New Albany Court Docket
Court docket records in New Albany are processed through the Floyd County court system. New Albany is the county seat, so the courthouse at 311 Hauss Square is right in the city. Floyd County has a circuit court and three superior court divisions that handle all case types for the city and surrounding area. This page walks through how to search New Albany court docket records, the copy fees that apply, which offices to contact, and what Indiana law says about public access to these records.
New Albany Court Docket Quick Facts
New Albany Court Docket Records
The MyCase Indiana portal is the primary tool for looking up New Albany court docket records. The portal is free, public, and available around the clock. Enter a name or case number and the system returns results from all Floyd County courts. Each case has a docket tab that shows every filing, motion, hearing, and court order tracked in order from start to finish.
Floyd County is a smaller county in southern Indiana, sitting right along the Ohio River across from Louisville, Kentucky. The courts handle a moderate case volume compared to the state's larger counties. Criminal cases, civil suits, family law filings, and small claims disputes all create docket records in the Floyd County system. New Albany, as the largest city and county seat, accounts for a big share of those filings.
Public access to court docket records is guaranteed under IC 5-14-3. You can look up records without giving a reason. The law is clear on this point.
Floyd County Courts in New Albany
The Floyd County Clerk handles all court docket records at the courthouse at 311 Hauss Square, New Albany, IN 47150. Call (812) 948-5411 for information about records, copies, or hours. The clerk's office files new cases, maintains docket records, and processes all requests for court document copies.
| Office | Floyd County Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address | 311 Hauss Square, New Albany, IN 47150 |
| Phone | (812) 948-5411 |
| Circuit Court | Floyd Circuit Court |
| Superior Courts | 3 divisions |
| Online Access | MyCase Indiana |
The circuit court takes the most serious criminal cases and certain civil matters in Floyd County. The three superior court divisions handle the rest. Cases get divided among the divisions based on type and the court's internal assignments. Civil cases, criminal matters, family law, juvenile, and small claims each go to the appropriate division. MyCase searches all of them. You do not have to figure out which division has your case before running a search.
The Floyd County website has information about the clerk's office and other county departments. The City of New Albany website covers city government services but does not manage court records.
Note: New Albany sits across the river from Louisville. Cases involving Indiana residents are handled in Floyd County, not in Kentucky courts.
Searching New Albany Docket Records
Go to the MyCase search page and select Floyd County. Enter a name or case number. The results show matching cases with basic details like case type, judge, parties, and status. Click into any case to see the full docket sheet with every action tracked over time.
Floyd County is small enough that name searches usually return manageable results. You are less likely to wade through dozens of matches for a common name compared to larger Indiana counties. A case number is still the fastest route to a specific record. You can also filter results by case type, date range, or case status to focus your search if needed.
Administrative Rule 9 controls what personal information can appear in public court records. Social security numbers and financial account details get redacted. Some family law documents may be restricted from online viewing. The docket entry still shows, but the underlying document might not be available through the portal. You would need to go to the clerk's office for those.
The Indiana MyCase portal shown below is used to search for New Albany and Floyd County court docket records online.
Select Floyd County on this portal to search for docket records connected to New Albany cases.
New Albany Docket Copy Fees
Copies are $1.00 per page. Certified copies cost an extra $5.00 per document. These rates come from IC 33-37-4 and are the same at every clerk's office statewide. Online viewing through MyCase is free. Payment is only needed for physical or certified copies.
Walk into the Floyd County Clerk's Office at Hauss Square to request copies in person. Have the case number ready and the staff can pull it up and print what you need. Certified copies come with the clerk's seal and signature for official use. For mail requests, write to the Floyd County Clerk at 311 Hauss Square, New Albany, IN 47150. Include the case number, what you need, and a check or money order. Processing takes a bit longer through the mail, so plan accordingly.
Note: If your payment does not cover the total cost, the clerk's office will contact you before processing the request.
New Albany Court Docket Case Types
Criminal cases are a significant portion of the Floyd County docket. Each criminal case tracks charges, arraignment, pretrial conferences, plea entries or trial proceedings, and sentencing. Civil lawsuits follow a different timeline with complaints, answers, discovery periods, and judgment entries making up the docket record. These are the two largest categories of docket records in the system.
Family law cases create their own docket records. Divorce filings, custody matters, child support modifications, and protective orders from New Albany all go through Floyd County courts. Some family law documents may be restricted under court rules, but the docket entries are usually public. Small claims cases tend to resolve quickly with fewer docket entries. Juvenile records are restricted under IC 31-39-2 and will not show up on public searches.
Expunged records under IC 35-38-9 are completely removed from the public system. If a case has been expunged, it will not appear on MyCase or at the clerk's counter. The record is treated as though it does not exist for public access purposes.
New Albany Docket Access Options
Three methods work for getting New Albany court docket records. Online is fastest. Use MyCase from any device at any time. In person at the Floyd County Clerk's Office gets you official copies and access to documents that may not be online. By mail is the third option, which works but takes more time.
For most lookups, MyCase handles everything. The portal shows the docket timeline, party information, case status, and hearing dates. When you need something more formal, like a certified copy for a legal proceeding, the clerk's office is where to go. The Indiana Courts website has further details about court rules and access policies that apply across all Indiana counties including Floyd.
County Court Docket Link
New Albany is the county seat of Floyd County. All court docket filings for the city go through the Floyd County court system at the Hauss Square courthouse.
Nearby Qualifying Cities
These nearby cities have court docket pages on this site: