About Division 5

Division 5 is an associate division of Buchanan County Circuit Court. The current judge is Hon. Keith Marquart, who is not seeking another term. Division 5 handles both criminal and civil cases.

Buchanan County criminal cases originate in Division 5. One of the first responsibilities of the judge is to set bond. This is based upon a determination of whether the offender is a danger to the community and whether he/she is a flight risk. As criminal cases proceed, some remain in Division 5 for a plea or trial, and some are transferred to other courts.

Additionally, the Division 5 judge oversees criminal non-support cases. These are important because they make certain that parents pay their fair share to support their minor children. The court system helps collect millions of dollars in child support each year in Buchanan County.