Floyd County Police Records

Floyd County police records are maintained by the Floyd County Sheriff's Department in New Albany, Indiana, covering incident reports, accident records, and arrest information for the county's nearly 82,000 residents. This page covers how to request police records in Floyd County, what fees apply, and which state tools you can use to find criminal history and court records across Indiana.

Floyd County Sheriff's Department

The Floyd County Sheriff's Department is at 311 Hauss Square in the City-County Building in New Albany, Indiana. Sheriff Steve Bush leads the department. You can reach the administrative office at 812-542-3042. The dispatch center is at 812-948-5400. The corrections division is at 812-948-5404. Investigations can be reached at 812-948-5407. For tips, call the tip line at 812-945-3273.

The multiple phone lines reflect the size of the department and the range of records it holds. If you're not sure which division handles your type of request, start with the administrative line and they can direct you. The records division handles most public requests for incident reports and accident documents.

The Floyd County Sheriff's website provides current information on department services and how to contact the right division. The screenshot below is from fcsdin.com, the official Floyd County Sheriff's Department site.

From the homepage you can navigate to news, department divisions, and contact information for specific units.

Floyd County Accident Report Fees

Floyd County Sheriff's Department charges $8.00 for accident reports picked up in person. Online requests cost $12.00. The higher online fee covers processing and delivery. If you need the report quickly and don't mind the extra cost, the online option may be worth it. For in-person pickup, bring the exact amount if possible.

Accident reports can also be ordered through BuyCrash at BuyCrash.com, depending on whether the agency participates. Check there first since it may be faster and available around the clock without a trip to the courthouse.

Indiana's Access to Public Records Act (IC 5-14-3) governs access to accident and incident reports. Once an investigation closes, most reports become public. The office has 7 days to respond to a formal APRA request. If they deny a record, they must state the legal reason in writing.

How to Submit a Floyd County Police Records Request

To request a police record from the Floyd County Sheriff's Department, contact the administrative office at 812-542-3042 or visit in person at 311 Hauss Square, New Albany, IN. Explain what record you need, including dates, names, and case numbers if available. Staff can tell you whether a fee applies and how to submit payment.

Mail requests are also accepted. Send your written request with payment to the address above. Include a self-addressed stamped envelope so the record can be returned by mail. Allow for the 7-day APRA response window plus mailing time when planning ahead.

The Indiana state government also maintains a listing for the Floyd County Sheriff through the state's county directory at in.gov/counties/floyd. That page provides basic contact information for the department.

Indiana Criminal History Check

For a statewide criminal history search, Indiana State Police runs the Level Check History (LCH) system. The fee is $15.70 by credit card online or $7.00 by mail. Access the portal at in.gov/ai/appfiles/isp-lch/. Data comes from courts and law enforcement agencies across Indiana, including Floyd County, and is maintained under IC 10-13-2.

The LCH pulls from the state criminal history repository. It covers arrests, charges, and dispositions that have been reported to ISP. Records specific to Floyd County that were not reported to the state may not appear, so checking locally is a good backup for a thorough search.

APRA requests for records held by Indiana State Police go through the online portal at in.accessgov.com/isp-apra. That portal handles ISP records only; for county Sheriff records, go directly to the Floyd County Sheriff's Department.

Floyd County Public Safety and Court Databases

Indiana's Sex Offender Registry is free to search at icrimewatch.net/indiana.php. You can filter results by county, city, or zip code to see registered offenders in Floyd County. The registry is updated regularly by state authorities.

Protection orders from Floyd County are searchable through the statewide database at public.courts.in.gov/porefsp. Active civil and domestic protection orders from all Indiana counties appear in this system.

Court case records from Floyd County, including criminal cases and traffic matters, are available through MyCase at mycase.in.gov. This free tool shows case status, charges, hearing dates, and dispositions. Sealed and juvenile records are excluded from the public view.

Cities in Floyd County

New Albany is the county seat and largest city in Floyd County. It has its own police department for city-limit incidents.

Other communities in Floyd County include Clarksville (which falls across county lines), Georgetown, and Greenville, but these do not have separate city pages on this site.

Nearby Counties

Floyd County is in southeastern Indiana along the Ohio River. Each neighboring county has its own records and law enforcement system.