Floyd County Traffic Ticket Records

Floyd County traffic ticket records are filed with the Floyd County Clerk of Courts in New Albany, Indiana. Every citation issued in Floyd County goes through this office. You can search Floyd County traffic ticket records online for free using the Indiana Courts MyCase portal, pay fines through the online payment system, or go in person to the clerk's office on the second floor of the courthouse. This page covers the clerk's contact details, how to search records, payment options, Indiana traffic laws that apply in Floyd County, and how to find the records you need.

Floyd County Clerk of Courts Office

The Floyd County Clerk of Courts is located at 311 Hauss Square, Room 235, New Albany, Indiana 47150. That is the second floor of the Floyd County Courthouse. Danita Burks serves as Clerk. The main phone is (812) 948-5411. Fax is (812) 948-4711. If you need to reach the records deputy directly, contact Diane Welch at dwelch@floydcounty.in.gov or call 812-941-4578. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Room 235 handles criminal cases, fines, and traffic ticket records. If you have a citation and need to know your balance, or want a copy of a past case, this is the office to call or visit. Staff can look up cases by case number, party name, or attorney name. Bring your citation number when you call or visit. It makes the process faster.

The clerk's website is at floydcountyclerk.org. The Floyd County government site is at floydcounty.in.gov. The Indiana Judicial Branch page for Floyd County is at in.gov/courts/local/floyd-county. All three sites have useful contact details and links to tools for searching and paying Floyd County traffic ticket records.

Search Floyd County Traffic Records Online

The Floyd County Clerk's homepage at floydcountyclerk.org gives an overview of the office and the services it provides. The screenshot below is from that site. It shows the office information and how to reach the clerk for traffic-related matters.

The clerk's site links to the statewide MyCase portal and the Indiana Courts payment system. Those are the two main online tools for Floyd County traffic ticket records. MyCase is free and requires no login. You can search by name, case number, or UTT number. Filter results to Floyd County to narrow what you see. The portal shows case status, hearing dates, fine totals, and payment history. Most Floyd County citations appear on MyCase within a few days of filing.

For a broader look at how the courts in Floyd County are organized, the Indiana Judicial Branch maintains a dedicated page for the county. The screenshot below is from that page. It lists the courts that operate in Floyd County and links to local court information.

Floyd County has circuit and superior courts. Most traffic citations are processed in Floyd Superior Court. If you are not sure which court has your case, MyCase will tell you. In-person record searches are also available at Room 235 in the courthouse. Copy fees apply for printed records. If you only need a case status or fine total, phone or MyCase will save you the trip.

Paying Traffic Fines in Floyd County

Traffic fines in Floyd County follow Indiana's statewide schedule. Court costs are added on top of the base fine. The total you owe is almost always more than the base fine alone. For the exact amount on your citation, check MyCase at public.courts.in.gov/mycase or call the clerk at (812) 948-5411.

The Indiana Courts payment portal at public.courts.in.gov/pay handles online payments for Floyd County traffic cases. An online processing fee applies. In person at Room 235, the clerk accepts cash, money orders, cashier's checks, and credit cards. Mail payments must be money orders or cashier's checks. Send them to 311 Hauss Square, Room 235, New Albany, IN 47150. Write your case number on the payment so it gets applied to the right account.

If you cannot pay the full amount at once, contact the clerk's office. Floyd County courts can set up payment plans in some situations. You may need to appear before the judge or file a written request. Do not skip the due date without taking action. Unpaid fines lead to a license suspension and can result in a bench warrant. Acting early keeps more options open.

The expungement filing fee in Floyd County is $157.00 if you want to pursue clearing a past traffic conviction from your record. Not all offenses qualify. Talk to an attorney or ask the clerk whether your specific record is eligible before filing.

Indiana Traffic Laws in Floyd County

Floyd County traffic enforcement operates under Indiana Code. Speed limit violations fall under IC 9-21-5. Floyd County sits at the southern tip of Indiana on the Ohio River border with Kentucky. Major roads include I-64, US-150, and several state routes through New Albany. The Indiana State Police, Floyd County Sheriff, and local police all issue traffic citations in the county. School zones and work zones carry steeper penalties.

OWI cases in Floyd County are prosecuted under IC 9-30-5. Cross-border driving between Indiana and Kentucky is common in this area. Indiana law applies to any stop made within Floyd County regardless of where the driver holds a license. A first OWI results in fines, a license suspension, and possible jail. Repeat offenses bring more serious outcomes, including felony charges in some situations.

Drivers with a pattern of serious violations may be classified as habitual traffic violators under IC 9-30-10. That designation suspends the license for a set period. Driving without insurance in Floyd County violates IC 9-25-8, which carries a fine and a suspension requiring SR-22 filing to clear. All convictions are reported to the Indiana BMV and show on your statewide driving record.

BMV Points and Floyd County Driving Records

The Indiana BMV receives notice of every traffic conviction in Floyd County. Points are added to your record after each one. Minor infractions add two points. Reckless driving adds eight. Accumulating twelve points in a two-year window can trigger a BMV-initiated suspension. Points from Floyd County are added to any points you already have from other Indiana counties.

If a Floyd County conviction leads to a suspension, reinstatement steps are at in.gov/bmv. Different violations follow different reinstatement paths. The BMV common violations page at in.gov/bmv explains how each type of charge affects your record. Check it before you assume the process will be simple. Some suspensions require SR-22 insurance filings, reinstatement fees, or a hearing.

To contest a Floyd County citation, file a not-guilty plea with the clerk's office before the due date shown on your ticket. The court will schedule a hearing. You may appear and contest the charge. This is your right under Indiana law. If you plan to fight the ticket, consider speaking with an Indiana traffic attorney first. Many offer free consultations. The Indiana State Bar Association's referral service can help you find one in your area.

Public Records Rights in Floyd County

Floyd County traffic ticket records are public under Indiana Code 5-14-3. Anyone can search or request copies. MyCase is free. Copies from the clerk's office carry a standard per-page fee. Sealed and juvenile records are not public. If you cannot find a record on MyCase, contact the clerk to confirm whether it exists and whether it is accessible. For general information on public records rights in Indiana courts, see in.gov/courts/public-records. The statewide court directory is at in.gov/courts/local.

Cities in Floyd County

Floyd County includes New Albany, the county seat, along with Georgetown, Greenville, and several smaller communities. New Albany is the largest city in Floyd County and has a dedicated page with more information on traffic ticket records and local resources. Other communities in Floyd County do not meet the qualifying population threshold for individual city pages. All traffic citations issued in Floyd County are processed by the Floyd County Clerk of Courts in New Albany.

Nearby Counties

Floyd County borders four Indiana counties. Traffic records for neighboring areas are kept by each county's clerk. If you are not sure which county court your citation is in, check the ticket itself or search MyCase by name.