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Court Information
Please consult Guidelines for Communicating with the Court before contacting the Clerk’s Office or a judge’s chambers. If you are a creditor seeking to file a proof of claim, please consult the Information for Pro Se Creditors section of this website.
Office Hours
The regular business hours of the Clerk are 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, with the exception of the observed Federal Holidays.
Address
U.S. Bankruptcy Court
United States Courthouse
111 Locust Street, Office 320
Des Moines, Iowa 50309
Phone
(515) 284-6230
Bankruptcy_Court_Support@iasb.uscourts.gov
Courthouse Security
To be admitted into the courthouse, you must present a government issued photo identification. Please be aware the following items are NOT allowed in the courthouse: cell phones, cameras, other electronic devices (including smart watches), recording devices, flashlights, or weapons, including pocket knives.
Court Holidays
When the holiday falls on a Saturday, the federal holiday is observed on the Friday before. When the holiday falls on a Sunday, the federal holiday is observed on the following Monday. The court is closed on the following federal holidays.
New Year's Day | January 1st |
Martin Luther King, Jr's Birthday | 3rd Monday of January |
President's Day | 3rd Monday of February |
Memorial Day | Last Monday of May |
Juneteenth National Independence Day | June 19th |
Independence Day | July 4th |
Labor Day | 1st Monday of September |
Columbus Day | 2nd Monday of October |
Veterans Day | November 11th |
Thanksgiving Day | 4th Thursday of November |
Christmas Day | December 25th |
Any other court closures will be posted on the Court's main page. |