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Civil Division

The civil duties of the Lyon County Sheriff's Office.

Original notices and petitions
Garnishments
Orders
Sheriff sales
Room and board reimbursements
Evictions
Protective orders
Involuntary commitment of persons with mental illness and/or substance abuse
Duties related to condemnation of private property
Execution and return of all writs and other legal processes issued by lawful authority

The direction to the Sheriff form must accompany paperwork, directing the sheriff to whom and where to serve the civil paper.

Civil papers require a deposit before service will be made, except for special executions and garnishments. If several attempts need to be made to achieve service, you will be billed for the difference of the deposit.
The deposit required is determined on the town and type of paper to which you need served.The following are the fees for serving one person at one address. Add $20.00 for each additional person at the same address.
- Alvord: $46.08
- Doon: $47.42
- George: $50.10
- Inwood: $59.48
- Larchwood: $50.10
- Lester: $40.72
- Little Rock: $50.10
- Rock Rapids: $31.00

Paper Service, Bills, Return of Service
- Sandy Wissink
- civil@lyoncountyia.com
- 712-472-8300
Garnishments, Special Executions, Sales, Writs, Levies, and Evictions
- Deputy Mark Dorhout
- mark.dorhout@lyoncountyia.com
- 712-472-8300