Porter County Traffic Court Records
Porter County traffic court records are managed by Clerk Jessica A. Bailey at the courthouse in Valparaiso, Indiana. The county has one of the more active traffic court systems in northwest Indiana, with a dedicated Superior Court 4 handling traffic matters under Judge Jennifer L. Chevinsky. The clerk's office offers online ticket payment and online case search tools, making Porter County a relatively convenient county to work with for traffic record inquiries.
Porter County Traffic Court Quick Facts
Clerk's Office - Porter County
Clerk Jessica A. Bailey runs the clerk's office at 16 Lincolnway, Suite 211, Valparaiso, IN 46383. Email is jessica.bailey@portercountyin.gov. Fax is 219-465-3847. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Chief Deputy Kathy Hartwig handles general deputy clerk matters at 219-465-3657. The Deputy Clerk handling Traffic D04 Court cases can be reached directly at 219-465-3659.
Porter County has five active courts. The Circuit Court is presided over by Judge Rebecca Buitendorp. Superior courts 1, 2, and 3 handle various civil and criminal matters. Superior Court 4, under Judge Jennifer L. Chevinsky, is specifically designated for traffic cases. This dedicated traffic court is set up to handle the high volume of citations that come through a county of Porter's size, which sits along major transportation corridors in northwest Indiana.
Attorney e-filing is required in Porter County. All attorney pleadings must be submitted electronically. This applies to traffic cases where an attorney has appeared on behalf of a client. Self-represented individuals are not required to e-file and can still submit paper documents at the clerk's window.
The Porter County Clerk's Office page has full contact information, staff listings, and guidance on court procedures. The clerk's directory listing provides direct phone numbers for specific staff handling different case types, including the traffic court deputy.
The screenshot below is from portercountyin.gov/142/Clerks-Office, the Porter County Clerk's official page with contact information, staff listings, and court procedure guidance.
This page is the official county source for clerk office contact information and reflects current hours, staff, and procedures for Porter County traffic court matters.
Note: Attorney e-filing is required in Porter County. Self-represented parties may still submit paper documents at the clerk's window during regular office hours.
Pay Traffic Tickets Online in Porter County
Porter County offers online ticket payment through the county's own portal. To pay online, you need your UTT Number along with your name and date of birth. Not every ticket is eligible for online payment, so confirm eligibility before relying on this method. Tickets that require a mandatory court appearance or involve certain serious violations may not be payable online.
The county's online payment page is at portercountyin.gov/1780/Pay-Traffic-Tickets-Online. The statewide Indiana ePay portal is also an option for some Porter County cases. You can also pay in person at the clerk's office during business hours or mail payment to 16 Lincolnway, Suite 211, Valparaiso, IN 46383.
The screenshot below is from portercountyin.gov/1780/Pay-Traffic-Tickets-Online, the Porter County online portal for paying eligible traffic citations using your UTT number.
The online payment system requires your UTT Number from the citation and your personal identifying information to locate and pay your ticket.
Note: Not all Porter County traffic citations are eligible for online payment. Tickets that require a mandatory court appearance must be handled in person or through an attorney.
Searching Porter County Traffic Court Cases
Indiana's MyCase portal covers all Porter County traffic court records that are part of the public record. Search by name, citation number, or case number to pull up active and closed cases from Superior Court 4 and the other Porter County courts. The system shows charges, scheduled dates, and dispositions once a case closes.
The screenshot below is from public.courts.in.gov/mycase, Indiana's statewide public court portal where Porter County traffic cases across all five courts can be searched in one place.
MyCase is maintained by the Indiana courts and is updated regularly for all Porter County traffic infractions filed through the clerk's office in Valparaiso.
Note: Most Porter County traffic cases are in Superior Court 4. Searching MyCase will show results from all courts, but the case number prefix will confirm which court has your file.
The Indiana Courts local directory for Porter County provides an official overview of the court structure, all five judges, and the clerk's contact details. This is a helpful reference if you're sorting out which court handled your specific case.
The Odyssey case management system powers the MyCase portal and is the backend that Porter County uses to manage all traffic court records. Cases filed in Valparaiso are entered into Odyssey and appear in MyCase for public access.
Legal Help and Self-Service Resources
Porter County is a larger northwest Indiana county with more traffic volume than many rural Indiana counties. If you have a complex situation involving a serious traffic charge, a suspended license, or multiple violations, getting legal advice is worth considering.
Indiana Legal Help provides free online resources for Porter County residents. The site has guides on traffic citations, license suspensions, and specialized driving privileges. These guides are especially helpful if you're dealing with a situation that goes beyond a simple infraction fine.
The Indiana Courts Self-Service Center has forms and instructions for people who plan to handle their Porter County traffic case without a lawyer. This covers everything from contesting a citation to understanding what happens at a traffic court hearing in Superior Court 4.
Traffic violations in Porter County are governed by Indiana Code Title 9. For questions about your driver's license status, points, or reinstatement, contact the Indiana BMV directly. The clerk's office handles court case records and cannot access or modify BMV records.
Nearby Counties - Traffic Court Records
Porter County is located in northwest Indiana near the Illinois border. If your traffic case is from a neighboring county, use these links to find the right clerk and courthouse records.