Search Clay County Traffic Ticket Records

Clay County traffic ticket records are held by the Clerk of Courts in Brazil, Indiana. Every citation issued by a law enforcement officer in Clay County is filed with this office and becomes a public court record. You can search Clay County traffic ticket records online through Indiana's MyCase portal, by contacting the clerk's traffic line, or by visiting the courthouse in person. This page explains how the clerk's office works, how to pay your fine, what local fine amounts look like, and how a Clay County traffic conviction affects your driving record.

Clay County Clerk of Courts

Clerk Nicole Keller oversees the Clay County Clerk of Courts at 609 E. National Avenue, Suite 213, Brazil, Indiana 47834. The main clerk phone number is (812) 448-9024. For traffic-specific questions, call the traffic line at (812) 448-9032. The fax number is (812) 446-9602. The clerk's page is at in.gov/counties/clay/county-offices/county-clerk. The Clay County government site is at in.gov/counties/clay.

Brazil is the county seat of Clay County, located in west-central Indiana. US-40, also known as the National Road, runs through Clay County and is one of the primary corridors for traffic enforcement in the area. SR-59 and SR-42 are also active patrol routes. Citations from stops on these roads, along with those from local streets in Brazil and other Clay County communities, all go to the clerk's office at 609 E. National Avenue.

The Indiana Judicial Branch page for Clay County is at in.gov/courts/local/clay-county. This state resource lists the courts serving Clay County, judicial contacts, and links to the statewide tools for searching traffic ticket records. Having the case number from your citation makes any search faster and more accurate.

How to Find Clay County Traffic Ticket Records

MyCase at public.courts.in.gov/mycase is the free statewide portal that covers Clay County traffic records. Enter your UTT number or name to search. The UTT number is on the front of your citation. Name searches can be filtered by Clay County to narrow results. MyCase shows case status, fines owed, court dates, and payment history. Records appear in the system within a few days of the citation being filed.

The screenshot below is from the Clay County Clerk's page on the Indiana county government site. It shows the local office details for handling traffic ticket records in Clay County, Indiana.

Clay County also has a published traffic fines PDF document that lists local fine amounts for common violations. You can find it at in.gov/counties/clay/files/Traffic_Fines_Costs.pdf. This document is helpful if you want to understand the base fine before court costs are added to your total. Call the traffic line at (812) 448-9032 if you have questions about a specific case or need to confirm what you owe.

In-person records searches are done at the clerk's office at 609 E. National Avenue in Brazil. Bring your citation or case number. Staff can look up your Clay County traffic record and tell you the total amount owed, including all court costs and fees. Copy fees apply for printed records.

Paying Traffic Fines in Clay County

Online payment for Clay County traffic fines goes through the state portal at public.courts.in.gov/pay. You need your case number to pay online. A processing fee applies to credit card payments made through the portal. In-person payment at the clerk's office in Brazil accepts cash, money orders, and credit cards during regular business hours.

For mail payments, send a money order or cashier's check to Clay County Clerk, 609 E. National Avenue, Suite 213, Brazil, IN 47834. Write your case number on the payment. Mail your payment early enough to avoid late fees. Late payment on a traffic fine in Clay County can lead to additional court action and a possible license suspension through the Indiana BMV.

Paying your Clay County traffic fine without a court appearance is treated as a guilty plea. The court reports the conviction to the BMV. Points are added to your record. If you want to contest the citation, you must appear on your scheduled hearing date. Failing to appear results in a default judgment, an automatic conviction, and possible extra penalties in Clay County court.

Clay County Traffic Laws and Indiana Statutes

Traffic violations in Clay County are filed under Indiana Code. Speed limit enforcement is governed by IC 9-21-5. US-40 through Brazil carries a posted speed limit that varies depending on whether you are in the city or on the open road stretch. County roads typically carry 55 mph limits. Officers from the Clay County Sheriff's Department and Indiana State Police both patrol these routes actively.

OWI cases in Clay County are charged under IC 9-30-5. The legal limit in Indiana is 0.08 BAC for most drivers. Even a first-offense OWI in Clay County leads to fines, a mandatory license suspension, and potential jail time. Repeat offenses are elevated to felony charges with stricter penalties. Drivers with multiple serious convictions anywhere in Indiana may be classified as habitual traffic violators under IC 9-30-10, which results in a ten-year suspension.

Indiana requires all drivers to carry liability insurance under IC 9-25-8. A stop in Clay County without proof of coverage leads to a fine, a license suspension, and a requirement to file SR-22 insurance before driving privileges can be restored. This applies on all roads in Clay County, whether you are in Brazil or on a remote county road.

BMV Points After a Clay County Traffic Conviction

The Indiana BMV receives reports from Clay County courts after every traffic conviction. Minor infractions add two points to your driving record. Reckless driving adds eight points. If you reach twelve points within two years, the BMV may suspend your license. This point threshold is statewide, so violations from Clay County count along with those from other Indiana counties.

The BMV's page on common traffic violations at in.gov/bmv explains how each type of violation is classified and how many points it adds. If your Clay County conviction results in a suspension, the reinstatement steps are outlined at in.gov/bmv. Steps may include paying a reinstatement fee, serving a waiting period, and carrying SR-22 insurance. The requirements depend on the type of violation that caused the suspension.

Note: You can check your current driving record point total with the Indiana BMV at in.gov/bmv to see where you stand after a Clay County traffic conviction.

Public Records in Clay County

Clay County traffic ticket records are public under Indiana Code 5-14-3. Any member of the public can search a case through MyCase for free or request copies from the clerk's office. You do not need to be a party to the case. Copies carry a standard fee per page. Certified copies cost more. Call the clerk at (812) 448-9024 for current rates before you request records. The Indiana courts public records page at in.gov/courts/public-records explains your rights when requesting court records across Indiana.

Cities in Clay County

Clay County includes Brazil, Harmony, Poland, and Center Point. Brazil is the county seat and the location of the courthouse. No cities in Clay County meet the population threshold for a dedicated city page. All traffic citations issued in Clay County are processed by the Clerk of Courts in Brazil.

Nearby Counties

Clay County borders six Indiana counties. Each has its own clerk of courts. Check your citation to confirm which county handles your traffic case.