There are 101 Courts in Iowa, serving a population of 3,118,102 people in an area of 55,842 square miles. There is 1 Court per 30,872 people, and 1 Court per 552 square miles.
The state of Iowa is ranked 31st in Courts per capita, and 38th in Courts per square mile.
Find Iowa Appellate Courts, Trial Courts, Problem Solving Courts, and Jury Duty Requirements.
Iowa Appellate Courts
Court Name: Iowa Court of Appeals
Source of Authority: Statute
Place(s) of Session: Des Moines
Number of Judges: 9
Court Name: Iowa Supreme Court
Source of Authority: Constitution
Place(s) of Session: Des Moines
Number of Judges: 7
| Court Name | Source of Authority | Geographic Jurisdiction | Number of Judges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa District Court | Constitution | County | 337 |
| Court Type | Geographic Jurisdiction |
|---|---|
| Drug Courts | Local |
| Mental Health Courts | Local |
| Veterans Courts | Local |
| Teen Courts | Local |
| Juvenile Drug Courts | Local |
| Family Drug Courts | Local |
| Convicted Felons Disqualified | Yes |
| English Required | Yes |
| Residency Requirement | County Resident: 30 Days |
| Minimum Age | 18 |
| Time Since Prior Jury Service | No more than 3 months in past 2 years |