Floyd County DUI Records
Floyd County DUI records are public court filings maintained by the Floyd County Circuit Court Clerk in New Albany, Indiana. Floyd County is part of the Louisville metropolitan area, and its courts handle OWI cases for New Albany and all other communities in the county. If you need to find a DUI or OWI record in Floyd County, Indiana's MyCase system and the clerk's office in New Albany are the two main ways to search. This guide explains how to access those records, what the charges mean under Indiana law, and where to find local legal resources.
Floyd County Quick Facts
Floyd County Circuit Court Clerk
The Floyd County Circuit Court Clerk handles all official court records in the county, including OWI and DUI filings. The office is in the Floyd County Government Building at 311 Hauss Square, New Albany, IN 47150. The clerk's phone is 812-948-5411. The clerk can search records by name or cause number and provide copies of documents for cases on file.
Under IC 9-30-5, OWI charges are filed in the county where the offense took place. Floyd County arrests go to the New Albany courthouse. The filing creates a public case record with a cause number. From that point, the record is accessible to anyone who asks. Certified copies cost more than plain copies. If you need to simply confirm a case exists, the online MyCase search may be enough before making a trip to the courthouse.
Mail requests are accepted. Send the defendant's name, any known cause number or filing date, and a return envelope. The clerk will respond with what the office has on record.
Searching Floyd County DUI Records Online
Indiana's free MyCase public portal is the quickest way to look up Floyd County OWI cases without visiting the courthouse. No account is needed. Search by name or cause number to see charges filed, hearing dates, and case outcomes. Cases from roughly 2005 onward are generally available. Older records may require a direct request to the New Albany courthouse.
The Indiana Courts public records page explains the full scope of what's accessible online and what's sealed or restricted. If you're searching for a case and not finding it on MyCase, the public records page can help you understand why and what your next step might be.
Indiana OWI Law and Floyd County Cases
Indiana calls its impaired driving offense OWI, not DUI. The law is IC 9-30-5. A first OWI with a BAC of .08% to .14% is a Class C misdemeanor. A BAC of .15% or higher, or conduct that endangered someone, raises it to a Class A misdemeanor. Both are misdemeanors, but the Class A carries a heavier penalty range including a higher maximum jail term.
A second OWI within seven years becomes a Level 6 felony. Floyd County courts handle these just like any other criminal case, but the stakes are considerably higher. A Level 6 felony conviction can mean prison time under Indiana Department of Correction supervision rather than local jail. Habitual traffic violator status under IC 9-30-9 may also apply to repeat OWI offenders, leading to extended license suspension or revocation beyond ordinary penalties.
The Floyd County area sees OWI cases involving the Louisville-area traffic patterns and a mix of local and interstate roadways. Law enforcement in and around New Albany includes the Floyd County Sheriff's Department and the Indiana State Police, both of which make OWI arrests that result in Floyd County court filings.
License Suspension After OWI
An OWI arrest in Floyd County can trigger two separate processes. The criminal case proceeds through the circuit court. Separately, the Indiana BMV can impose an administrative suspension under IC 9-30-6 before the court case is resolved. These two tracks run at the same time but are handled by different agencies.
You can check a driver's license status at the Indiana BMV driver record portal. The BMV record shows current status, any suspensions in effect, and driving history. Specialized driving privileges under IC 9-30-10 may be available to suspended drivers who need to drive for work or medical reasons. A Floyd County court must approve these privileges and sets the conditions.
Expungement of OWI Records in Floyd County
Indiana's expungement statute at IC 35-38-9 allows some OWI convictions to be sealed. For misdemeanor OWI, the wait is five years from the conviction date. For a Level 6 felony OWI, it's eight years. All fines must be paid and no new charges can occur during the waiting period. The petition goes to the same Floyd County court that handled the original case.
A granted expungement removes the record from standard public searches like MyCase. However, certain legal agencies retain access. The Indiana Self-Service Legal Center has petitions and guides for people who want to pursue expungement without an attorney. Indiana Legal Services offers free help to qualifying low-income residents.
Office of Judicial Administration
The Indiana Office of Judicial Administration oversees the state court system and is the body responsible for the public records portal and MyCase, both of which are used to access Floyd County DUI records.
Indiana Office of Judicial Administration portal for Floyd County DUI records
The OJA portal is a useful reference point for understanding the structure of Indiana's court system and the rules governing public access to court records like those in Floyd County.
Legal Help in Floyd County
Indiana Legal Services offers free civil legal help to qualifying residents in Floyd County, which can include assistance with expungement petitions and court record questions. The Indiana State Bar Association has a lawyer referral service that covers attorneys in southern Indiana, including the New Albany area. For those handling matters on their own, the Indiana Self-Service Legal Center is a reliable source of forms and plain-language guidance.
The Indiana State Police covers Floyd County roads and handles OWI arrests on state-maintained routes. ISP records and court records are separate. Both may be needed to get the complete story of an OWI case.
Cities in Floyd County
New Albany is the county seat of Floyd County and the largest city in the county. OWI and DUI cases involving New Albany residents and others in Floyd County are handled through the Floyd County courts.
Nearby Counties
Floyd County borders several other southern Indiana counties. Use these links to find OWI and DUI records in neighboring jurisdictions.