Daviess County Traffic Ticket Records

Daviess County traffic ticket records are filed and maintained at the Circuit Court Clerk's office in Washington, Indiana. Whether you are looking up a citation, checking a case status, or trying to get copies of court documents related to a traffic violation, this page covers the key resources and contacts for Daviess County traffic records.

Daviess County Clerk's Office

Lauren Milton serves as the Daviess County Clerk. The office is at 200 E. Walnut Street, Washington, IN 47501. You can reach the clerk by phone at (812) 254-8664. The fax number is (812) 254-8698. Office hours run Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to noon and then 1 PM to 4 PM. The office closes for lunch. Plan accordingly if you are driving to Washington to handle a traffic matter in person.

The clerk's office holds all traffic ticket records for Daviess County. This includes citations, court filings, judgment entries, and anything else tied to a traffic case. Staff can look up a case by name or case number, tell you if a fine is unpaid, or provide copies of records you need. The clerk also handles the county's court dockets, so they can tell you when a case is scheduled for a hearing.

The Daviess County website at daviess.org has links to county offices and services. The clerk's office page is at daviess.org/1210/Clerks-Office. Court information is at daviess.org/Directory. The state judicial branch page for Daviess County is at in.gov/courts/local/daviess-county.

The Daviess County website is the main hub for local government services and a good first stop when you need to contact any county office about a traffic matter.

The county website connects you to the clerk, courts, and other offices that manage public records and traffic case information in Daviess County.

Search Daviess County Traffic Ticket Records Online

Indiana's public court search tool, MyCase, is available at no cost for anyone who needs to look up traffic records. You can search Daviess County traffic cases at public.courts.in.gov/mycase. Enter a name or case number to pull up results. The system shows charge details, court dates, and how each case was resolved. MyCase covers all Indiana counties and pulls from live court data.

Using MyCase from home is usually the fastest way to get basic case info for Daviess County without calling or visiting Washington. If the ticket was dismissed, paid, or resulted in a conviction, that will show up in the search results. The tool is free and does not require a login. More detailed records or certified copies still need to be requested from the clerk's office directly.

The Daviess County Clerk page has contact details if you need to follow up or make an in-person visit after using MyCase.

The Daviess County Clerk's office in Washington is where you go to get certified copies of traffic records or handle any matter that cannot be resolved online.

Pay Traffic Fines in Daviess County

If you have a traffic ticket in Daviess County and want to pay without going to the courthouse, the Indiana online payment portal is available at public.courts.in.gov/pay. You need your case number or citation number to complete a payment. The site takes major credit and debit cards. Paying online saves you a drive to Washington.

Check your citation before paying. Some Daviess County traffic violations require a court appearance, and paying online will not eliminate that requirement. More serious charges, including OWI, reckless driving, or violations involving injury, typically cannot be resolved by just paying a fine. For those cases, you must appear before a judge in Washington. If you are unsure, call the clerk at (812) 254-8664 before you pay anything.

Note: Online payments are processed as admissions of the violation, and your driving record will be updated accordingly with the Indiana BMV.

Indiana Traffic Laws and Daviess County Cases

Traffic violations in Daviess County are governed by Indiana state law. Speed limits on state and county roads follow Indiana Code 9-21-5. This statute sets maximum speeds for different road types across the state. Officers in Daviess County enforce these limits on US 50, SR 57, and the county's rural road network.

OWI offenses fall under Indiana Code 9-30-5. An OWI in Daviess County is treated as a criminal case, not just a traffic ticket. Even a first-time OWI can bring a license suspension, fines, and a possible jail sentence. The Daviess County Circuit Court handles these cases. Outcomes are reported to the BMV and stay on your driving record.

Driving without insurance in Daviess County violates Indiana Code 9-25-8. Indiana law requires all drivers to carry minimum liability coverage. A citation for no insurance leads to fines and a BMV suspension. Getting reinstated takes a reinstatement fee and proof of current coverage. The process takes time and adds up in cost.

Drivers who accumulate too many serious violations risk being labeled a habitual traffic violator under Indiana Code 9-30-10. This status brings a long-term suspension. Driving with a habitual violator designation is a felony in Indiana. Daviess County courts and the state BMV coordinate on these cases.

Driver Points and the Indiana BMV

Daviess County traffic convictions are reported to the Indiana BMV, which tracks violations through a point system. Different offenses carry different point values. Accumulating too many points in a set window leads to license suspension. Drivers can check their current point total through BMV online services.

The Indiana BMV has a resource page on common violations and their consequences at in.gov/bmv. This is worth checking if you have received a ticket in Daviess County and want to understand how it may affect your license. Some violations allow for point reduction through approved driving courses. The BMV page explains which courses qualify and how the process works.

Public Records Law and Daviess County Traffic Cases

Traffic ticket records in Daviess County are public records under Indiana Code 5-14-3. This law gives any person the right to inspect and copy most government records, including court filings. The clerk's office in Washington handles public records requests. You can walk in during business hours, call ahead, or send a written request.

The Indiana courts page at in.gov/courts/public-records explains what records are open and what categories may be restricted. Most adult traffic cases are fully public. Sealed records or cases involving juveniles are not. If you need a specific Daviess County traffic record and are not sure it is available, call the clerk before making the trip to Washington.

The Indiana court directory at in.gov/courts/local lists all county courts, including Daviess County, with contact information and court structure details.

Cities in Daviess County

Washington serves as the county seat of Daviess County and is its largest city. Other communities in the county include Odon, Montgomery, and Elnora. None of these cities meet the population threshold for a dedicated city page. All traffic cases filed in Daviess County go to the Circuit Court Clerk's office in Washington regardless of where in the county the stop occurred.

If you live in any of these communities and received a traffic ticket in Daviess County, the Washington courthouse is where your case will be handled.

Nearby Counties

Daviess County borders several Indiana counties to the north, east, and south. If you are not sure which county court handles your traffic case, check the citation to see where the stop took place.