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Fayette County Attorney
120 East Charles Street Oelwein,
Iowa 50662
Phone
Staff
First Assistant County Attorney
Assistant County Attorney
Victim Witness Coordinator
sdudley@co.fayette.ia.us
Office Manager
Office Manager
Duties of the County Attorney
Prosecute all violations of state criminal laws and county ordinances
Provide legal advice to the county offices/officials
Represent and defend the state, county, and its officers in officially related cases
Recover debts, fines, penalties, etc., owed to the state or county
Present mental health commitment proceedings
Present juvenile delinquency and child in need of assistance cases
Traffic/ Misdemeanor Diversion Program:
The Fayette County Attorney's Office offers a variety of diversion programs to maximize public safety, reduce recidivism, and enhance a fair and efficient criminal justice system.
Each case is subject to individualized review and eligibility to participate in the program will depend on the specific circumstances of the case.
Although diversion programs provide many benefits, not everyone is eligible to participate. Once your application is submitted, it will be reviewed to determine if your case is eligible for a treatment program.
Click here to apply for the Traffic/Misdemeanor Diversion Program.
Fayette County Attorney’s Office Delinquent Court Debt Collections:
The Fayette County Attorney's Office (Iowa) offers payment plans to assist you in payment of delinquent court debt.
Participation in a payment plan with the County Attorney's Office may allow you to obtain your driver's license, satisfy the condition of Probation/Parole or release the hold on your vehicle registration.
To start the process, please email collections@co.fayette.ia.us with the following information: Name, DOB, Driver’s License Number, and which payment plan you are requesting. We offer two (2) different types of payment plans.
Driver's License Reinstatement Program (CAPP):
If the Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) has suspended your driver's license or your Driver’s License may be suspended soon, you may qualify for the Driver's License Reinstatement Program (LRP) through our office. If all you are seeking is a Temporary Restricted License (TRL) commonly known as a “work permit” you need to contact the DOT at 1-800-532-1121.
County Attorney Payment Plan:
This plan is most often used to satisfy probation/parole requirements, help with vehicle registration holds and to avoid garnishments.
This payment plan will NOT affect the status of your driver's license.
The plan will NOT prevent suspension of your driver's license for non-payment of traffic tickets. For a payment plan for your driver's license please apply for the License Reinstatement Program.
How do I make payments?
Pay online. Iowa Courts Online: Click Here
Pay through the mail. You can send a check or money order to the Fayette County Clerk of Court, 114 N Vine St Suite 200, West Union, IA 52175. Make payable to “Fayette County Clerk of Court” On your check or money order, include at least one case number that is listed on your payment plan agreement.
Pay in person. Go to the Fayette County Clerk of Court located at 114 N Vine St Suite 200, West Union, IA 52175. They do not accept cash.
They only accept checks, money orders, debit and credit cards.
The Fayette County Clerk of Court is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (excluding holidays).
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