The Madison County Attorney is the legal advisor for Board of Supervisors and all other county offices.


  Madison County, Iowa - Attorney

Duties of the Madison County Attorney:
Prosecutes crimes committed in the county, and enforces laws of the state
Defends the county and state in all actions brought against them
Draws indictments for grand jury
Collects money due on forfeited bonds
Legal advisor for Board of Supervisors and all other county offices
Other duties as provided by Iowa Code §331.756 (2007)
Term Expires: December 31, 2010
Length: Four years, Bond: $10,000

No one is eligible for this office who has not been admitted to the bar or whose license is suspended or revoked


Miscellaneous Information:
Court Service days are held on Mondays, unless pre-empted by a Court approved holiday, in which case Court Service will generally be held on the following Tuesday.

Please see Fifth Judicial District Court Calendar for specific details.



The IowaVINE is a service through which victims of crime can use the telephone or Internet to search for information regarding their offender’s custody status and register to receive telephone and e-mail notification when the offender’s custody status changes.

The IowaVINE toll-free number is 1-888-742-8463.  CLICK HERE to go to the IowaVINE website.

This Service is brought to you by the Madison County Sheriff.
Address of
Attorney's Office:
Madison County Courthouse
112 N. John Wayne Dr
 Winterset, Iowa 50273

Hours Office is open:
Monday - Friday
8:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M.

Phone Number:
(515) 462-5034

Fax Number:
(515) 462-4887

Emergency:
Madison County Sheriff
(515) 462-3575

Attorney's Forms:
Downloadable forms
used in the Attorney's office


Attorney's Links:
Iowa Courts On-line

Iowa County
Attorneys Association


Iowa Attorney General

Iowa State Bar Association

Free Statewide
Court Information
 
             
Julie Forsyth, Madison County Attorney
Julie Forsyth
Madison County Attorney

Kristin Hanks, Assistant County Attorney
Kristin Hanks
Assistant County Attorney

Tiffany Molln, Administrative Assistant
Tiffany Molln
Administrative Assistant

Madison County Courthouse