Magistrate Court
The Polk County Magistrate Court exists to serve the citizens of Polk County. We are pleased to provide the information on this website as a service to our citizens to be used as a general guide when dealing with legal matters before this Court.
The Magistrate Court handles a variety of matters, including:
- Civil Matters Lawsuits
- On defendants residing in Polk County, $15,000.00 Limit.
- Foreclosures
- Possession of collateral on unpaid contract or security agreement.
- Distress Warrants
- Commercial rental evictions in Polk County.
- Dispossessory
- Residential rental evictions in Polk County.
- Garnishments
- Employment and bank/contract (from money judgment).
- Criminal Matters
- Abandoned Vehicle Foreclosures
- Autos, trucks, motorcycle, trailers (including House trailers and campers) and other street vehicles left abandoned by owner.
- Bad Check Warrants
- After 10 day certified letter sent by merchant (some conditions Make these civil matters).
- County Ordinance Violations and Animal Control Violations
- Preliminary Hearings
- Arrest Warrants Hearing Applications
- Including peace bonds.
- Extraditions Hearings
- Bail Hearings
- For persons arrested on non-capital offenses.
It is our goal to provide helpful, friendly services to the people of Polk County, while ensuring that everyone is treated with fairness and respect. On behalf of the judges and court staff, we trust you will find the website a useful and convenient tool in obtaining information.
ATTENTION: Please note that employees of the Magistrate Court of Polk County, including Judges, are prohibited by law from providing legal advice at any time during your contact with the Court. If you have questions about your legal rights, legal remedies available to you, or what legal documents to file, you must contact an attorney. Thank you for your cooperation.
