Fayette County Traffic Court Records
Fayette County traffic court records are kept by the County Clerk's Office at 401 N Central Avenue in Connersville, Indiana, and include all traffic citations, infractions, and moving violations processed through the local courts. The Superior Court in Fayette County handles all traffic and ordinance violations, and this page explains how to search those records, how to pay a ticket, and how to contact the clerk or the court directly.
Fayette County Traffic Court Quick Facts
Search Fayette County Traffic Court Records Online
Indiana's MyCase public portal is the main tool for looking up Fayette County traffic court records. The service is free and does not require a login or account. You can search by the name of the person charged, the case number, or the UTT (Uniform Traffic Ticket) number from the paper citation. Search results show the charge, court dates, case status, and the final outcome once a case is resolved.
New citations typically appear in MyCase within a few business days of being filed. If you don't see your case right away, give it a few days. The UTT number on the ticket is the fastest way to pull up your specific record. For questions about a case that doesn't appear in the system, call the Clerk's Office at (765) 825-1813.
Fayette County Superior Court handles all traffic-related felonies, traffic and ordinance violations, general civil matters, and criminal misdemeanors. The presiding judge is the Honorable Paul L. Freed. The Superior Court can be reached at (765) 825-1775 or by email at superior@co.fayette.in.us. Court hours for the Superior Court are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM, though the judge is not in the office on Thursday afternoons and the court is not open to the public during that time.
The Fayette County Clerk's page at co.fayette.in.us/county-clerk/ has information on office hours, services, and contacts for court-related questions. The Superior Court's page at co.fayette.in.us/superior-court/ lists traffic case procedures specific to Fayette County.
Note: New tickets may take five to seven business days to appear in MyCase after the officer files the citation with the Fayette County court.
Fayette County Clerk Hours and Contact
The Fayette County Clerk's Office has non-standard hours that vary by day of the week. Monday, Tuesday, and Friday hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Wednesday hours are extended: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Thursday hours are shorter: 8:00 AM to 12:30 PM. All days have a daily lunch closure from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM. Plan your visit accordingly, especially if you are coming on a Thursday.
Clerk Dawn Hughes leads the Fayette County Clerk's Office. The main phone is (765) 825-1813, and the fax is (765) 827-4902. The office is at the Courthouse, 2nd Floor North End, 401 N Central Ave, Connersville, IN 47331. Staff can help with case status questions, payment confirmation, upcoming court dates, and requests for certified copies of court documents.
Additional services handled by the Clerk's Office include adult guardianship proceedings, child support payment processing, and criminal expungement. For self-help guidance on traffic tickets, the Indiana Courts Self-Service Legal Center has free resources for people handling infraction cases without a lawyer.
Pay a Traffic Ticket in Fayette County
Online payment for Fayette County traffic tickets is available through the Indiana Courts ePay portal. You will need your cause number or UTT number to find your case in the system. A convenience fee applies to credit card transactions. The portal is open at all hours, so you are not limited to office hours when paying online. Before paying, confirm you are not interested in a deferral program, since paying closes the case.
In-person payments are accepted at the Clerk's Office during the hours listed above. Cash, money orders, and credit or debit cards are generally accepted. Personal checks are not. If you need a paper receipt confirming your payment, visiting in person is the most direct way to get one. The staff can also answer questions about your balance while you are there.
Mail payments must be money orders or cashier's checks. Write your cause number clearly on the payment. Send to the Fayette County Clerk's Office, 401 N Central Ave, Connersville, IN 47331. Do not mail cash. Give several business days for mail to arrive and be processed before any court date you have approaching.
Note: The Thursday hours for the Clerk's Office end at 12:30 PM. If you plan to pay in person on a Thursday, come in the morning to be safe.
How Traffic Cases Work in Fayette County Courts
Traffic citations issued in Fayette County become court records once the officer files them with the Clerk's Office. Minor violations typically go to the violations bureau, where you can pay without appearing in court. If you want to contest a ticket or the charge is more serious, you need to appear before the Superior Court judge.
Traffic infractions in Indiana are civil matters under Indiana Code Title 34. No jail time applies to a standard infraction. The consequences are fines, court costs, and BMV points. Indiana Code Title 9 governs motor vehicle law statewide and sets the framework for how violations are classified, how fines are structured, and how convictions get reported to the BMV. Fayette County courts apply these rules consistently with the rest of the state.
The Superior Court handles all traffic and ordinance violations in Fayette County, including traffic-related felonies. Once a case is decided, it is public record and searchable through MyCase. To see your official driving record as maintained by the state, check the Indiana BMV website.
Fayette County Traffic Records - Contents and Access
Traffic court records in Fayette County include the citation, the charge, court dates, any plea entered, the case outcome, and all fines and costs assessed. For contested cases, the file may also include hearing notes and the judge's findings. These records are public and searchable through MyCase at no charge.
Certified copies require a request through the Clerk's Office and a per-page fee. Call (765) 825-1813 to ask about the current fees and what documentation you need to provide. For general legal guidance on how to respond to a traffic citation, Indiana Legal Help offers free plain-language information. The Indiana Courts public records page explains what information is available through the statewide court system.
Fayette County Clerk - Local Court Resource
The image below shows the Fayette County Clerk's website, which is the local starting point for traffic court record searches and payments in Connersville.
The Fayette County Clerk's page provides office hours, contact details, and service information for all court matters handled by the clerk, including traffic violations processed through the Superior Court.
The Fayette County Clerk page lists the variable daily hours, contact numbers, and links to court resources, making it the best first stop for drivers dealing with a traffic case in Connersville.
Nearby Indiana Counties
Citations issued in counties bordering Fayette are handled by those counties' courts. The links below connect to traffic court record pages for the surrounding area.