Jeffersonville Criminal History Records
Jeffersonville criminal history records are filed through the Clark County court system. With about 50,000 residents, Jeffersonville is the largest city in Clark County and sits right across the Ohio River from Louisville, Kentucky. Criminal cases from Jeffersonville are processed at the Clark County courthouse in Jeffersonville itself. You can search criminal and civil court records from the Odyssey Case Management System online. The Jeffersonville Police Department handles local arrest reports and incident records.
Jeffersonville Quick Facts
Jeffersonville Criminal Records at Clark County
Clark County handles all criminal court cases from Jeffersonville. The Clark County Clerk's office keeps records for every case filed in the county courts. This includes felonies, misdemeanors, and infractions from Jeffersonville and all other cities in the county. The courthouse is on Court Avenue in Jeffersonville, which is convenient for local residents.
You can search Clark County criminal records online through the state public access system. The county uses the Odyssey Case Management System, and records are available through both the Clark County website and the statewide MyCase portal. A name search pulls up criminal and civil court records from the system. You can see case numbers, charges, hearing dates, and outcomes for Jeffersonville criminal cases without visiting the courthouse.
| Office | Clark County Clerk of Courts |
|---|---|
| Address | 501 E Court Ave, Jeffersonville, IN 47130 |
| Phone | (812) 285-6244 |
| County Website | Clark County Indiana |
| Courts & Law | Clark County Courts |
The Clark County courts and law page is shown below. It lists courts, legal resources, and links to search public records for Jeffersonville and the rest of the county.
For certified copies of Jeffersonville criminal records, you must go through the Clark County Clerk. Call (812) 285-6244 to ask about fees and what to bring. Walk-in requests are taken during business hours at the courthouse.
Note: Clark County court records in the Odyssey system include cases from all courts in the county, not just Jeffersonville cases.
Jeffersonville Police Records
The Jeffersonville Police Department creates arrest reports and incident records for all crimes reported in the city. When someone is arrested in Jeffersonville, the police create the initial report. If charges are filed, the case moves to the Clark County court system. The police department keeps its own copies of arrest and incident reports.
| Department | Jeffersonville Police Department |
|---|---|
| Address | 2218 E 10th St, Jeffersonville, IN 47130 |
| Phone | (812) 285-6333 |
Call the Jeffersonville Police Department at (812) 285-6333 to ask about getting copies of reports. The records division processes requests during business hours. You may need to fill out a records request form. Fees vary depending on the type of record and the number of pages. Some reports are ready the same day, while others take a few business days to process. Arrest records from the Jeffersonville police become part of the public record once filed with the Clark County courts.
State Criminal History Tools for Jeffersonville
Indiana runs two state-level search tools that cover criminal history from Jeffersonville. These search across all 92 counties and can find records that the local systems might miss if someone has cases in more than one county.
The Indiana State Police Limited Criminal History check is the official paid search. It costs $16.32 and returns results from the state criminal history database. The search shows convictions, pending cases, and some arrest information from Jeffersonville or any other Indiana city. Go to ISP Criminal History Services to start. Under IC 10-13-3, this is the formal system for criminal history searches in Indiana. Results typically come back within minutes.
MyCase at public.courts.in.gov/mycase is the free court records search. Clark County feeds its case data into MyCase through the Odyssey system. You can look up anyone by name and see their criminal case history in Jeffersonville and other Indiana counties. The results show charges, court dates, and case status. MyCase is a good first step before deciding if you need the paid ISP check for more detail.
Note: If someone has criminal history in both Indiana and Kentucky, the ISP check only covers Indiana records.
Criminal History Access Rules in Jeffersonville
Most criminal history records in Jeffersonville are public. Indiana's Access to Public Records Act under IC 5-14-3 makes court records and police reports available to anyone who asks. You do not have to explain why you want them. The Clark County Clerk, the Jeffersonville Police Department, and the state databases all follow these rules.
Sealed and expunged records are the main exception. Juvenile cases are closed to the public. Cases expunged under IC 35-38-9 are removed from all public systems. If someone had a Jeffersonville criminal case wiped from their record, it will not come up in any search. The court, police, and state databases all treat expunged records as if they never existed. Pending expungement cases are public until the judge grants the order.
The proximity of Jeffersonville to Louisville creates a unique situation. Some people have criminal history on both sides of the river. Indiana records cover only what happened in Indiana. For Kentucky records, you would need to search that state's system separately. The Clark County courts and Jeffersonville police only handle Indiana-side cases. If you need a complete picture for someone who lives near the state line, you may need to check both states.
How to Get Jeffersonville Criminal Records
There are several ways to get criminal history records tied to Jeffersonville. Your choice depends on the type of record and how quickly you need it.
For court case records, start with a free search on MyCase to find the case number. Then contact the Clark County Clerk at (812) 285-6244 for certified copies. The clerk's office is at 501 E Court Ave in Jeffersonville. For police reports, call the Jeffersonville Police Department at (812) 285-6333. Ask for the records division and tell them what report you need. For a full state criminal history check, use the ISP Limited Criminal History portal. The $16.32 fee covers a search of the entire state database.
Self-checks are available through the ISP system. This lets you see what shows up under your name. If you find errors in your Jeffersonville criminal record, contact the agency that entered the data. For court records, that is the Clark County Clerk. For police records, contact the Jeffersonville Police Department. For state database corrections, reach the Indiana State Police at in.gov/isp/contact-isp.
Nearby Cities
Jeffersonville is in southern Indiana near the Kentucky border. These nearby Indiana cities handle criminal history through their own county systems.
Clark County Criminal History
Jeffersonville is the largest city in Clark County, and all criminal filings go through the Clark County court system. The county handles cases for Jeffersonville, Clarksville, Sellersburg, and other communities. For more details on the Clark County courts and criminal records resources, visit the county page.