Posey County Traffic Ticket Records

Posey County traffic ticket records are filed with the Circuit Court Clerk in Mt. Vernon and are searchable online through Indiana's MyCase portal. The clerk's office maintains a dedicated traffic department that handles citations, fine payment questions, and court date information for traffic cases throughout the county. Whether you need to check a case status, pay a fine, or request a certified copy of a court record, this page walks you through every available option - online, in person, and by mail.

Searching Posey County Traffic Records Online

Indiana's MyCase portal at public.courts.in.gov/mycase is the primary tool for searching traffic ticket records in Posey County. Posey County joined the Odyssey case management system on August 16, 2010, so most traffic cases from that date forward are in the portal and searchable for free. Enter the defendant's name or case number, select Posey County from the dropdown, and filter by "Traffic/Infraction" to narrow your results. Case status, charge details, and hearing dates show up immediately.

The Posey County Clerk's office also maintains a dedicated traffic department page on the county website at poseycountyin.gov/county-offices/clerks-office/traffic-department. That page provides local guidance specific to Posey County traffic citations, including payment instructions and what to do if you receive a citation. It's worth a look before you call the clerk.

The Posey County Clerk's office webpage provides direct access to the traffic department and clerk contact details for Mt. Vernon.

This screenshot shows the Posey County Clerk's office page, where you can find contact information, office hours, and links to the traffic department and other clerk services in Mt. Vernon.

The traffic department page at poseycountyin.gov is the most direct resource for Posey County traffic citation questions, payment procedures, and related guidance.

The Posey County traffic department page provides information specific to traffic citations filed in the county, including payment options and what to do if you want to contest a ticket. Start here for traffic-specific guidance.

The Circuit Court page on the Posey County website provides additional information about the court that handles traffic cases in Mt. Vernon.

The Posey County Circuit Court page lists court information and contacts for the Mt. Vernon courthouse. This is the court that handles traffic cases and infraction hearings for the county.

Posey County Clerk of Courts Contact

The Posey County Clerk maintains two offices in Mt. Vernon: one for the Circuit Court and one for the Superior Court. Both are at separate addresses but handle cases under the same clerk's administration. Clerk Kay Kilgore oversees both offices. The clerk's email is available for general inquiries, which is less common among Indiana county clerks.

Circuit Court: 300 Main St., Room 115, Mt. Vernon, IN 47620
Superior Court: 126 E. Third St., Room 133, Mt. Vernon, IN 47620
Phone: (812) 838-1306
Email: kay.kilgore@poseycountyin.gov
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM CST

Note that Posey County operates on Central Standard Time, not Eastern Time. If you're calling from eastern Indiana, account for the time difference. Have the defendant's name and citation date ready before you call. For in-person visits, bring a valid photo ID. Mail requests should include a written description of what you need, a self-addressed stamped envelope, and copy fee payment if certified records are required.

Record Fees in Posey County

Posey County follows Indiana's standard court copy fee schedule. Certified copies cost $1.00 per page plus a $3.00 certification fee per document. These fees apply when you need an official certified copy for legal or administrative purposes. Standard informational lookups through MyCase are free - you only pay copy fees when you need a physical document.

Credit card payments at the clerk's office carry a 2.6% convenience fee with a minimum charge of $1.00. This applies both to fine payments and to record copy payments made by card. If you want to avoid the card fee, pay by cash or check in person, or send a money order by mail.

Under IC 5-14-3, agencies can charge the actual cost of copying but cannot charge for the time spent searching for records. The fees at the Posey County Clerk's office are consistent with this framework. Ask about the current fee schedule when you call, as rates can occasionally change.

What Posey County Traffic Records Include

Traffic ticket records in Posey County show the defendant's name, the citation date and location, the Indiana code section violated, the fine assessed, and the current case status. If the case went to a hearing, the record also shows the court date, the judge's decision, and any additional penalties beyond the original fine - such as court costs, probation, or a license action.

Indiana classifies traffic violations under IC 9-30-5. Routine violations like speeding, failure to signal, and improper passing are infractions. They carry fines and potential BMV points but no jail time. More serious violations - operating while intoxicated, criminal recklessness, driving while suspended with prior convictions - can be charged as misdemeanors or felonies.

All of these records are public under Indiana's Access to Public Records Act. Courts can seal certain records in narrow circumstances, but traffic infractions are almost never sealed. Most Posey County traffic case records remain searchable through MyCase without any special request or authorization.

Paying Fines and Traffic Laws in Posey County

Traffic fines in Posey County can be paid online through the Indiana court payment portal at public.courts.in.gov/pay. You'll need your case number. Online payments carry a 2.6% card fee with a $1.00 minimum. In-person payments at the Circuit Court clerk's office or Superior Court clerk's office are accepted during regular hours. Mail payments should be a check or money order payable to the Posey County Clerk.

Under IC 9-25-8, courts report failures to pay fines or appear in court to the Indiana BMV. That can result in a license suspension, which costs additional money and time to resolve. Clearing the suspension requires paying off the original fine, any court costs, and a BMV reinstatement fee. Pay on time and avoid that cycle.

Posey County's main roads include SR 66, US 460, SR 69, and SR 165. These are patrolled by the Posey County Sheriff's Office and Indiana State Police. Speed enforcement is the most common source of traffic citations in the county and falls under IC 9-21-5. More serious offenses are charged under IC 9-30-10 and require the full criminal court process in Mt. Vernon.

Cities in Posey County

Mt. Vernon is the county seat and largest community in Posey County. Other towns include New Harmony, Poseyville, and Griffin. None of Posey County's communities meet the population threshold for a dedicated city records page. All traffic citations issued anywhere in Posey County are filed with the Circuit Court Clerk's office in Mt. Vernon. The county borders both Kentucky and Illinois, so some stops near those state lines may involve coordination with neighboring agencies, but Indiana citations are always filed in Indiana's courts.

Nearby Counties

Posey County sits at the far southwestern corner of Indiana, bordered by Vanderburgh County to the east, Gibson County to the north, and Warrick County to the northeast. Kentucky and Illinois border the county to the south and west across the Ohio and Wabash Rivers.