Jeffersonville Criminal Court Records

Criminal court records in Jeffersonville are filed and maintained by the Clark County Clerk's Office. There is no separate city criminal court. All felony and misdemeanor cases go through Clark County Circuit and Superior Courts. You can search these records for free online through the state MyCase portal or visit the Clark County Judicial Center at 501 E Court Avenue in Jeffersonville. Jeffersonville is the county seat of Clark County, so the courthouse is right in the city. Mail and phone requests are accepted as well.

Clark County Clerk for Jeffersonville Criminal Records

The Clark County Clerk's Office manages all criminal court records for Jeffersonville. The office is located at the Clark County Judicial Center, 501 E Court Avenue, Suite 137, in Jeffersonville. Since Jeffersonville is the county seat, you do not have to go far for court records. Staff can help you pull up case files, print copies, and check on case status. Call 812-285-6244 before your visit to confirm hours or ask about a specific case.

Jeffersonville sits on the Ohio River, right across from Louisville, Kentucky. Clark County handles a significant number of criminal cases from Jeffersonville and other communities in the county. The Indiana courts page for Clark County has details on all court divisions and contact information.

Walk-in hours are Monday through Friday. Call ahead to confirm exact times since hours can shift around holidays. Bring a valid photo ID if you plan to request copies in person.

Search Jeffersonville Criminal Court Records Online

The quickest way to look up criminal court records for Jeffersonville is through Indiana's MyCase portal. This free search tool covers all courts in the state, including Clark County. You can search by a person's name or by case number. Results show charges, hearing dates, case status, and docket entries. Some court documents are posted as links in the case summary and can be viewed at no cost.

Search Jeffersonville criminal court records at public.courts.in.gov/mycase using the Odyssey case management system.

You do not need an account. Anyone can search MyCase for public, non-confidential case information and documents. The Access to Public Records Act under IC 5-14-3 and Indiana Supreme Court rules determine which criminal court records are available to the public. If a document is not available as a link in the case summary, it is not available online. Contact the Clark County clerk for those records.

Some records may not show online. Older cases in particular may have limited details on MyCase. For a full case file, visit the clerk's office. There can be a delay between a filing and when it shows up on the portal.

Note: MyCase data is not an official court record and may contain errors or omissions.

Jeffersonville Criminal Court System

Clark County runs a Circuit Court and Superior Court divisions that hear criminal cases from Jeffersonville. All felonies, misdemeanors, and infractions go through these county courts. There is no separate city criminal court for Jeffersonville.

Criminal cases follow the standard Indiana process. The prosecutor files charges and the case is assigned to a court division. Hearings, pleas, and trials take place at the Clark County Judicial Center in Jeffersonville. The clerk records every step from the initial filing through the final judgment. All court divisions use the Odyssey Case Management System, so every criminal case from Clark County appears in the same MyCase search.

For help with the court process, the Self-Service Legal Center has forms and guides for criminal court matters in Indiana. The Indiana Legal Help site also provides free legal information.

Criminal Court Records Fees in Jeffersonville

Standard Indiana fees apply for copies of criminal court records in Jeffersonville. Copies cost $1.00 per page under IC 33-37-5-1. Certification adds $3.00 per document under IC 33-37-5-3. The Clark County clerk accepts cash and money orders. Credit and debit cards may be accepted but you should expect a convenience surcharge of about 2.5% to 3.5%.

Online searches through MyCase are free. You only pay when you need physical copies or certified documents. Court fines and fees for Jeffersonville criminal cases can be paid online through the state payment portal at public.courts.in.gov/pay.

Note: Call the Clark County clerk at 812-285-6244 to confirm payment methods before visiting.

Getting Criminal Court Records in Jeffersonville

There are several ways to get criminal court records from Jeffersonville. The online route through MyCase works best for basic case details. For certified copies or a full case file, go to the Clark County Clerk's Office at 501 E Court Ave in Jeffersonville. Walk in during business hours with the case number or the person's full name. Staff will search and print copies while you wait when possible.

You can also send a mail request. Write to the Clark County Clerk at 501 E Court Ave, Suite 137, Jeffersonville, IN 47130. Include the full name, case number if known, and payment for copy fees. How long it takes depends on the clerk's workload and the request itself.

Indiana's expungement law under IC 35-38-9 may affect which criminal court records you can find. Expunged cases are removed from public access on MyCase and at the clerk's office. For questions about records access or the expungement process, Indiana Legal Help has free information online.

Nearby Cities

These cities are near Jeffersonville. If you need criminal court records from a neighboring area, the county where the case was filed determines which clerk's office holds the records.