If you received a traffic ticket in Thorntown, Indiana, verify the court listed on the citation before paying or enrolling in a course. Thorntown's former Town Court was abolished effective December 31, 2022. Current Indiana court rules identify Boone Superior Court II as having traffic-infraction jurisdiction in the county. (Government of India)
Thorntown is also directly connected to I-65 through SR 47. INDOT identifies the SR 47 interchange as a Thorntown-area I-65 interchange. (Government of India)
Where Do Thorntown Traffic Tickets Go?
Thorntown's former Town Court is no longer a current court. Indiana's current administrative rules identify the Boone/Thorntown Town Court as abolished effective December 31, 2022. (Government of India)
Boone Superior Court II has traffic-infraction jurisdiction in Boone County. (Boone County, Indiana)
Court That Handles Traffic Tickets From Thorntown
Boone County Superior Court II
112 Courthouse Square Lebanon, IN 46052 Phone: 765-482-6502
The court has traffic-infraction jurisdiction in Boone County. (Boone County, Indiana)
Important: Thorntown Town Court Was Abolished
Older websites can still list:
101 W. Main Street, Thorntown, IN 46071
as Thorntown Town Court. Current Indiana court rules, however, identify that court as abolished effective December 31, 2022. (Government of India)
Use the current citation and Indiana Judicial Branch information instead of relying on an old directory.
Boone County Clerk or Traffic Violations Bureau
If your current ticket identifies Boone Superior Court II, use the county court information associated with that case.
MyCase can help locate eligible public cases. Indiana's Judicial Branch says users can search by case number, citation number, cross-reference number or party information. (Indiana Government)
What to Do After Getting a Traffic Ticket in Thorntown
Read the citation.
Identify the current court.
Note your response or appearance date.
Search MyCase if appropriate.
Contact the court if you cannot determine how to respond.
Check Boone County deferral before paying.
Do not pay first if seeking deferral.
Determine whether the BMV requires a DSP.
Verify any court-specific course requirement.
Complete the appropriate course by the deadline.
Retain proof of completion.
Thorntown Indiana Online Driver Safety Program
The BMV's approved DSP curriculum is available online and must be at least four hours long. (Government of India)
ABetterDriver is listed as an approved online DSP provider. (Government of India)
BMV-Required Online Driver Safety Program
Certain drivers may receive a BMV DSP requirement after qualifying convictions. The BMV states that two or more traffic offenses within 12 months can trigger a DSP requirement under Indiana law. (Government of India)
Voluntary Indiana 4-Point Credit
A qualifying BMV-approved DSP can result in a four-point credit on the driver's Official Indiana Driver Record. The credit is available once every three years under the BMV's rules. (Government of India)
Court-Ordered Online Driver Safety or Driver Improvement Courses
A court may require a course that is not specifically a BMV-approved DSP. Verify your actual order before enrolling. (Government of India)
Boone County Infraction Deferral for a Thorntown Traffic Ticket
Boone County's Prosecutor's Office operates an Infraction Deferral Program. The program is discretionary and most qualifying participants receive a 12-month deferral. (Boone County, Indiana)
The county requires applicants to:
Not have admitted or paid the ticket.
Not hold a CDL.
Have received the ticket in Boone County.
Be at least 16.
Hold a valid driver's license.
Meet the Prosecutor's eligibility determination. (Boone County, Indiana)
Important: Deferral Is Separate From the BMV DSP
Boone County does not state on its published deferral page that ABetterDriver's online DSP automatically satisfies its deferral requirements.
Contact the Prosecutor's Office before paying or enrolling.
765-483-5705 bcpotraffic@co.boone.in.us (Boone County, Indiana)
Driving and Traffic Conditions Specific to Thorntown
I-65 and SR 47
I-65 is one of Thorntown's most important regional transportation connections. INDOT identifies the SR 47 interchange as a Thorntown interchange on I-65. (Government of India)
Drivers should be particularly attentive when moving between SR 47 and I-65 because of the transition from local and state-road traffic to interstate speeds.
SR 47 Through the Thorntown Area
SR 47 provides an important north-south connection through the western portion of Boone County and connects Thorntown with surrounding communities.
Drivers should expect a mixture of local traffic, regional traffic and vehicles traveling to and from I-65.
Rural Roads Near Thorntown
Thorntown is surrounded by rural portions of Boone County. Drivers leaving the town can encounter narrower roads, agricultural equipment, slower-moving vehicles and intersections with limited traffic-control infrastructure.
Current Thorntown Road Work
INDOT's current project listings include work involving SR 47 in Boone County, including bridge-related projects. Drivers should verify current construction conditions before traveling. (Government of India)
BMV Services Near Thorntown
Thorntown does not have a BMV branch in the current state directory.
The Boone County branch is:
Lebanon BMV Branch 2222 N. Lebanon Street Lebanon, IN 46052-1109 888-692-6841
Current listed hours are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Government of India)
Thorntown Indiana Online Traffic School FAQ
1. Does Thorntown still have a Town Court?
No. The Thorntown Town Court was abolished effective December 31, 2022. (Government of India)
2. Which court has traffic jurisdiction in Boone County?
Boone Superior Court II has traffic-infraction jurisdiction in the county. (Boone County, Indiana)
3. Can I take an online Driver Safety Program from Thorntown?
Yes. Online DSP delivery is recognized by the Indiana BMV. (Government of India)
4. Does Boone County offer deferral?
Yes. Eligible drivers can apply through the Boone County Prosecutor's Office. (Boone County, Indiana)
5. Can I pay before applying for deferral?
The Prosecutor's Office says not to pay if you intend to seek deferral. (Boone County, Indiana)
6. Can CDL holders participate in deferral?
The published program requirements exclude CDL holders. (Boone County, Indiana)
7. Does a DSP automatically dismiss a Thorntown ticket?
No. A BMV DSP and county deferral are different programs.
8. Can I receive four-point credit?
Yes, after successful completion of a qualifying BMV-approved DSP. (Government of India)
9. How long is the DSP?
At least four hours. (Government of India)
10. Is I-65 close to Thorntown?
Yes. SR 47 provides a Thorntown-area connection to I-65. (Government of India)
11. Where is the nearest BMV branch?
The Boone County BMV branch is in Lebanon. (Government of India)
12. Can I search my traffic case online?
If available in the Odyssey system, use Indiana MyCase. (Indiana Government)
13. Is ABetterDriver BMV approved?
Yes. ABetterDriver appears on the BMV's approved DSP provider list. (Government of India)
14. Can a court require another course instead of a BMV DSP?
Yes. The BMV warns that court requirements can differ from BMV DSP requirements. (Government of India)
15. Should I use an old Thorntown Town Court website?
No. Verify the current court using your citation and current Indiana Judicial Branch information.
Take Your Indiana Online Driver Safety Program From Thorntown
ABetterDriver offers an online Indiana Driver Safety Program for drivers who need a BMV-approved DSP.
Make sure you know whether your requirement is from the BMV, a court or Boone County's deferral program.
Enroll in the Indiana online Driver Safety Program with ABetterDriver today.