New Albany Warrant Records

Warrant records in New Albany are maintained by Floyd County courts and the Floyd County Sheriff's Office. New Albany is the county seat of Floyd County, located in southern Indiana directly across the Ohio River from Louisville, Kentucky. As the county seat, New Albany is home to the Floyd County courthouse and the circuit court clerk, which holds all official case files. The county uses Indiana's Odyssey system, making case data available through the free MyCase portal. Residents can search records online, contact the sheriff by phone, or visit the courthouse in person.

How to Search New Albany Warrant Records

Indiana's free MyCase portal is the primary tool for searching warrant records tied to New Albany. Floyd County courts use the Odyssey case management system, so case data flows into MyCase for public access. Search by name or cause number to pull up criminal and civil records. Results include charge information, court dates, and current case status. If a warrant is associated with a case, it typically appears in the case record. The system is free and can be accessed at any time from any device.

For direct warrant confirmation, contact the Floyd County Sheriff's Office at 812-948-5405. The office is in New Albany. The sheriff handles all warrant service for Floyd County. Staff can often confirm by phone whether an active warrant is on file for a specific person. Because New Albany is the county seat, the circuit court clerk is also located there. Residents who need certified copies of court documents or in-person warrant status checks can visit the courthouse during business hours.

Tax warrants are civil liens from the Indiana Department of Revenue. Not criminal. They can be searched free at the e-Tax Warrant tool.

New Albany Police Department

The New Albany Police Department is at 311 Hauss Square, New Albany, IN 47150. Non-emergency: 812-948-6424. NAPD handles local enforcement within New Albany city limits and carries out arrest warrants issued by Floyd County courts. Under IC 35-33-2-1, a judge must find probable cause or have a returned indictment before any warrant can be signed. Warrants are directed to the county sheriff, but city officers can also act on them during any law enforcement contact. Under IC 35-33-2-4, misdemeanor warrants expire after 180 days if not served. Felony warrants never expire. An old Floyd County felony warrant could still be active today. Checking MyCase or calling the sheriff is the safest approach before any contact with law enforcement.

Both NAPD and the Floyd County Sheriff can answer warrant questions for New Albany.

Floyd County Sheriff and Court Records

The Floyd County Sheriff's Office handles all warrant service for Floyd County, including New Albany. Phone: 812-948-5405. The sheriff is responsible for serving arrest warrants, bench warrants, and other court orders issued by Floyd County judges. Because New Albany is the county seat, the Floyd County courthouse is located within the city. Residents can access the circuit court clerk's office directly to request records, certified copies, or case status information tied to Floyd County warrant proceedings.

Executed warrants are public records under IC 5-14-3. Active unserved warrants may have limited public disclosure. For statewide criminal history, the ISP offers a Limited Criminal History search for $15, covering arrests and dispositions from all Indiana counties under IC 10-13-3-11.

The Indiana Sheriffs Association supports county sheriff offices like Floyd County, which handles all warrant service for New Albany and surrounding areas.

Protection Orders in New Albany

Indiana's free Protection Order Registry is searchable by name or cause number. Floyd County courts enter protection orders and no-contact orders into this statewide registry, which connects to the Indiana State Police's IDACS system and the FBI's NCIC. Orders are shared with law enforcement immediately after issuance. Violating an active protection order in New Albany or anywhere in Floyd County can lead to a new arrest warrant being issued quickly. The registry is the right tool for confirming whether an order is currently active.

Nearby Cities

Warrant records for nearby Indiana cities can be searched using the same state tools.