COURTS - MENTAL HEALTH DIVISION | CLERK OF THE DISTRICT COURT

222 5th Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50309

Eligibility

Open to people ages 18 and older and have first-hand information, and be involved with the person to be committed

Required documents

Call for details

Hours

Mon 8 am - 4:30 pm Tue 8 am - 4:30 pm Wed 8 am - 4:30 pm Thu 8 am - 4:30 pm Fri 8 am - 4:30 pm

(515) 875-5533

Fax

(515) 286-3666

Voice

https://www.iowacourts.gov

[email protected]

Languages

English

Application process

Call or visit website to file an application

Fees

None

Service area

Polk County, Iowa

Description

Clerk of the District Court, Mental Health Division assists with process of securing involuntary hospitalization of the mentally ill or those with substance abuse issues. Respondent is given a copy of signed application when they are taken into custody. Persons signing the application must be present to testify. Respondent is represented by a lawyer and the applicant is represented by the county attorney. Hearing determines if the respondent is seriously mentally impaired.

What's Here

Mental Health Evaluation Involuntary Psychiatric Intervention Courts

Providing organization

CLERK OF THE DISTRICT COURT

Responsible for Small Claims Court, and the Mental Health Division.