IDP Eligibility

A driver must meet all of the requirements listed below:

• no more than three convictions for moving traffic violations in the past five years;
   
• no convictions for any major moving violations, such as Operating While Intoxicated, Reckless Driving, or  Leaving the Scene of an Accident; unless agreed to by the trial deputy.
   
• no convictions for 8 point offenses such as Driving While Suspended Prior, Failure to Yield to an Emergency Vehicle, or Speed Contest; unless agreed to by the trial deputy.
   
• the current charge is for a moving traffic violation other than speeding 25+ mph over the limit, any offense involving an accident, passing a school bus when loading or unloading, failing to yield to an emergency vehicle, or any other eight-point offense (as designated an by the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles).
   
• hold a valid operator's license; CDL licenses are not eligible.
   

If you feel that you have met the requirements of Infraction Diversion, a copy of the agreement for valid INDIANA driver's licenses may be obtained here.  If you hold a valid driver's license from a state OTHER THAN INDIANA (no international licenses), a copy of the out-of-state agreement may be obtained here (please note that this is the only agreement that will be accepted for out-of-state licenses). Complete the  agreement, include a cashier's check or money order for $191.50,), and mail the agreement and payment to the Monroe County Clerk at the address on the agreement.
 

* To obtain your CAUSE NUMBER for filling out your IDP form or paying online, click HERE.  Use the dropdown menu to select "Monroe County." Click "Criminal & Citation Case Records." Then select "Defendant" from the dropdown and search for yourself by using your name.

It could take up to two weeks for your ticket to get filed. Please allow this much time before calling for assistance.

To verify your total fine please call 349-7373 or 349-2062. Receipts are not automatically sent out, so in order to receive verification of your payment, please include a self-addressed stamped envelope with your payment and a receipt will be returned to you.

Terms of the Program

Once it has been determined that a driver is eligible for IDP, he or she must:

• sign and return the IDP agreement form to the Monroe County Clerk by the designated due date; receipts are not automatically sent out, if you would like a receipt, include a self-addressed stamped envelope with your payment.
   
• pay the Monroe County Clerk program fees totaling $191.50 (in cash or certified check or money order, payable to the Monroe County Clerk) at the time the Agreement is signed/returned. This  $191.50 fee includes the cost of your ticket, and is not in addition to the original fine.
   
• not be charged with any moving traffic violations for a period of six months from the date of the IDP agreement; and
   
• notify IDP of any address change during the six month period.
   
• IMPORTANT: There are no classes required for the Infraction Diversion program. However, the BMV may require you to take a defensive driving course if you have had two or more moving violations within the last 12 months; please contact them at (317) 233-6000 for more information.

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