State of Iowa
Clerk of District Court
Fayette County, Iowa
Fayette County Courthouse
114 N. Vine Street
West Union, IA 52175
Clerk of Court - Elizabeth Nuss
Office Hours: Monday through Friday
8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Mailing Address: Clerk of District Court
P.O. Box 458
West Union, Iowa 52175
Telephone: (563) 422-5694
Fax: (563) 422-3137
Visit our website to view court case information, obtain court forms, and make fine
payments on-line.
http://www.judicial.state.ia.us/
IOWA JUDICIAL BRANCH
Mission Statement
The Iowa Judicial Branch dedicates itself to providing independent and accessible forums
for the fair and prompt resolution of disputes, administering justice under law equity to all
persons.
Core Values
Fairness
Guided by the rule of law and committed to impartiality in all its decisions and actions, the
Iowa Judicial Branch delivers high quality justice and service to all persons regardless of
their gender, race, age, ethnicity, religion or political affiliation.
Accessibility
Iowa’s courts are committed to reasonable and affordable fees and procedures, as well as
safe and convenient court locations, facilities accessible to persons with disabilities, and
high quality language interpretation services. Court instructions, orders, judgments and
forms shall be understandable to the average citizen. Unless prohibited by law, all court
proceedings and records shall be open and accessible to the public we serve.
Integrity
Iowa’s courts are staffed by well-trained and hard-working personnel who are committed
to excellence, bound by codes of professional ethics and conduct, and accountable for
the public funds allocated for judicial branch operations.
Independence
Empowered by the constitutional principles of our democracy, the Iowa Judicial Branch
exercises governmental autonomy while maintaining respect for, and fostering
cooperation with, the executive and legislative branches of government. Iowa’s courts are
free from, and do not engage in, any partisan politics.
Efficiency
Civil claims, criminal charges, and all other matters coming before Iowa’s courts shall be
addressed with efficiency and dispatch, consistent with careful and thoughtful
deliberation. To that end, the Iowa Judicial Branch applies its resources toward practical
and innovative technologies for the administration of justice.
Adopted by the Iowa Supreme Court, November 10, 1999
