Court records in Floyd County, Indiana, are maintained by the Floyd County Clerk's Office and can be accessed through online tools, official court portals, and the clerk's office directly. FloydINCourt.us can help you find publicly available court record information for Floyd County. Additional access points include the MyCase Indiana Courts Case Search, the Indiana Judicial Branch's Floyd County Courts page, and the Floyd County Clerk's Office.
Floyd County Court System Overview
Floyd County is part of Indiana's unified trial court system and sits within the state's judicial framework under the Indiana Supreme Court. The county operates a Circuit Court and Superior Courts, all housed in the Floyd County Courthouse in New Albany. The Floyd County Circuit Court is the court of general jurisdiction established by the Indiana Constitution, while the Superior Courts were created by statute to handle the county's caseload. Cases are assigned among the judges based on case type and local rules. The Floyd County Courts page on the Indiana Judicial Branch website provides contact details and court statistics.
Courts Serving Floyd County
Floyd County Circuit Court
Floyd County Superior Court No. 1
Floyd County Superior Court No. 2
Floyd County Superior Court No. 3
New Albany City Court
U.S. District Court — Southern District of Indiana (New Albany Division)
Floyd County falls within the Southern District of Indiana. Federal cases involving Floyd County residents are typically handled through the New Albany Division or the Indianapolis courthouse.
What Types of Cases Floyd County Courts Hear
Floyd County's Circuit and Superior Courts handle the full range of case types available under Indiana law:
- Criminal: Felonies, misdemeanors, and infractions
- Civil: General civil litigation, small claims, and collections
- Family law: Divorce, custody, child support, paternity, protective orders
- Probate: Decedent estates, guardianships, conservatorships, trust matters
- Juvenile: Delinquency, child in need of services (CHINS), adoptions
- Traffic: Moving violations, DUI/OWI offenses
Cases are distributed among the Circuit Court and Superior Courts based on local administrative rules and case-type assignments.
District Court Cases in Floyd County
In Indiana's court structure, the Circuit Court functions as the court of original and general jurisdiction. In Floyd County, the Circuit Court and Superior Courts share jurisdiction over major case types. Felony criminal cases are filed directly in the appropriate court — Indiana does not use a bindover system from a separate magistrate court in the way some other states do. Civil cases of any dollar amount, appeals from city court or administrative agencies, and post-conviction relief proceedings are heard at this level. Cases are assigned to a specific judge at filing, and the assigned judge presides through disposition. For questions about a pending case, Floyd County's Courts & Law FAQ page provides guidance on searching records and understanding filing fees.
Magistrate Court Cases in Floyd County
Indiana does not operate a separate magistrate court division in the same manner as some other states. Instead, Floyd County's judges may appoint magistrates who serve within the Circuit or Superior Courts to assist with specific case types. These magistrates commonly handle:
- Initial hearings and arraignments
- Misdemeanor and infraction cases
- Small claims disputes (up to $10,000 under Indiana law)
- Traffic violations and OWI arraignments
- Preliminary matters in civil and family cases
Small claims cases in Indiana have a jurisdictional limit of $10,000. Civil cases exceeding that amount proceed as standard civil filings. Magistrate decisions are subject to review by the presiding judge.
Family Law, Probate, and Juvenile Matters in Floyd County
Family Law
Divorce, legal separation, custody, child support, paternity, civil protection orders, and termination of parental rights cases are filed through the Floyd County Clerk's Office. These cases are assigned among the Circuit and Superior Courts. For help searching divorce records, the Indiana Judicial Branch's public records request page explains how to locate marriage and divorce case information.
Probate
Decedent estates, guardianships, conservatorships, and trust matters are generally handled by the Floyd County Circuit Court or assigned Superior Court. Filings are made through the Clerk's Office, and case information is searchable through MyCase.
Juvenile
Juvenile cases — including delinquency proceedings and Child in Need of Services (CHINS) cases — are heard in Floyd County's courts. Juvenile records are confidential under Indiana law and are not available through public case search tools. Contact the court directly for information about juvenile proceedings.
How Cases Move Through the Floyd County Court System
- Filing / Initiation: A criminal case begins with a charging information or indictment filed by the Floyd County Prosecutor. Civil cases start with a complaint or petition filed through the Clerk's Office.
- Case Assignment: The case is assigned to a specific judge based on local rules and case type.
- Initial Hearing: Criminal defendants appear for an initial hearing or arraignment. Civil cases receive a scheduling conference or case management order.
- Pre-Trial Phase: Both sides exchange discovery, file motions, and negotiate. In criminal cases, plea negotiations may occur. In civil cases, mediation may be ordered.
- Trial or Resolution: Cases resolve through plea agreement, bench or jury trial, settlement, default judgment, or dismissal.
- Post-Judgment: Criminal cases proceed to sentencing. Civil judgments may be appealed or enforced. Post-conviction relief petitions are filed separately.
Jurors summoned for Floyd County cases can check their reporting status through the Floyd County i-Juror website.
Court Administration, Local Rules, and Public Access in Floyd County
The Floyd County courts are administered under the direction of the Circuit Court judge, who serves as the administrative judge for the county. Day-to-day operations are supported by court staff and the Clerk's Office.
- Local Rules: Floyd County's local court rules govern filing procedures, scheduling, and courtroom conduct. Contact the Floyd County Courts directly or check the Indiana Judicial Branch website for the most current version of local rules.
- Public Access: Under Indiana Administrative Rule 9, court records are generally accessible to the public unless specifically excluded (such as juvenile records, certain mental health records, sealed cases, or records protected by statute). The MyCase portal provides free online access to many case records, though it may not reflect every document in a case file. Official certified copies must be obtained directly from the Clerk's Office.
- Attending Hearings: Most hearings are open to the public. Some proceedings may be conducted remotely. Contact the court to ask about remote hearing availability for a specific case.
For questions about court administration, reach the Floyd County Clerk's Office:
Court Records and Related Court Resources in Floyd County
- Court Case Search: Use MyCase to search Floyd County court cases by party name, case number, or attorney. This free portal is powered by the Odyssey Case Management System used statewide.
- Clerk of Court / Public Records Requests: The Floyd County Clerk's Office processes requests for certified copies, criminal case records, and civil filings. Visit in person or call to confirm fees and procedures.
- Property and Deed Records: The Floyd County Recorder's online records search includes indexed deed images dating back to 1783.
- Criminal History Search: The Indiana State Police Limited Criminal History search provides felony and Class A misdemeanor arrest records statewide. For more comprehensive background checks, visit ISP Criminal History Services.
- Inmate / Offender Lookup: Search for individuals incarcerated in Indiana state facilities through the Indiana Department of Correction Incarcerated Search. For county jail inmates, use the INjail Public Access portal.
- Victim Notification: The Indiana SAVIN system allows victims and the public to register for alerts about an offender's custody status.
- Floyd County Prosecutor Online Services: The Floyd County Prosecutor's online services page links to the Indiana Offender Locator and SAVIN alert system.
- Sheriff's Department: The Floyd County Sheriff's Department operates the county jail and handles civil process service.
- Jury Duty: Check your jury service status at the Floyd County i-Juror website.
- General County Information: The Floyd County, Indiana homepage provides links to all county departments and public meeting schedules.