Pulaski County Traffic Court Records
Pulaski County traffic court records are handled by Clerk Jessie R. Bennett at the Circuit Court in Winamac, Indiana. The county operates one Circuit Court under Judge Patrick R. Blankenship. The clerk's office is responsible for collecting fines and fees for traffic infractions, maintaining the case docket, and providing public access to court records through both in-person requests and the statewide MyCase online portal.
Pulaski County Traffic Court Quick Facts
Circuit Court Clerk - Pulaski County
Clerk Jessie R. Bennett's office is at 112 E. Main Street, Winamac, IN 46996. The fax number is 574-946-7101. The clerk's responsibilities include a broad range of court administrative tasks. For traffic matters specifically, the clerk collects and distributes court monies, handles fees and fines for traffic infractions, processes deferral agreements, and manages pre-trial diversion arrangements where applicable. The clerk also maintains the judgment docket for all cases.
Beyond traffic cases, the Pulaski County clerk handles civil, criminal, and juvenile cases, maintains marriage license records, and manages voter registration. This is typical for Indiana circuit courts in smaller counties where all court administrative functions flow through a single clerk's office. For traffic inquiries, be specific when you call so the clerk's staff can direct your question to the right person.
The Pulaski County Clerk of Courts page lists current contact details, office information, and guidance on clerk services. The county's main website at pulaskionline.org covers all county departments if you need to find other offices as well.
The screenshot below is from pulaskionline.org/department/clerk-of-courts, the Pulaski County Clerk of Courts page with current office hours, contact information, and a summary of clerk services.
This is the official clerk's page for Pulaski County and reflects current hours, contact information, and a summary of the clerk's responsibilities for traffic and other court matters.
Note: When calling the Pulaski County Clerk about a traffic matter, have your citation or case number ready so staff can direct your question to the right person quickly.
How to Search Pulaski County Traffic Records
The MyCase portal is where you search Pulaski County traffic court records online. The system covers active and recently closed traffic infraction cases from the Winamac courthouse. You can search by party name, citation number, or case number. Results show the charges, scheduled court dates, and case dispositions for resolved matters.
New traffic citations usually appear in MyCase within a few business days of being filed. If you cannot find your case, call the clerk's office at 574-946-3313 to confirm the filing status. There can be a short lag between when a citation is issued by law enforcement and when the formal court case appears in the system.
The Indiana Courts local directory for Pulaski County provides a structured overview of the court, including judge and clerk contact details. This page is maintained by the Indiana Judicial Branch and updated when staff or judge assignments change.
The screenshot below is from public.courts.in.gov/mycase, Indiana's statewide court records portal where Pulaski County traffic cases from the Winamac courthouse can be searched by name or case number.
MyCase is the statewide public records portal for Indiana courts and includes all publicly accessible Pulaski County traffic cases.
Note: Sealed cases, juvenile traffic records, and certain confidential matters are excluded from public access in MyCase and require a formal records request from the clerk's office.
Paying Traffic Fines in Pulaski County
Pulaski County accepts traffic fine payments through several methods. Online payment is available through the statewide Indiana ePay portal for eligible cases. You can also pay in person at the clerk's office at 112 E. Main Street in Winamac, or mail payment to the same address. Confirm with the clerk which payment methods are available for your specific case before sending a mail payment.
If your citation is eligible for a pre-trial diversion or deferral arrangement, these are handled through the clerk's office and the prosecutor. The clerk collects fees and maintains records for these programs. Ask specifically about deferral when you first contact the office, since the eligibility window may close if you wait too long after receiving the citation.
Ask about deferral early. The window to qualify can close quickly after a citation is issued.
Traffic fines follow statewide schedules under Indiana Code Title 9. Court costs and administrative fees are added at the time of disposition. The clerk can give you the full amount due for your specific case if you provide your case number or citation number.
Note: CDL holders face stricter rules under federal regulations and are generally not eligible for deferral programs in Indiana, regardless of prior driving history.
Legal Resources for Pulaski County Residents
Traffic infractions in Indiana are civil matters, but the consequences can be real. A moving violation can raise your insurance rates, add points to your license, or in serious cases trigger a suspension. Knowing your options helps you make a smarter choice about how to respond.
Indiana Legal Help is a free statewide resource that covers traffic citation basics, license issues, and how Indiana's court system handles infractions. The site is written in plain language and is accessible without any legal background. Pulaski County residents can use this site to understand their options before deciding whether to pay, contest, or seek deferral.
The Indiana Courts Self-Service Center offers forms and procedural guides for people who want to handle their own traffic cases. This is especially useful if you plan to appear in court without an attorney or want to understand the step-by-step process in a Pulaski County Circuit Court proceeding.
The Indiana Courts public records page explains what is and is not publicly accessible in Indiana's court system. This includes traffic records, and covers how to request records that are not available through MyCase. For driver's license questions, contact the Indiana BMV directly. The clerk's office handles court records and cannot update or access your BMV driving record.
Nearby Counties - Traffic Court Records
Pulaski County is located in north-central Indiana. If your traffic case is from a neighboring county, these links will point you to the right records and courthouse.