Search Brown County Traffic Court Records
Brown County traffic court records are filed with the County Clerk's Office in Nashville, Indiana, covering all traffic citations, moving violations, and infraction cases processed through the Circuit Court. This page covers how to find those records online, how to pay a ticket, the specific payment rules that apply in Brown County, and what the Clerk's Office can help you with before and after your court date.
Brown County Traffic Court Quick Facts
Find Brown County Traffic Court Records Online
Indiana's statewide MyCase portal is free to use and lets you search Brown County traffic court records by name, case number, or Uniform Traffic Ticket (UTT) number. The portal shows case status, scheduled court dates, charges, and dispositions. Brown County Circuit Court cases are included in the MyCase database. You do not need an account to search.
Brown County case numbers for traffic matters typically begin with 07C01, which identifies the court division. If you have your cause number from the ticket or court documents, entering it directly in MyCase is the fastest way to pull up the record. Name-based searches work too, but they can return multiple results if the name is common.
The county website provides a direct payment page along with general court information. The Brown County Clerk's Office listing on the county guide site provides contact details and a description of clerk services available to the public.
Note: Cases filed before Brown County joined the Odyssey system may not appear in MyCase and must be requested directly from the Clerk's Office in Nashville.
Paying a Traffic Ticket in Brown County
Brown County accepts traffic ticket payments through the PayGov.US portal at www.paygov.us. A convenience fee applies to card transactions processed through this portal. You will need your cause number or UTT number to look up your case. PayGov is available at any time, making it the most practical choice for most people who want to pay without going to the courthouse.
In-person payments are accepted at the Brown County Clerk's Office, 20 East Main Street, Nashville, IN 47448, Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Accepted payment types include cash, money orders, and credit or debit cards. A surcharge applies for credit card transactions paid in person. Personal checks have not been accepted since January 18, 2024.
If you pay by mail, use a money order or cashier's check only. Write your cause number on it (remember, Brown County cause numbers begin with 07C01) and send it to the Clerk's Office at 20 East Main Street, Nashville, IN 47448. Do not mail cash or personal checks.
Cash bond payments work differently. They must be made in person, in cash only, between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM at the Clerk's Office. After regular hours, bond can be posted at the Brown County Sheriff's Department at 55 State Road 46 E, Nashville. A $5.00 Death Benefit Fee is added to all bond payments.
Note: If your bond is paid after hours at the Sheriff's Department, the Clerk's Office still needs to process it the next business day. Keep your receipt from the Sheriff's Department.
Brown County Clerk's Office - Contact Details
Michael A. Brown serves as the Brown County Clerk. The office is at 20 East Main Street, Nashville, IN 47448. The main phone number is (812) 988-5510. Office hours run Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
The Clerk's Office is the official keeper of all Brown County court records, including traffic cases. If you need a certified copy of a document from a traffic case file, request it here. A per-page fee applies for certified copies. Free case lookups are available through MyCase. The clerk's staff can also confirm payment receipt, provide court dates, and help you understand what stage your case has reached.
For child support payments, the rules are different: cash only is accepted in the office, and non-cash child support payments go through the Indiana Department of Child Services or by calling 866-972-9427. Traffic ticket payments and child support payments are separate processes.
Brown County Traffic Court Process
When you receive a traffic citation in Brown County, the officer sends a copy to the Clerk's Office, where it becomes an official court record. Minor traffic infractions are civil matters under Indiana Code Title 9. For most standard speeding or moving violation tickets, you have the option to pay before your court date, which resolves the case without a hearing. If you want to contest the charge, you appear in court on the scheduled date.
Brown County Circuit Court handles all local traffic matters. Court is held at the courthouse in Nashville, Indiana. Show up on the date and time listed on your ticket. Dress appropriately for a courtroom. Bring the original ticket and any documentation that supports your case. Judges in Brown County hear traffic cases alongside other civil and criminal matters, so expect to wait if multiple cases are on the docket that day.
Indiana's infraction procedure under Indiana Code Title 34-28-5 is civil, not criminal. Infractions do not result in jail time. The consequence of not paying or appearing is a default judgment, which can then be reported to the BMV and result in a license suspension. Warrants are more common for misdemeanor traffic offenses than for standard infractions, but ignoring a ticket indefinitely is never a good outcome.
Brown County Traffic Records - What You Can Access
Traffic court records in Brown County are public. MyCase provides free online access to case information including the charge, plea, court dates, and outcome. For physical documents or certified copies, you request them from the Clerk's Office. Fees apply for certified copies, and the clerk's staff can tell you the current per-page rate when you call.
Background check searches run through mycase.in.gov can turn up older traffic case history in Indiana. The system covers cases going back to when Brown County joined the statewide Odyssey platform. Cases predating that transition may be in paper-only format at the courthouse.
Drivers wanting to verify their official driving record can request one from the Indiana BMV. The BMV record shows point accumulation from traffic convictions and any license actions that have been taken. It is separate from the court record, though both pull from the same underlying conviction data once the court reports a case outcome to the BMV.
Legal self-help resources are available at Indiana Legal Help and the Indiana Courts Self-Service Legal Center. Both have free guides on traffic infractions, hearings, and how to handle a case on your own.
Brown County Traffic Court Records - County Resources
The Indiana Courts public records page explains the statewide framework for accessing court records, including what is publicly available and how to request records outside the online portal. Brown County follows the same access rules as other Indiana counties.
For traffic-related BMV issues, such as license suspensions or reinstatement, the Indiana BMV at www.in.gov/bmv is the correct contact. Courts handle the legal side; the BMV handles the driving privilege side. After a conviction is reported, any license actions come from the BMV, not the court.
The image below shows the Brown County payment page, which is where residents go to pay traffic tickets and find court-related financial information.
The Brown County payment page outlines all payment methods accepted for traffic tickets and other court costs in the county.
The payment page lists the specific rules for cash, card, mail-in, and after-hours bond payments that apply to Brown County traffic cases.
Nearby Counties - Traffic Court Records
If your traffic citation was issued in a neighboring county, that county's court holds the record. Use the links below to access traffic records from counties near Brown County.