Clerk of Court

Contacts

Case Scheduling

Mel Snell
515-561-5819

District Court Administrator

Jennifer Webster
515-561-5848

Juvenile Court Office

641-782-2519

ADA Coordinator

Toni Stevens & Therese Davis
515-561-5818
ADAdistrict5@iowacourts.gov

Juror Information

Courthouse Directions

The Ringgold County Courthouse is located at 109 West Madison, Mount Ayr, Iowa. From Highway IA-2 into Mount Ayr, turn north onto South Taylor Street and head north until you reach the square (about 3 blocks). The courthouse is located on city square which is a one-way street around the courthouse.

What to Wear to Court

Please report for jury service wearing respectable clothes. As a general rule, business or business casual clothing is acceptable. The following types of clothing are not suitable for court proceedings: shorts, tube tops, halter tops, clothing that contains any obscene, suggestive or inflammatory print or images, and clothes that are overly dirty or ragged.

Where to Park

Jurors park around the square on any side. Parking is free.

Courthouse Security Information

 Individuals are subject to search before entering courtroom at the discretion of law enforcement.

Jury Check-in Information

Report for jury duty to the 2nd Floor Courtroom. A clerk will check you in.

Absences / Emergencies

Report absences to the Clerk of Court's office at 641-464-3234. Report Emergencies to the Ringgold County Sheriff at 641-464-3921.

Travel, Mileage, and Other Expenses

Jurors are reimbursed for travel to and from residence to the courthouse at a rate of .50 per mile as approved by the supreme court. If you do not know the mileage, you can look it up on MapQuest.

Compensation

Pursuant to state law, you will be paid $30 a day for each day of your jury service up to seven days; $50 a day for eight or more days of service.  You may waive the right to compensation, which will help reduce the state’s cost of operating the court system.