Search Floyd County Bench Warrants

Floyd County bench warrants are on file with the Circuit Court and the Sheriff's Department in New Albany. The Floyd County Sheriff has served the area for over 200 years, and the department handles all warrant service in this part of southern Indiana. You can search for bench warrants through the state MyCase portal at no charge, or contact the Floyd County Sheriff directly. Whether you need to check your own status or look up a case, the search tools and contact info on this page will point you in the right direction for Floyd County bench warrants.

Floyd County Sheriff's Department

Sheriff Steve Bush leads the Floyd County Sheriff's Department, which has been in service since 1819. The department handles all bench warrant service in Floyd County. When a judge issues a bench warrant from the Floyd County courts, the sheriff receives the order and assigns it to deputies for service. The main office is at 311 Hauss Square in New Albany. Lobby hours run from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday. You can reach the department at several numbers depending on what you need.

For general dispatch, call 812-948-5400. The admin line is 812-542-3042. If you have a tip about someone with an active bench warrant in Floyd County, the tip line is 812-945-3273. The Investigations Division can be reached at 812-948-5407, and the Corrections Division at 812-948-5404. The Floyd County Sheriff's website at fcsdin.com has more details on services, resources, and department divisions.

The Floyd County Sheriff's homepage provides information on the department and its services, including warrant-related resources.

You can browse the full site for details on how Floyd County handles warrant service and related law enforcement matters.

Search Floyd County Warrants Online

MyCase is the free online tool for bench warrant searches in Floyd County. The Indiana court system runs it, and it covers every court in the state. Go to public.courts.in.gov/mycase and type in the person's name. Use the last name and first initial for the best results. You can also search by case number if you have one. Bench warrants show up as entries in the case timeline, so look for any order labeled as a warrant.

The system works around the clock. You can search at night or on weekends. Most Floyd County cases appear in MyCase, though sealed and expunged cases will not show. Active bench warrants are visible as long as the case is still open. If a warrant has been recalled or the person has appeared in court, the case status will update to show that.

How Floyd County Bench Warrants Work

A bench warrant in Floyd County gets issued when someone does not follow a court order. The most common cause is failing to appear for a scheduled hearing. When you miss your date, the judge issues the warrant right from the bench. It goes into the system and the Floyd County Sheriff gets a copy. Under IC 35-33-2-1, any Indiana court can issue a bench warrant when there is probable cause or when a person fails to comply with a court directive.

Floyd County deputies can serve bench warrants at any hour. Indiana law under IC 35-33-2-3 allows warrant service day or night. This applies to all types of warrants, not just bench warrants. Once the warrant is active, it stays in the state database. Any officer in Indiana who runs your name will see it. A traffic stop in Marion County could result in arrest on a Floyd County bench warrant.

For misdemeanor bench warrants, IC 35-33-2-4 puts a 180-day limit on service. After that window, the warrant may not be actively served, though it can remain on record. Felony bench warrants have no time limit in Floyd County or anywhere in Indiana.

Floyd County Sheriff Resources

The Floyd County Sheriff's Department offers several resources beyond warrant service. The resources page on their site covers topics from accident reports to inmate mail procedures. Accident reports cost $8 in person or $12 if ordered online. Sheriff sales take place on the third floor of the building at 311 Hauss Square. The department also provides information on their services page about the different divisions and what each one handles.

Check the Floyd County Sheriff's resources page for additional details on available services and community programs.

The resources section covers a range of public services offered by the Floyd County Sheriff.

The services page on the Floyd County Sheriff's website provides a breakdown of department divisions and operational details.

This page outlines what each division within the Floyd County Sheriff's Department handles.

Clearing a Bench Warrant in Floyd County

If you have a bench warrant in Floyd County, there are steps you can take. The best move is to contact a lawyer first. An attorney can file a motion to recall the bench warrant and try to get a new court date set. This is the safest path because it may keep you from spending time in custody. Indiana Legal Services offers free help to people who qualify based on income.

You can also turn yourself in at the Floyd County Sheriff's office at 311 Hauss Square during lobby hours. Bring your ID. The staff will process you and the court will be notified. In some cases, the judge sets a bond that lets you leave the same day. For minor bench warrants, like those tied to unpaid fines, you might be able to pay the amount owed and have the warrant recalled without being held.

Note: Ignoring a bench warrant in Floyd County will not make it go away, and it can lead to more charges under Indiana law.

State Search Tools for Floyd County

Beyond MyCase, the state has other tools that tie into Floyd County records. The Indiana State Police background check system can show criminal history entries that may include bench warrants. There is a fee and a short wait for results. The VINELink system tracks custody status for people picked up on warrants in Floyd County and across Indiana. You can sign up for alerts.

The state courts public records page at in.gov/courts/public-records explains what types of court data you can access. Under IC 36-2-13-5, the county clerk must keep records of all court orders, which includes bench warrants. These records are part of the public file in Floyd County.

Cities in Floyd County

Floyd County includes New Albany and several smaller communities. All bench warrants in this area are handled through the Floyd County courts and served by the sheriff's office.

Other towns in Floyd County include Georgetown, Greenville, Floyds Knobs, and Galena. Bench warrants for residents of these areas go through the Floyd County Circuit Court in New Albany.

Nearby Counties

Floyd County sits in southern Indiana along the Ohio River. If a bench warrant was issued in a neighboring county, you will need to check that county's court records instead.