Court Rules
Court-wide rules apply

Judge Kimberly Ayotte

Judge • Polk County District Court, Iowa

Adjournments

Court-wide

Request must include

Reason for Request

Communication

Court-wide
Phone
Polk County 515-286-3930 or Rural Case Coordinator 515-286-3859
Phone

Duty Judge

Emergencies

Court-wide rules

Applies court-wide

Polk County District Court, Iowa publishes its filing requirements at the court level rather than per judge, so these 122 rules are what govern this courtroom.

Fees

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  • Fee
    15
    Applies to
    Probate referee service

    The probate referee fee is $15 when the estate’s total assets do not exceed $15,000.

  • Fee
    25
    Applies to
    Probate referee service

    The probate referee fee is $25 when the estate’s total assets are between $15,000 and $50,000.

  • Fee
    45
    Applies to
    Probate referee service

    The probate referee fee is $45 when the estate’s total assets are between $50,000 and $100,000.

Filing Timing

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  • The County Attorney must file removal applications, CINA petitions, and Chapter 232 modifications with the Clerk of Court during regular business hours.

  • Removal orders signed after hours, on weekends, or on holidays must be filed by the County Attorney with the Clerk of Court on the next business day.

  • The clerk must docket pleadings, orders, exhibits, and other matters on ICIS on a timely basis.

Filing Requirements

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  • Applies to
    Motion

    When both parties are self-represented, they are automatically scheduled for an Informal Family Law Trial; a party seeking a traditional trial must file a motion showing good cause, which the judge may grant or deny.

  • Applies to
    Financial affidavit

    Each party must file a financial affidavit.

  • Applies to
    Proposed parenting plan

    In cases with children, each party must file a proposed parenting plan.

Service

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  • Before trial begins, each party must provide the judge and the other party with copies of all documents and evidence they plan to submit.

  • Juvenile Court Services must notify all parties of the detention hearing's date, time, and place at the earliest possible time.

  • The Juvenile Court Officer must complete returns of service and present them to the clerk for the court file.

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