DeKalb County Traffic Court Records
DeKalb County traffic court records are maintained by the County Clerk's Office at 100 S Main Street in Auburn, Indiana, and cover all traffic citations, infractions, and moving violations processed by the Circuit Court, Superior I, and Superior II. This page explains how to search records through the state portal, how to pay tickets through PayGov, and what to know about reaching Clerk Dana Hedrick's office with case-specific questions.
DeKalb County Traffic Court Quick Facts
Search DeKalb County Traffic Records Online
Indiana's MyCase public portal is where you look up DeKalb County traffic court records for free. No account is needed. You can search by the name of the person cited, the case number, or the UTT (Uniform Traffic Ticket) number on the paper citation. Results show the charge, court dates, case status, and the outcome once the case is closed. Three courts handle cases in DeKalb County: the Circuit Court, Superior I, and Superior II.
New citations typically appear in the system within a few business days of being filed at the clerk's window. If you just received a ticket, wait a few days before searching. If a case still doesn't appear after a week, call the Clerk's Office at (260) 925-0912 to confirm the citation was received and entered correctly.
The DeKalb County Clerk's page on the county website has office information, links to forms, and details on what services are available. The county website also has a dedicated online payments page that explains the payment options for traffic citations and other court obligations.
Note: As of March 1, 2025, the office closes for lunch from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM. Plan accordingly if you intend to visit in person. Regular hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday.
Pay a Traffic Ticket in DeKalb County
DeKalb County uses PayGov for online traffic ticket payments. The portal accepts payments for court fines, costs, judgments, small claims amounts, and traffic citations. A convenience fee of 3.95% applies to all online card transactions. You need your cause number or citation number to find your case and complete payment.
In-person payments are accepted at the Clerk's Office at 100 S Main St, Auburn, IN 46706. The office accepts cash, money orders, and credit or debit cards. A 3% fee (minimum $1.50) applies to in-person card transactions. Personal checks are not accepted under any circumstances. No exceptions. If you want to avoid the card fee, paying in cash or by money order is the way to go.
Mail payments must be sent as a money order or cashier's check made out to the DeKalb County Clerk. Write your cause number on the payment clearly. Do not mail cash or a personal check. Mail to: DeKalb County Clerk, 100 S Main St, Auburn, IN 46706. Allow several business days before any upcoming court date for the payment to be processed and posted to your case.
If you are interested in a deferral program that would keep the violation off your record, call the Clerk's Office at (260) 925-0912 before paying. Paying the ticket online closes the case and typically eliminates the deferral option. Dissolution of marriage forms, protection order forms, and specialized driving privileges forms are also available through the Clerk's Office for those who need them.
DeKalb County Clerk - Dana Hedrick
Clerk Dana Hedrick oversees the DeKalb County Clerk's Office at 100 S Main St, Auburn, IN 46706. Phone is (260) 925-0912. Hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday, with a lunch closure from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM that took effect on March 1, 2025.
The Clerk's Office maintains all court records for cases filed in DeKalb County, including traffic infractions processed by the Circuit Court and both Superior courts. Staff can confirm case status, verify payment receipt, provide court dates, and explain how to request certified copies. Certified copies carry a per-page fee. Call ahead to ask what documentation you need and what the current fees are.
For self-help resources, the Indiana Courts Self-Service Legal Center offers guides for people handling traffic cases without a lawyer. The Indiana Legal Help website has free plain-language articles on traffic infractions and what your options are at each stage of the process.
Traffic Infractions in DeKalb County - Indiana Law
Traffic citations in Indiana are civil matters, not criminal charges. Under Indiana Code Title 34, infraction proceedings use civil procedure rules. That means no jail time for a standard traffic infraction. The consequences are fines, court costs, and BMV points that can affect your insurance rates. Serious or repeated violations can lead to license suspension.
Indiana Code Title 9 covers motor vehicles and traffic law statewide. It sets how violations are classified, what the base fines are, and how the BMV processes conviction records sent from the courts. DeKalb County's three courts apply these rules consistently. Minor violations go through the violations bureau and can be paid without a court appearance. Contested cases or more serious charges require an appearance before a judge in one of the county's courts.
Once a case is resolved, the record is public and searchable through MyCase with the final outcome displayed. To see your official driving record, visit the Indiana BMV website. The court record and the BMV record are maintained separately, but both may be relevant depending on your situation.
DeKalb County Traffic Records - What's Available
Traffic court records in DeKalb County include the citation, the charge, court dates, the plea entered, the case outcome, and all fines and costs assessed. These records are public and can be searched through MyCase at no cost. Certified copies must be requested through the Clerk's Office and carry a per-page fee.
The Indiana Courts public records page explains what the court system makes available statewide and how to request records not accessible through MyCase. For people researching records across multiple Indiana counties, that page is a useful starting point for understanding what data is available and through which channels.
Note: Online results from MyCase are informational and are not certified copies. If you need a certified record for legal or insurance purposes, you must request it formally through the Clerk's Office.
DeKalb County Traffic Court Records - MyCase Portal
The image below shows the Indiana MyCase portal, which is the primary way to search DeKalb County traffic court records and locate payment options tied to specific cases.
The Indiana MyCase portal gives free public access to DeKalb County traffic court records, including case status and charge details for all three county courts.
MyCase covers the Circuit Court, Superior I, and Superior II in DeKalb County, and displays charge descriptions, court dates, and payment links for all active and closed traffic cases in the county system.
Nearby Indiana Counties
If your ticket was issued in a county that borders DeKalb, that county's courts handle the record. Use the links below to find traffic court record pages for neighboring counties.