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The home page for the Terre Haute City Court.

CITY COURT OF TERRE HAUTE

Honorable John T Roach, Judge


2008 TERRE HAUTE CITY COURT CONTACT:

 

Hours

Office Hours – Monday through Friday

8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Closed Legal Holidays

Court Staff

Jerri – Court Reporter

Jill – Court Bailiff
 

Address
Terre Haute City Court
17 Harding Avenue
Room 100 City Hall
Terre Haute, IN 47807

Phone
(812) 232-0697

FAX
(812) 232-3983

 

 

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 $300.

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.

 


 

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