Find Civil Court Records in Floyd County

Floyd County civil court records are stored at the Clerk's office in New Albany, the county seat. This county sits on the Ohio River in southern Indiana and has a population of about 82,000. Civil cases in Floyd County move through the Circuit Court and Superior Courts, and the clerk's office keeps all the files from these cases. You can search Floyd County civil court records online through the free state MyCase system, or visit the courthouse in New Albany to view case files and pick up copies. Most records are open to the public under Indiana law, and basic searches cost nothing.

Floyd County Clerk of Courts

The Floyd County Clerk of Courts is the main office for civil court records in the county. Staff file new civil cases, store all court papers, and hand out copies to the public at this office. It is at 311 W. First Street in New Albany. You can walk in during business hours to look up any civil court record by name or case number.

Bring a valid photo ID when you go. The staff will pull the file and let you look through it at the counter. Copies of Floyd County civil court records are $1 per page. If you need a certified copy for a legal matter, the clerk adds $3 on top of the page fee per document. Call ahead at (812) 948-5411 to check if a file is ready or to ask about specific cases. The fax number is (812) 948-5430 if you need to send a written request. The Floyd County court page on the state site has more info on the court structure and divisions.

Below is a screenshot of the Floyd County page on the Indiana courts website, which covers court contact details and the judges who serve the area.

This page lists the court divisions and judges in Floyd County.

Search Floyd County Civil Records Online

The MyCase portal is the best way to search Floyd County civil court records from home. It is free, runs all day, and does not need an account. The state system pulls case data from all 92 Indiana counties, so it covers every court in Floyd County too. Type a last name first, then the first name. You can use a wildcard with the asterisk key for partial matches, but you need at least two letters before it.

Floyd County uses county code 22 in the state case number format. So a typical Floyd County civil case number starts with 22C01 or 22D01. The rest of the number shows the year, case type, and file number. If you have the full case number, that pulls up the exact record fast. The system can show up to 1,000 results per name search, and each result links to a detail page with the case summary, hearing dates, party names, and filings. Most Floyd County civil court records from the mid-2000s onward are on the system.

The MyCase help page covers all the search options in detail. It shows how to filter by date, use the county filter, and read the case number format that Indiana courts use across the state.

Note: The online records may not show every document in a case file, so visit the Floyd County clerk in New Albany if you need the full record.

How to Get Floyd County Civil Court Records

You can get copies of Floyd County civil court records in person, by mail, or online. In person is the fastest. Go to 311 W. First Street in New Albany and give the clerk a name or case number. They pull the file and make copies while you wait. Standard copies cost $1 per page, and certified copies are $3 extra per document.

For mail requests, send a letter to the Floyd County Clerk at 311 W. First Street, New Albany, IN 47150. Include the case number or party names, what type of case it is, and your contact info. Put in a check or money order for the copy fees, payable to the Floyd County Clerk. Add a self-addressed stamped envelope so the clerk can mail the copies back. Mail requests for Floyd County civil court records usually take 5 to 10 business days. Under IC 5-14-3, the state Access to Public Records Act, the clerk must respond to all records requests within a set time period. If they deny a request, they must point to a specific law that allows the denial.

The how to request records page on the state courts site covers all three methods in detail for getting civil court records from any Indiana county.

Floyd County Civil Court System

Floyd County has a Circuit Court and Superior Courts that divide the civil docket. The Circuit Court takes major civil cases, while the Superior Courts handle a mix that includes small claims, family law, and other civil disputes. All of these courts produce civil court records that are kept by the Floyd County clerk in New Albany.

Common civil case types in Floyd County include contract disputes, personal injury claims, debt collection, and property matters. Divorce, custody, and support cases go through the civil courts too. Small claims under the state limit use a faster process with less paperwork, but they still produce public records that anyone can request. Each case file holds the complaint, the answer, any motions or discovery papers, and the final judgment or order. The full file is what makes up the civil court record in Floyd County, and all of it stays on file at the clerk's office.

Administrative Rule 9 governs public access to court records across Indiana. Under this rule, most civil court records in Floyd County are open. Sealed records, adoption files, and mental health cases are among the few exceptions. The court records rules page has the full text of the access rules that apply to Floyd County and every other county in the state.

Public Access to Floyd County Records

Civil court records in Floyd County are public under Indiana law. IC 5-14-3 says that agencies must respond to public records requests in a timely way. The Floyd County clerk follows this rule for all record requests that come in by mail, in person, or by fax.

Personal details like Social Security numbers are removed from public copies of Floyd County civil court records. Other sensitive info may also be redacted under Administrative Rule 9. But core case facts stay in the public record. Party names, filing dates, court orders, and judgments are all open to anyone who asks. You do not need to be part of the case. You do not need to give a reason. If you need a sealed record opened, you can file a motion with the Floyd County court and the judge will decide at a hearing whether to grant access.

Legal Help in Floyd County

Indiana Legal Help is a free site that offers guides, forms, and self-help tools for people dealing with civil court cases. It covers common issues like debt, housing disputes, and family law. The site can connect you with legal aid groups in the Floyd County area that take cases at no cost if you qualify by income.

The Indiana courts website has standard forms for civil cases that you can print at home. It also has contact info for every court in the state. The Indiana State Bar runs a lawyer referral service that covers Floyd County. Legal aid offices in southern Indiana may handle civil cases at low or no cost for those who meet income limits. For more on your right to access court records, the public records page on the state courts site walks through the steps.

The state public records page above covers how to request civil court records from any county clerk office in Indiana, including Floyd County.

Cities in Floyd County

Floyd County includes New Albany, Georgetown, Greenville, and several smaller towns. New Albany is the county seat and the largest city. All residents of these communities file civil cases at the Floyd County courts in New Albany. Civil court records for every city and town in the county are stored at the Floyd County Clerk's office at 311 W. First Street.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Floyd County along the Ohio River corridor in southern Indiana. Make sure you file your civil case in the right county by checking the address where the dispute took place.