St. Paul requires special cross-county treatment.
The town's current official website confirms that St. Paul lies in Noble Township, Shelby County, and Adams Township, Decatur County.
A traffic ticket somewhere in St. Paul should therefore not automatically be treated as a Shelby County case.
Which Court Handles a St. Paul Traffic Ticket?
If the violation occurred in Shelby County
Ordinary traffic infractions are filed in:
Shelby Superior Court 2 407 S. Harrison Street Shelbyville, IN 46176 Phone: 317-392-6340
If the violation occurred in Decatur County
The case follows the Decatur County court system, not Shelby County merely because St. Paul also lies in Shelby County.
Indiana Judicial Branch maintains separate Decatur County courts and local rules.
Current Decatur local rules assign misdemeanors and Title 9 felonies to Decatur Superior Court, but the source retrieved here does not provide enough support to assign every ordinary St. Paul Decatur-side infraction to one court.
Therefore, the safest instruction is:
Follow the court printed on the citation and verify the case through Indiana MyCase.
St. Paul Indiana Online Driver Safety Program
ABetterDriver.com's BMV-approved online DSP is statewide.
The course itself does not change because St. Paul crosses a county line. The pending ticket, however, follows the county where the alleged violation occurred.
Traffic Deferral Is County-Specific
Do not apply Shelby County deferral terms to a Decatur County citation or vice versa.
For the Shelby County portion, complete current Prosecutor deferral terms were not located.
A St. Paul driver should identify the county before asking about deferral.
St. Paul Police Department
St. Paul Police Department 110 N. Webster Street St. Paul, IN 47272 Police Chief: Josh Kuntz Phone: 765-525-7695
The town's current police page gives both county non-emergency numbers:
Decatur County Sheriff: 812-663-8125.
Shelby County Sheriff: 317-398-6661.
This dual-county police information reinforces the importance of the county boundary.
St. Paul Golf-Cart Permits
The town currently requires a permit to operate a golf cart on town roadways.
Current requirements published by St. Paul Police include:
Working lights.
Slow-moving-vehicle sign.
Driver at least 16 years old.
Insurance.
Police appointment for the permit.
Current annual fee: $10.
The town's ordinance page also lists Ordinance 2024-12, Golf Cart Requirement.
These rules should not be replaced with Shelbyville's $50 permit or another town's requirements.
St. Paul and I-74
The town's official site describes St. Paul as strategically located along Interstate 74.
Drivers should expect regional travel associated with the I-74 corridor together with local town streets and surrounding agricultural roads.
NEW 2026: Comprehensive Plan
St. Paul's current ordinance and resolution archive shows that the town adopted a 2026 Comprehensive Plan through Resolution 2026-25.
The town also adopted a resolution supporting a goal of zero traffic deaths and participation in the county Comprehensive Safety Action Plan.
These are current planning initiatives, not proof of a particular active road closure.
Current Road Work
No significant St. Paul-specific active road closure was verified as of August 21, 2026.
BMV Services
Drivers on the Shelby County side can use the Shelbyville BMV. Drivers closer to Decatur County can use another convenient Indiana branch.
The online DSP itself does not require a BMV visit.
St. Paul Indiana Online Traffic School FAQ
Is St. Paul entirely in Shelby County?
No. It lies in both Shelby and Decatur Counties.
Which court handles my St. Paul traffic ticket?
It depends on which county the violation occurred in and the court listed on the citation.
What if it happened in the Shelby County portion?
Ordinary traffic infractions are filed in Shelby Superior Court 2.
What if it happened in Decatur County?
Use the Decatur County court shown on the citation and MyCase.
Does St. Paul have its own police department?
Yes.
Are golf carts permitted?
Yes, subject to current St. Paul permit rules.
What is the current permit fee?
$10 per year.
Does a golf-cart driver need insurance?
Yes.
Is St. Paul associated with I-74?
Yes. The town's current official site describes its location along the interstate corridor.
Did St. Paul adopt a new comprehensive plan in 2026?
Yes.
Complete Your Indiana Online Driver Safety Program From St. Paul
ABetterDriver.com's BMV-approved online DSP is available statewide.
For a pending St. Paul citation, identify the county first.