Indiana's Fifty-second Judicial Circuit, consisting of Floyd County, was created by statute (I.C.33-4-1-22) in 1889. The Floyd Circuit Court was established by Article 7, Section 7 of the Constitution of the State of Indiana of 1851 which prescribes a six year term of office without limitations, and requires the Judge to be a resident of Floyd County and admitted to the practice of law in the State of Indiana.
The Floyd Circuit Court has original jurisdiction to preside over all civil and criminal cases. (I.C.33-4-4-3) The Floyd Circuit Court has exclusive jurisdiction in Floyd County over all probate/estate, trust and juvenile cases.
The Floyd Circuit Court is located in room number 413 of the fourth floor of the City County Building, 311 Hauss Square, New Albany, Indiana. The Court's offices and Judge's Chamber are located in room number 417.
The Hon. Justin B. Brown is the current Judge of Floyd Circuit Court. He was elected in 2022 and his term of office began on January 1, 2023.
Judge Brown graduated with honors from the United States Army Intelligence School in 2003, Western Kentucky University in 2008 and from the University of Louisville-Louis D. Brandeis School of Law in 2014. He was admitted to the practice of law by the Indiana Supreme Court on May 19th, 2015.
Judge Brown is the Vice-Chair of the Floyd County Community Corrections Board as well as a member of the Floyd County and Indiana State Bar Associations, the Indiana Judges Association, the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges, One Southern Indiana, the American Legion and New Albany Elks Lodge #270.
Court Information
- Courtroom Attire is business casual.
- Children cannot accompany parents in the courtroom unless they are being interviewed by the court in a particular case. There are no facilities to care for children. Other appropriate arrangements must be made.
- Cell Phones and Recording Devices must be turned off at all times while in the courtroom. No photo or recording devices of any kind are permitted. Parking is available in areas surrounding the courthouse.
- Security prohibits weapons of any kind in the courtroom and in the building.
Contact Information
311 Hauss Square, Room 413
New Albany, IN 47150
Phone: (812) 948-5455
Fax: (812) 948-4735
Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Office closes for lunch from 12:00 - 1:00 pm daily
