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  • Des Moines, IA 50310
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Civil

2309 Euclid Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50310
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Hours Of Operation
8am - 4:30 pm

The Civil Division is responsible for receiving, processing and serving civil and criminal court orders and legal documents. Polk County Sheriff's Office Deputies are responsible for service of papers for the Division.


The types of criminal and civil legal documents issued by the courts include:
◊ Arrest Warrants
◊ Condemnations
◊ Court Orders
◊ Domestic Abuse Orders
◊ Garnishments
◊ Notices
◊ Removals
◊ Subpoenas

Unit Phone number(s)
General Administrative 515-286-3800
Small Claims 286-3941
District Court 286-3940 (protective orders, civil lawsuits)
Garnishments 286-3950, 286-3951, 875-5524, 875-5624
Sheriff Sale 286-2293
Fax 515-286-3410
  

Civil Process Inquiry

General Public Access

The general public has free limited access to service information. Individuals can ascertain whether papers have been served; but are not provided with specific service information such as the address of the individual requesting service or the address of the recipient. These safeguards have been put in place largely to provide appropriate security for individuals involved in potentially volatile situations. The general public can access basic service information at: http://civilweb.polkcountyiowa.gov

High Volume Clients (Garnishments)

Business and legal professionals handling garnishments, may elect to receive additional online services for a minimal annual fee. Expanded service provides many operational benefits including:

  • Personalized and secure access
  • Fast, keyword search capabilities
  • Easy access to document service information
  • Email notification of updates on their service documents



For additional information regarding this service, contact Polk County Civil Division at 515-286-3800.


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