CITY COURT OF TERRE HAUTE

Honorable Kenneth McVey III, Judge

TERRE HAUTE CITY COURT CONTACT:

Jurisdiction

Terre Haute City Court has jurisdiction over criminal misdemeanors, state infractions, and city ordinance violations. The court has geographical jurisdiction in Vigo County, not just within the city limits of Terre Haute.

Misdemeanors

A violation of the Indiana Statutes for which a person might be imprisoned up to one year. Fines up to $5,000 can also be added with a conviction.

Infractions

A violation of the Indiana Statute for which a person might be fined but not imprisoned. Most traffic violations are considered infractions, but not all. Fines up to $10,000 may be added with a conviction.

Ordinances

Terre Haute City Ordinance Violations, such as trash and debris, and overgrowth of grass and weeds, and animal neglect, can be assessed fines up to $2,500.

Fines, Costs and Fees

The Terre Haute City Clerk’s Office collects fines and costs for all cases under the jurisdiction of the Terre Haute City Court.

All correspondence must be sent to the City Clerk's Office. 

Their mailing address is:

17 Harding Avenue

Room 102 City Hall

Terre Haute, IN  47807

• Be sure to include your full name, date of birth and reference any case numbers/citation numbers in your correspondence. 
• The City Clerk's Office does not respond to electronic mail concerning case information. 
• You may contact the office by telephone at 812-244-2103.
  

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