Access Decatur County Traffic Court Records
Decatur County traffic court records are maintained by the County Clerk's Office at 150 Courthouse Square in Greensburg, Indiana, covering all traffic tickets, infractions, and moving violations processed by the local court. This page walks you through how to search records, how to use the county's online payment portal for tickets, and how to reach Clerk Janet Howell's office when you need case-specific assistance.
Decatur County Traffic Court Quick Facts
Search Decatur County Traffic Court Records Online
The Indiana MyCase portal is the best starting point for searching Decatur County traffic court records. It is free to use and requires no account. You can search by the name of the person charged, the case number, or the UTT (Uniform Traffic Ticket) number on the citation. Results include the charge, court dates, and the final case outcome once it is decided.
New citations typically appear in the system within a few business days of being filed. If you just received a ticket, give it a few days before you search. If the case doesn't show up after a week, call the Clerk's Office at (812) 663-8223 to confirm the citation was received and entered into the system.
The Indiana Courts Decatur County page is another resource that lists official contact information for the local courts and links to statewide tools.
Note: Small claims forms and some court documents are available on the county website for download. Check the Clerk's page at decaturcounty.in.gov/clerk/ for what is currently posted.
Pay a Traffic Ticket in Decatur County
Decatur County has its own online payment portal for traffic tickets and other court fines. The Decatur County payment portal accepts small claims payments, civil collection, court restitution, judgments, miscellaneous court fees, and traffic ticket payments. You will need your case number or citation number to find your record in the portal. A service fee applies to card transactions.
The county clerk's page at decaturcounty.in.gov/clerk/ redirects to the payment portal for online transactions. You can also use the statewide Indiana Courts ePay portal as an alternative. Both options are available around the clock and do not require you to come to the courthouse.
In-person payments at the Clerk's Office, Suite 244, 150 Courthouse Square, Greensburg, are accepted Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Cash, money orders, and credit or debit cards are accepted. Personal checks are not. The fax number for the office is (812) 662-6627 if you need to send documents.
If you prefer to pay by mail, send a money order or cashier's check made out to the Decatur County Clerk. Write your cause number on the payment. Mail it to 150 Courthouse Square, Suite 244, Greensburg, IN 47240. Do not mail cash. Allow several business days for the payment to be processed and posted to your case.
Decatur County Clerk's Office - Clerk Janet Howell
Clerk Janet Howell leads the Decatur County Clerk's Office. The office is at 150 Courthouse Square, Suite 244, Greensburg, IN 47240. The main number is (812) 663-8223, and the fax is (812) 662-6627. Regular hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
The Clerk's Office handles court records for all cases filed in Decatur County, including traffic infractions. Staff can confirm case status, verify payment, provide your court date, and explain the process for requesting certified copies. Certified copies carry a per-page fee. Call or visit during office hours to ask about current fees and what documentation you need to bring.
Marriage license information is also available through the Clerk's Office. For legal self-help, the Indiana Courts Self-Service Legal Center has plain-language guides for people handling traffic cases on their own, and Indiana Legal Help offers free information on infraction procedures and driver rights.
How Traffic Infractions Work in Decatur County Courts
Traffic citations in Indiana start as civil matters. Under Indiana Code Title 34, infraction proceedings follow civil rules, meaning no jail time for a standard traffic infraction. The consequences are fines, court costs, and BMV points. Points can raise your insurance rates, and enough of them can lead to a license suspension.
Indiana Code Title 9 governs motor vehicle and traffic law across the state. It sets the fine structure and how violations are classified. Minor violations in Decatur County go to the violations bureau, where you can pay without appearing in court. Contested tickets or more serious charges require a court appearance before the local judge.
Once a case is decided, the record is public and stays in the system with the final outcome shown. You can check your official driving record at the Indiana BMV website. The BMV record and the court record are separate systems. Both may matter depending on what you need the information for.
Decatur County Deferral and Dismissal Options
Indiana offers deferral programs in many counties that give eligible drivers a path to avoid a conviction on their record. A deferral typically means agreeing to stay violation-free for a set period. If you complete the deferral term, the original charge is dismissed. Not every ticket qualifies, and CDL holders and drivers with recent prior violations are usually not eligible.
To find out if your Decatur County citation qualifies, contact the Decatur County Prosecutor's Office before paying online. Paying through the portal or ePay closes your case and may remove the option to pursue a deferral. If you are unsure, call the Clerk's Office at (812) 663-8223 first. There is a separate deferral fee apart from the ticket fine itself.
If you want legal guidance on your deferral options or how to respond to a ticket in Decatur County, free resources are available through Indiana Legal Help and the Indiana Courts Self-Service Center. Both sites are free and written in plain language for people without a legal background.
Note: Paying your ticket through the online portal or ePay closes the case as a no-contest plea, which removes any chance of pursuing a deferral in Decatur County.
Decatur County Clerk - Local Record Resource
The image below shows the Decatur County Clerk's website, which is the local starting point for traffic court record searches and online payments in Greensburg.
The Decatur County Clerk's page provides access to the county's online payment portal and information about office services for traffic and other court matters.
The Decatur County Clerk's page links directly to the county payment portal and provides office hours, contact details, and information on the types of payments accepted for traffic tickets and other court obligations.
Nearby Indiana Counties
If your traffic citation was issued in a county that borders Decatur, the clerk for that county maintains the record. The links below connect to traffic court pages for nearby counties.