Grundy County Jail Criminal Court Process

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Criminal Court Process for Grundy County Iowa

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Grundy County District Court, Grundy Center, Iowa

The Grundy County Courthouse stands at 706 G Avenue in Grundy Center, a few blocks from the sheriff's office on 8th Street. Criminal cases here belong to Iowa's First Judicial District. Call the clerk at 319-824-5229.

1. Who to contact

  • Clerk of District Court: 706 G Avenue, Grundy Center, IA 50638; 319-824-5229.
  • Juvenile Court Services: 706 G Avenue, 2nd Floor, Grundy Center, IA 50638; 319-291-2506.
  • Grundy County Sheriff and Jail: 705 8th Street, Grundy Center, IA 50638; 319-824-6933.
  • First District Court Administration (scheduling): 319-833-3332.
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2. The usual order of a case

  1. First appearance before a magistrate soon after arrest, where bond and conditions are set.
  2. Trial information, the written charge the County Attorney files for indictable crimes.
  3. Arraignment and a plea.
  4. Pretrial, including evidence exchange, depositions and plea offers.
  5. Trial and sentencing, unless the case is settled first.

Magistrates also take simple misdemeanors and traffic matters. Search cases on Iowa Courts Online.

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3. Lawyers for people who cannot afford one

Ask for an attorney at the first appearance and sign the financial affidavit. When the court finds you eligible, the State Public Defender system appoints someone, often a contract lawyer in this area. After a conviction you could be told to pay some of it back. Release details are in our bail guide.

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4. Juvenile cases

Youth cases for Grundy County are handled by Juvenile Court Services on the courthouse's second floor, 319-291-2506. When a young person must be held, the usual place is North Iowa Juvenile Detention Services, 1440 West Dunkerton Road, Waterloo, IA 50703, 319-291-2455. Some serious felony charges against 16- and 17-year-olds are filed in adult court instead.

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5. Federal court for Grundy County

Federal charges go to the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Iowa at 111 7th Avenue SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401, 319-286-2300. Tracking a federal prisoner is explained on our inmate search page.

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6. What is the fax for the Grundy Center clerk?

Send faxes to 319-824-3447. For anything about a Grundy County case, call the clerk at 319-824-5229.

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7. How can I check a Grundy County court warrant?

Grundy County sheriff's deputies serve what the court signs; phone 319-824-6933. The county publishes no warrant list, and Iowa doesn't have a statewide public search. Read the case on Iowa Courts Online. For a warrant that came from a missed court date, the Clerk of District Court at 706 G Avenue in Grundy Center (319-824-5229) can discuss a new date.

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