Clark County Booking Reports Search

Clark County booking reports come from the Sheriff's Office in Jeffersonville. This is one of the larger counties in southern Indiana, with around 120,000 people living across its cities and towns. The Clark County Jail handles all local bookings, and the Sheriff's Office maintains arrest records for the county. Whether you want to search for a current inmate or get a copy of an old booking report, there are several paths to take. This page lays out every option for accessing Clark County booking reports, from online searches to direct contact with the jail.

Clark County Online Inmate Search

The Clark County Sheriff maintains a website at clarkcosheriff.com with information about the department and its jail operations. The jail page covers visiting hours, rules for sending mail to inmates, and general contact details. Check this page for the latest on how the Clark County Jail operates and who to call about bookings.

Clark County sits across the river from Louisville, Kentucky. That location means the jail sees a mix of local arrests and cases that involve cross-state activity. The Jeffersonville Police Department, Clarksville Police, and the Sheriff's Office all bring people into the Clark County Jail. Each agency files booking data with the jail upon intake.

For the most current inmate list, call the Clark County Jail directly. The non-emergency line is 812-283-4471. Staff can confirm if someone is being held and give you basic booking details over the phone. Online tools through the state system, covered later on this page, are also an option.

Clark County Booking Report Details

Every Clark County booking report includes data points that IC 5-14-3-5 requires to be public. The arrested person's name, age, and address must be disclosed. Charges, time of arrest, and the arresting agency are all part of the record. Once someone enters the Clark County Jail, the booking report adds the intake date and time, the reason for being held, and any bail or bond amount.

Clark County booking reports also include a booking photo, a booking number, and the person's date of birth. Because Clark County is a busier county with multiple cities, booking reports may come from several law enforcement agencies. The charges listed will reference Indiana code sections, and the report will note whether the arrest was for a felony or misdemeanor.

Getting Clark County Arrest Records

The Clark County Sheriff's Office handles records requests at 501 E. Court Avenue, Jeffersonville, IN 47130. You can walk in during business hours and ask for the booking report you need. Call 812-283-4471 to ask about a record before visiting. The staff can tell you what is available and how to get copies.

Indiana's Access to Public Records Act at IC 5-14-3-3 gives you the right to see and copy any public record. The Clark County Sheriff cannot make you state a reason for your request. You do not have to explain why you need the records. Copy costs are limited to $0.10 per page under IC 5-14-3-8. The agency has to respond within seven days under IC 5-14-3-9. A denial has to come with a written explanation and a legal citation.

You can also send a written request by mail. Include the name and approximate booking date of the person you are looking for. Add a self-addressed envelope and payment for any copies if needed.

Clark County Booking Records and Courts

The Indiana State Police Limited Criminal History search page is shown below, which includes Clark County arrest data alongside records from every other Indiana county.

This tool costs $15 per search and returns felony and Class A misdemeanor data from across the state, including arrests processed through the Clark County Jail.

Court records connected to Clark County bookings are on Indiana MyCase. This free portal covers all Indiana counties. Search by name or case number to find filings, hearing dates, and outcomes for criminal cases in Clark County. If a booking resulted in charges, the court file will show the full case timeline. MyCase is especially useful when you have a case number from a booking report and want to see what happened in court.

Victim Notification in Clark County

VINELink is available for the Clark County Jail. It sends free alerts when an inmate's custody status changes. You can register online or by calling 1-866-959-8463. Alerts come by phone, email, or text message. VINELink covers every jail in Indiana, so if someone gets transferred out of Clark County, the system will still track them.

This is a useful tool for victims of crime or anyone who needs to know when a person leaves custody. The system runs around the clock, and registration takes just a few minutes. You need the inmate's name or ID to set up alerts.

State Resources for Clark County

The Indiana State Police Limited Criminal History search includes Clark County data. It costs $15 per search and pulls records from the entire state. Use it when you need arrest history beyond what the local Clark County Jail can provide. The IDOC Offender Locator tracks people serving time in state prison. If someone was booked first in Clark County and later sentenced to a state facility, the IDOC tool will show their current location and sentence details.

Indiana's expungement law at IC 35-38-8 may affect Clark County booking reports. An arrest without a conviction can be sealed after one year. Misdemeanor convictions need five years. Felonies take eight. Once sealed, a Clark County booking report will not appear in online searches or state databases. For questions about expungement, contact the ISP Expungement Section at Expungement@isp.IN.gov or call (317) 234-4427.

Note: Expunged records will not appear in any public search, even if they were once visible in the Clark County system.

Cities in Clark County

Jeffersonville is the county seat and the largest city in Clark County. All bookings from Jeffersonville and surrounding areas go through the Clark County Jail.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Clark County and each operates its own jail system and booking process.