Fountain County Traffic Court Records
Fountain County traffic court records are maintained by the County Clerk's Office in Covington, Indiana, and cover all traffic citations, infractions, and moving violations processed through the local Circuit Court and Small Claims Court. This page explains how to search records online through MyCase, how to pay a traffic ticket using the county's online payment system, and how to contact Clerk Kathy Kiger when you need case-specific assistance.
Fountain County Traffic Court Quick Facts
Search Fountain County Traffic Records in MyCase
The Indiana MyCase portal is the primary tool for searching Fountain County traffic court records online at no cost. You don't need an account. Search by the name of the person charged, the case number, or the UTT (Uniform Traffic Ticket) number from the paper ticket. Results show the charge, hearing dates, case status, and the final outcome after the case is decided.
New cases typically appear in the system within a few business days of the officer filing the citation. If you just got a ticket, wait a few days before searching. If your case still doesn't show up after a week, call the Clerk's Office at (765) 793-6230 to check on the filing status. The UTT number is the quickest search method if you have the ticket on hand.
For online payments of criminal and civil fees specific to Fountain County, the county has a dedicated payment page at fountaincounty.net. You need a court case number to use this system, and service fees apply. The Fountain County Clerk's home page and the Clerk of Courts division page have additional office details and links to court resources.
Note: If your ticket does not appear online after you try to look it up, it has likely not yet been processed by the Clerk's Office. Wait and try again. Don't assume the ticket is gone.
Pay a Traffic Ticket in Fountain County
Fountain County residents can pay traffic tickets online, in person at the courthouse in Covington, or by mail. Each method has rules on accepted payment types. Personal checks are not accepted through any channel, so plan your payment method before you go.
For online payments, use the county's fee payment page on the Fountain County website. You need your court case number to locate your record and complete the transaction. Service fees apply to card payments. The statewide Indiana Courts ePay portal is another online option that works for Fountain County traffic tickets. Both portals are available around the clock.
In-person payments are accepted at the Fountain County Courthouse in Covington during regular business hours, Monday through Friday. Cash, money orders, and credit or debit cards are typically accepted at the counter. Paying in person lets you get a receipt and speak with staff directly about your case balance or status.
Mail payments should be money orders or cashier's checks. Write your cause number on the payment and mail to the Fountain County Clerk, Fountain County Courthouse, Covington, IN 47932. Do not mail cash. Allow enough time for your payment to arrive and post before any court date you have coming up.
If you are interested in a deferral program that would keep the violation off your record, call the Clerk's Office at (765) 793-6230 before paying anything. Paying online or in person is typically treated as a guilty plea and may close out your deferral option. The staff can tell you whether a program is available for your type of violation.
Fountain County Clerk Kathy Kiger - Contact Information
Clerk Kathy Kiger oversees the Fountain County Clerk's Office at the Fountain County Courthouse in Covington, IN 47932. The main phone number is (765) 793-6230. The office is open Monday through Friday during standard business hours. Staff can help with case status inquiries, payment confirmation, court date information, and requests for certified copies of court documents.
Certified copies of traffic court records are available through the Clerk's Office at a per-page fee. Call before visiting to confirm what you need to bring and what the current fee schedule is. Marriage license applications and passport applications are also processed through the Fountain County Clerk's Office for those who need them.
For self-help guidance on traffic infractions, the Indiana Courts Self-Service Legal Center offers free plain-language guides. The Indiana Legal Help website has free information on traffic violations and how to navigate the court process in Indiana. The Indiana Courts local directory lists contact information for all Indiana county courts, including Fountain County.
How Traffic Infractions Work in Fountain County Courts
A traffic citation in Fountain County becomes a court record once the officer submits it to the Clerk's Office. Minor violations go to the violations bureau, and you can pay without appearing in court. If you want to contest the charge, or if the violation is serious enough to require a court appearance, the case goes before the Circuit Court judge.
Under Indiana Code Title 34, traffic infractions are civil proceedings. No jail time attaches to a standard infraction. The consequences are fines, court costs, and BMV points that can affect insurance rates or lead to a license suspension if they build up. Indiana Code Title 9 sets the statewide rules for motor vehicles and traffic violations, including how fines are calculated and how the BMV records convictions sent from the courts.
Fountain County courts apply these rules consistently with the rest of Indiana. The Fountain County Circuit Court handles all local civil and criminal matters, and Small Claims Court handles lower-dollar civil disputes. Traffic cases go to the Circuit Court or the violations bureau, depending on the type and severity of the violation. Once a case is resolved, it is public record and searchable through MyCase.
To see what is on your official driving record with the state, visit the Indiana BMV website. The BMV record and the court record are separate, but both may matter depending on what you need the information for.
Fountain County Traffic Records - What They Include
Traffic court records in Fountain County contain the citation, the charge, any court dates, the plea entered, the case outcome, and all fines and costs assessed. For contested cases, the file may also include the judge's written findings and any conditions attached to the decision. These records are public and searchable through MyCase for free.
Certified copies require a formal request through the Clerk's Office and a per-page fee. The Indiana Courts public records page explains what court information is publicly available statewide and how to request records not accessible through the online portal. For legal guidance on traffic infractions, Indiana Legal Help provides free resources written in plain language for Indiana residents.
Note: Online results from MyCase show case information but are not the same as certified court documents. Do not use a MyCase printout as an official record for legal or insurance purposes.
Fountain County - Online Payment Resource
The image below shows the Fountain County online fee payment page, which is the local portal for paying traffic ticket fines and other court costs without visiting the courthouse in Covington.
The Fountain County fee payment page accepts credit and debit card payments for criminal and civil court fees, including traffic ticket fines, and requires a court case number to locate your record.
The county's online payment system is one of two ways to pay a Fountain County traffic ticket remotely, alongside the statewide Indiana Courts ePay portal, and is available at any time of day or night.
Nearby Indiana Counties
Citations issued in counties that border Fountain are handled by those counties' courts. Use the links below to find traffic court record pages for the surrounding area.