Courthouse Locations
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Below is a list of courthouses where you can file for a protection order. (If you want to file for custody, divorce, or anything else, you may want to call the courthouse to make sure that the court we have listed is the proper courthouse.) At the courthouse, the clerk will provide you with the forms that you need to file. If you need assistance filling out the forms, the clerk may be able to give basic instructions, but the clerk usually cannot help you decide what information to write or give you any sort of advice. You will also find links to online forms at our IA Download Court Forms page. For further help, you may want to reach out to a local domestic violence program or a legal services organization. You can find links to both types of organizations on our IA Places that Help page.
Sac
Sac County Courthouse (2B)
Sac City, IA 50583Phone: (712) 662-7791
Fax: (712) 662-7978
Scott
Scott County Courthouse (7)
400 West Fourth StreetDavenport, IA 52801
Phone: (563) 326-8288
Fax: (563) 326-8298
Shelby
Shelby County Courthouse (4)
612 Court StreetHarlan, IA 51537
Phone: (712) 755-5543
Fax: (712) 755-2667
Open Monday, Wednesday & Friday 8:00am-4:30pm; Tuesdays & Thursdays 8:00am-2:30pm (closed 12:00pm-1:00pm for lunch).
Sioux
Sioux County Courthouse (3B)
210 Central StreetOrange City, IA 51041
Phone: (712) 737-2286
Fax: (712) 737-8908
Open Monday, Wednesday & Friday 8:00am-4:30pm; Tuesday & Thursday 8:00am-2:30pm.
Story
Story County Courthouse (2B)
1315 South B AvenueNevada, IA 50201
Phone: (515) 382-7410, Ext. 4
Fax: (515) 382-7560
Open Monday, Wednesday & Friday 8:00am-4:30pm; Tuesday & Thursday 8:00am-2:30pm.




