Access Clark County Arrest Records

Clark County arrest records are kept by the Clark County Sheriff's Office in Jeffersonville, right across the Ohio River from Louisville, Kentucky. With about 120,000 residents, Clark County is one of the more populous counties in southern Indiana. Its location in the Louisville metro area means it sees a higher volume of arrests and court cases than many Indiana counties of similar size. The sheriff's office, Jeffersonville Police, and Clarksville Police all generate arrest records in this county.

Clark County Sheriff and Jail Records

The Clark County Sheriff's Office operates the county jail and handles law enforcement in unincorporated parts of the county. Everyone arrested by county deputies is booked into the Clark County Jail in Jeffersonville. The booking record includes the person's name, charges, bond amount, mugshot, and the date of arrest. Under Indiana Code 5-14-3, these booking records are available to anyone who asks for them.

Clark County is part of the Louisville metro area. That means it has more police agencies and a higher arrest volume than you might expect for an Indiana county. In addition to the sheriff's office, the Jeffersonville Police Department, Clarksville Police, and Sellersburg Police all make arrests in the county. Most of those arrestees end up at the Clark County Jail for booking.

You can check on current inmates through the state's INjail portal.

Select Clark County on the INjail website to see a current list of people held in the county jail.

For older arrest records or records not shown online, contact the sheriff's office directly. You can call, visit in person, or send a written request. Include the person's full name, date of birth, and any case numbers you have. The records division processes these requests during normal business hours.

Note: Because multiple police departments operate in Clark County, you may need to check with the specific agency that made the arrest for certain reports.

Clark County Court Case Search

Criminal cases in Clark County are filed in the Clark Circuit Court and Clark Superior Courts in Jeffersonville. The county has multiple court divisions to handle its caseload. When someone is arrested and the prosecutor files charges, a court case is created. These records track the full timeline of the case from filing to final outcome.

Search Clark County court records for free on the MyCase portal maintained by the Indiana courts system.

Enter a person's name or a case number on MyCase to pull up charges, court dates, and case dispositions in Clark County.

Court records provide more information than basic arrest logs. You can see the specific charges filed, whether the defendant had an attorney, plea agreements, trial results, and sentencing details. MyCase is updated as clerks enter new information, though there can be a short delay between a court event and when it shows up online. For the most current information on a pending case, call the clerk's office.

Clark County also has a problem-solving court program, including drug court and veterans court. Cases that go through these programs may have different record-keeping than standard criminal cases. If you are searching for records related to a specialty court program, the clerk can help point you in the right direction.

Statewide Arrest Records Resources

The Indiana State Police criminal history check covers Clark County along with every other Indiana county. The fee is $15 per name. Results show felony and Class A misdemeanor arrests that have been reported to the state's central repository. This is useful when you want a broader picture beyond just Clark County.

The ISP Criminal History Services page is where you start a statewide search.

Set up an account, enter the subject's information, and pay the fee to receive results.

Additional state resources that can help with Clark County arrest records:

• MyCase for court record searches across Indiana
• INjail for current inmate lookups
• Indiana DOC offender locator for state prison inmates
• ISP Criminal History Services for paid background checks
• Indiana Sex Offender Registry for registered offenders

Since Clark County is right on the Kentucky border, some people with arrests in the area may also have records in Kentucky. Indiana's statewide tools only cover Indiana arrests. For records across the state line, you would need to check Kentucky's systems separately.

Clark County Expungement

Under Indiana Code 35-38-9, people with eligible arrest or conviction records in Clark County can petition to have those records sealed. Arrests that did not lead to charges can be sealed after one year. Misdemeanor convictions usually qualify after five years, and some felony convictions can be sealed after eight or more years depending on the offense class.

The petition is filed in the Clark County court where the case was heard. You need to include your case number, the charges, and information about your criminal history since the case ended. The prosecutor can weigh in, and the judge decides whether to grant the expungement. Filing fees vary, and fee waivers are possible for people with limited income.

Clark County is served by several legal aid organizations that can help with the expungement process. Indiana Legal Services covers the southern Indiana region and may be able to assist if you qualify for their services. Some private attorneys in the Jeffersonville area also handle expungement petitions for a flat fee.

Note: You can only file one expungement petition in your lifetime under Indiana law, so it is worth getting legal advice before you file.

Cities in Clark County

Clark County includes Jeffersonville (the county seat), Clarksville, and Sellersburg, but none of these cities have a population over 25,000. Jeffersonville is the largest at around 50,000, but it does not meet the threshold for a dedicated city page. Arrest records for all Clark County cities are handled through the county sheriff's office and the court system in Jeffersonville. Individual city police departments maintain their own incident reports, but booking records go through the county system.

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