Clark County Criminal Court Records

Criminal court records in Clark County are managed by the Clerk of the Circuit Court at the Clark County Judicial Center in Jeffersonville. The clerk's office maintains all case files for felonies, misdemeanors, and infractions filed across Clark County courts. You can search these records online through the state MyCase portal or visit the Judicial Center at 501 East Court Avenue, Room 137 in Jeffersonville. Clark County is part of Judicial District 23, which it shares with Floyd and Scott counties. The Odyssey Case Management System handles all court records across Indiana, making it possible to search Clark County criminal cases from any location with internet access.

Clark County Clerk of Courts

The Clark County Clerk's Office is the official keeper of all court records in the county. Located inside the Clark County Judicial Center, the office handles criminal case filings, civil matters, and traffic cases. The clerk is an elected official who serves the citizens of Clark County. Staff collect fees and fines, process documents, and maintain the records for all cases heard in Clark County courts. The office also issues marriage licenses and manages election duties for the county.

The Clark County Clerk of Courts page provides information on services and criminal court record requests.

Clark County is one of the more populated counties in southern Indiana. The Judicial Center is a busy place. You can walk in during business hours to look up criminal court records, get copies, or pay court costs. The office is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. If you call ahead at 812-285-6244, staff can tell you what you need to bring when visiting for record requests.

Search Clark County Criminal Court Records Online

Clark County criminal court records are available through the Indiana MyCase portal. This is a free tool. The system covers all Indiana courts and lets you search by name or case number. You can find criminal cases filed in Clark County, view charges, check hearing dates, and see case status. Some court documents are posted as links in the case summary.

Search Clark County criminal court records at public.courts.in.gov/mycase through the Odyssey case management system.

The right to inspect court records is protected under IC 5-14-3, the Access to Public Records Act. You do not need to create an account to run basic searches on MyCase. Anyone can use it. If the document you need is not available as a link in the case summary, it is not available through the online system. You would need to contact the Clark County clerk's office for those records.

The Indiana courts page for Clark County has information about the local court divisions and criminal case procedures.

Note: Data on MyCase is not the official court record and may have errors, so verify key details with the Clark County clerk.

Clark County Criminal Court System

Clark County has multiple courts that hear criminal cases. The Circuit Court is the constitutionally created court. There are also Superior Courts that share the criminal caseload. All of these courts operate under the same clerk's office in the Judicial Center in Jeffersonville. Criminal court records from every division are held in the same location and searchable through the same system.

The Clark County Courts and Law page explains the court structure and available legal resources.

Clark County sits in Judicial District 23. This district also includes Floyd County and Scott County. While they share a judicial district, each county has its own clerk's office and keeps its own criminal court records. You need to go to the county where the case was filed to get the records. All courts in the district use the Odyssey system, so all records appear on MyCase.

Clark County Criminal Court Records Fees

Standard Indiana fees apply in Clark County. Copies of criminal court records cost $1.00 per page under IC 33-37-5-1. Certification is $3.00 per document under IC 33-37-5-3. Call the clerk's office at 812-285-6244 to confirm what payment methods they accept. Online searches on MyCase are free. You only pay when you request physical copies or certified documents from the Clark County clerk.

You can view case details and pay court fees online through the MyCase system for Clark County cases.

If you need certified copies of criminal court records for legal use, you can visit the clerk's office in person or call to ask about mailing options. Certified copies carry the clerk's seal and signature and are accepted by other courts and agencies.

Getting Criminal Court Records in Clark County

There are several ways to get criminal court records from Clark County. You can visit the clerk's office at 501 East Court Avenue, Room 137 in Jeffersonville. The office is open weekdays from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Bring the case number or the full name of the person. Staff can look up cases and make copies on the spot. Walk-in requests are handled the same day when the workload allows.

Mail requests work too. Send your request to the Clark County Clerk's Office at 501 E Court Avenue, Room 137, Jeffersonville, IN 47130. Include the full name, case number if you have it, and your payment for copy fees. Allow time for processing. The speed of response depends on the office's workload at the time.

Expungement laws under IC 35-38-9 may affect which criminal court records are available in Clark County. When a case is expunged, it gets removed from public access. For legal questions about record access or expungement, Indiana Legal Help offers free information about court procedures.

Note: Always call ahead to check the current processing time if you need criminal court records quickly.

Cities in Clark County

Clark County includes several cities and towns. The county seat is Jeffersonville, which is the largest city. Other communities include Clarksville, Sellersburg, and Charlestown. All criminal cases in Clark County go through the county court system at the Judicial Center in Jeffersonville.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Clark County. If you need criminal court records from a neighboring area, select the county where the case was filed.