are Charles City cases heard in the Second Judicial District?
My son's lawyer says a date is coming. Who actually picks it?
Why does my husband's appointed lawyer drive in from Mason City?
My sister lives out of state; can she reach Suite 403 in writing?
Are Charles City cases heard in the Second Judicial District?
Yes; Chief Judge Amy Moore's district takes in Floyd County along with much of north-central Iowa.
My son's lawyer says a date is coming. Who actually picks it?
Kelly Heard, the Second District scheduler for this courthouse, at 641-494-3612.
Why does my husband's appointed lawyer drive in from Mason City?
The State Public Defender chart gives that office every indictable case filed in Charles City.
My sister lives out of state; can she reach Suite 403 in writing?
It is: countyclerk.floyd@iowacourts.gov goes to the Suite 403 staff, who answer faster when the message names the defendant and the charge.