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Butler County, Iowa — Public Records

Use this page to find court records, arrest records, and other public records in Butler County.

⚡ At a Glance

  • Clerk of District Court: Butler County Courthouse, Iowa — Contact the clerk
  • Sheriff: Butler County Sheriff's Office, Iowa
  • Online search: Iowa Courts Online
  • County seat: Iowa, Iowa
How to use this page: Pick a section below.

Start here: Choose the type of record you need below.

What You Can Find Here

⚖️ Court case records
🔍 Sheriff arrest records and jail information
🏛️ Local court records
📋 Property and vital records contacts
What you will need:
  • Full name of the person or business
  • Case number, if you have one
  • Approximate date or location of the record

Court Records

The Butler County Clerk of District Court maintains records for cases filed in local courts. Office: Butler County Courthouse, Iowa.

OfficeDetails
Clerk of District CourtButler County Courthouse, Iowa
PhoneContact the clerk
Online SearchIowa Courts Online
⚖️ Iowa Courts Online 🏛️ Iowa Judiciary

Use the link above or call Contact the clerk.

Arrest Records

Arrest records in Butler County come from the arresting agency. The Butler County Sheriff's Office operates the county jail in Iowa.

AgencyLocation
Butler County Sheriff's OfficeIowa, Iowa
🔍 Iowa DCI — Criminal History 📋 Iowa DCI

Contact the Butler County Sheriff for local arrest records.

Other Public Records

Butler County maintains other public records through county offices in Iowa.

How to Request Records

In person: Visit Butler County Courthouse, Iowa. Bring valid ID.

Online: Use Iowa Courts Online.

By mail: Submit a request under Iowa's public records law. Call Contact the clerk.

About Butler County

Butler County is in Iowa, county seat: Iowa.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the Butler County courthouse?
Butler County Courthouse, Iowa. Call Contact the clerk.
Can I look up arrests online?
Contact the Sheriff in Iowa or use Iowa DCI — Criminal History.
How do I get a court record?
Search at Iowa Courts Online or call Contact the clerk.
What courts does Butler County have?
Local trial courts as part of the Iowa court system.
Is there a fee?
Many online searches are free. Certified copies may require a fee.
What this page does not show: Not all records are available online.

This page is a guide. All information comes from government sources.

Last updated: April 15, 2026