Floyd County Court Records

Floyd County court records are important paperwork required for various legal and research purposes. These records are the documents, motions, orders, decisions, testimonies, and evidence produced and collected during lawsuits and criminal trials. Members of the public can also review court records to find the names of case parties and their attorneys, court dates, filing dates, charges, case titles, and case identifiers (case and booking numbers).

Data created during cases heard in Floyd County's circuit and superior courts are maintained by the Circuit Clerk and are part of the larger Indiana court records. Individuals can use online resources and offline options to find these records and purchase copies of documents needed for tracking court cases, researching legal precedents, and other purposes like adoptions and probate settlements.

Are Court Records Public in Floyd County?

Yes, IC 5-14-3-3 proclaims that Floyd's court records are accessible to members of the public and instructs court clerks and record custodians to make these documents available to any requesting party. However, requests will be denied if the record in question is protected or considered confidential. Certain information and materials are restricted from public view because the public good derived from releasing them will not justify the harm they can cause.

Confidential and protected records include:

• Address, identification, and personal details of confidential informants, victims, and witnesses
• Floyd County criminal records that may have been sealed after the subject successfully applies to seal or expunge their records
• Most juvenile case records
• Personal information such as medical details, financial records, and identification numbers
• Legal proceedings related to child welfare, like child custody, visitation, and support
• Certain family law matters like parental rights and domestic abuse cases.

Most of these records are accessible to a small number of authorized parties, from defendants and plaintiffs to attorneys and law enforcement. In some situations, records may be released to requesting individuals, but protected information will be redacted.

Floyd County Court Records Search

Criminal and civil cases are generated in Floyd County's Circuit and Superior Courts. These courts have general jurisdiction over every legal matter, but their caseloads are determined by the Floyd County Local Rules of Practice.

Records generated by both courts are hosted on the statewide database (MyCase) provided by the Indiana Judiciary Branch. Members of the public can provide party names, attorney information, or case or citation numbers to start a search. The attorney and name search options allow site visitors to specify a court, case type, and case status. One can also select a filing date range to filter search results. People can use the database to discover the following details:

• Case parties
• Case Type
• Case description
• Adjudicating court
• Case events
• Prosecutor case number
• Charges
• Bond details
• Citation number
• Offense description

Interested parties can visit the Floyd County clerk's office to physically inspect criminal and civil records. The office also accepts mail-in, telephone, email, and in-person orders for copies of court documents. Each copy costs $1, and individuals are required to pay $3 per certification.

Floyd County Courts

Floyd County is served by a Circuit Court and 3 Superior Courts. The county is also under Indiana's 52nd Judicial Circuit. Members of the public can visit or contact the courts using these details:

Floyd County Criminal Records

The process for finding Floyd County criminal records depends on the type of information one seeks. Individuals who want to locate recently arrested suspects or learn about their bond conditions can approach the local law enforcement agency that executed the arrest or the Floyd County Sheriff's Department. The Sheriff's corrections division dispenses Floyd County arrest records to family and friends of inmates in its custody. One can call the jail information system at (812) 948-5406 and select 1 for general information or 2 for inmate details like bond conditions and charges. Members of the public can also contact the communications division at (812) 948-5400 or visit the Sheriff's office at 311 Hauss Square, New Albany, Indiana, 47150, to request reports.

Still, at the local level, individuals can retrieve arrest information from city police departments. For instance, the records division of the New Albany Police Department is responsible for maintaining the department's records and can process reports containing Floyd's arrest records.

When seeking criminal court records, one may have to identify the court that handled the matter, as criminal cases are shared between the Circuit and Superior courts. For instance, Class A to D and Level 1 to 6 felony cases and domestic violence matters categorized as misdemeanors are handled by the circuit court (25%) and Superior Court 1 (75%). Superior Court 2 handles all Motor Vehicle Code-related offenses and traffic violations. Superior Court 3 is responsible for most cases where defendants are veterans or participants in adult-problem-solving programs. Individuals can use the MyCase system and check the Criminal and Citation box to find criminal records for cases where the arrested individual was charged. The system will tell the searcher whether the defendant was found guilty, the court reached a finding of innocence, or the case was dismissed. It also shows case events and allows people to download and view certain documents. Further, one can contact the county clerk or call the court where the case was handled to obtain records or make inquiries.

Parties who want compiled data detailing anyone's arrest and criminal history can use options provided by the Indiana State Police. These options fall under the state police's criminal history search service. Eligible entities can perform full or limited criminal history searches. Full searches produce exact matches and require the search subject's fingerprints and other personal details. However, fingerprint-based searches are only used when a person wants to challenge their record.

The limited option, on the other hand, only requires the person's name, date of birth, social security number, gender, and race. The search produces results containing the subject's history limited to class A misdemeanors and felonies. Interested parties are expected to create subscriber accounts to use the system.

The ISP also provides a national criminal history search service to help people find background information on crimes that may have occurred outside Indiana.

Get Floyd County Civil Court Records

Civil matters are shared between the circuit and superior courts. Civil Collection actions involving $2,500 and above are initiated in Superior Court 3, while matters worth below $2,500 are handled by Superior Court 2. Civil issues like mortgage foreclosure, eviction, civil plenary, civil tort, and cases classed as miscellaneous matters are shared between the circuit court (25%) and (superior Court 3). Individuals can use the methods described earlier to find court records and view and obtain these case records. Interested parties can also visit or call the adjudicating court for questions like court transcripts and recordings.

Floyd County Marriage Records

Floyd County marriage records are documents created as legal proof of marriage. The Floyd County clerk's office issues marriage licenses to approve marriages and maintains copies to preserve records of marital unions officiated within the county. One can approach the office to obtain certified copies of these documents.

The process involves calling or visiting the office at:

Floyd County Clerk's Office
NA-FC City County Building
311 Hauss Square
Room 235
New Albany, IN 47150
Phone: (812) 948-5411

The county clerk also provides an online system for individuals who only want to view and download plain copies of marriage licenses issued from 1938 to 2007. Site users can search by name and filter results by year. However, one cannot use a document obtained from this site in place of a Floyd County marriage certificate, unlike the certified copy of the marriage license.

Floyd County Divorce Records

Divorces are actions initiated when spouses decide to terminate their marital obligations and rights. These actions are shared between the circuit and superior courts. The records created during these cases are used for procedures like name changes, remarrying, obtaining protective orders, and updating social security records. Individuals can approach the Floyd County Clerk to obtain certified copies of their divorce judgments and case files.

Floyd County Birth and Death Records

Indiana law (IC 16-37-1-8) allows the issuance of Floyd County vital records like birth and death certificates only when there is verifiable proof that requesters need such documents for legitimate reasons. For example, the Floyd County Health Department only dispenses birth certificates to the following parties:

• People named on the record: Child (must be over 18) and parents
• Relatives: Siblings, children, and grandparents
• Spouses of the child named on the certificate (may need to present marriage license)
• Legal guardian
• Step-parent (must present court papers to prove they are appointed guardians)

Individuals can go to the department's third-party vendor's website to order birth or death certificates online. The health department also allows members of the public to send requests by mail by completing the birth or death certificate application form and mailing it to:

Floyd County Health Department
1917 Bono Rd
New Albany, IN 47150

Each copy of a Floyd County birth certificate and death document costs $15, and individuals must attach proof of identity and, if required, additional documents to validate their request.

Floyd County Probate Court Records

Probate proceedings are set up to administer the estates of deceased Floyd County residents. The circuit court generally handles these cases. The circuit court also oversees guardianship and conservatorship matters regarding minors and mentally impaired individuals.

Physical copies of probate court documents are available through the county clerk's office. However, one can also view case details using the MyCase portal, as they can select the probate option when searching by participant or attorney name.

Floyd County Property Records

Various Floyd County departments serve as custodians of different property records. The county recorder's office is the primary repository of all real estate and personal property documents filed in the county. These filings include deeds, assessments, conveyances, maps, mortgages, personal bonds, liens, leases, and more. One can visit the recorder's website to use one of its approved online search systems or find out how to obtain copies of available documents.

The assessor's office, whose property evaluations serve as the basis for property taxes, also dispenses property records. One can contact the office to obtain its assessment records of any property. These records will contain ownership information, estimated property values, building and land details, and other pertinent assessment details.

The GIS office is responsible for developing and maintaining the county's Geographic Information System. Members of the public can use its online tools to find buildings and lands online and view their details.

Floyd County Court Records Online

Unaffiliated third-party services like Indianacourtrecords.us serve as alternative ways to access Floyd County public records, such as arrest information and court records. These services can be more convenient for individuals who do not want to collect all the information they seek from one platform without visiting multiple government websites or offices. However, interested parties should expect to pay search or subscription fees, depending on the vendor. Intending customers are also advised to verify purchased records, as these sites do not maintain official partnerships with public agencies.