Clark County Felony Records

Clark County felony records are kept by Clerk Ryan Lynch at the Clark County Judicial Center in Jeffersonville and can be searched online through Indiana's free MyCase portal. Sheriff Scott A. Maples Jr. runs the Sheriff's Office at 501 E. Court Avenue, which handles arrest records and incident reports for felony cases across the county. Jeffersonville is the county seat where all Clark County felony case filings are processed and stored.

Clark County Clerk Felony Records

Clerk Ryan Lynch's office is at the Clark County Judicial Center, 501 E Court Avenue, Room 137, in Jeffersonville. The phone number is (812) 285-6244 and the fax is 812-285-6372. The clerk's website is at clarkcounty.in.gov/clerk-of-courts. A county government page for the clerk is also available at co.clark.in.us.

The Clark County Clerk keeps the complete case file for every felony case filed in the county. Charging documents, motions, plea agreements, court orders, and sentencing records are all part of the public file. Anyone can request copies of Clark County felony records. Copy fees follow Indiana's standard rates of $1 per page for plain copies and $3 for certified copies. The clerk can search by name or case number to locate specific Clark County felony records.

Clark County's courts participate in the Odyssey Case Management System. This means Clark County felony records are part of the same statewide electronic database used by courts across Indiana. Courts and law resources for Clark County are available at co.clark.in.us.

Note: For Clark County felony records predating the electronic case management system, an in-person search at the Jeffersonville clerk's office is the most reliable method.

Search Clark County Felony Records Online

Indiana's MyCase portal at public.courts.in.gov/mycase gives free access to Clark County criminal and civil case information. Search by name or case number to see charges, case status, hearing dates, and the judge. Public documents from Clark County felony cases are viewable without creating an account for most case types. Criminal and civil court record searches for Clark County are also available through the Odyssey system.

For statewide criminal history covering all Indiana counties, the Indiana State Police Limited Criminal History at in.gov/ai/appfiles/isp-lch covers felony arrests across Indiana, including Clark County. This paid search is useful when you need a complete record that may span multiple counties. Full service information is at in.gov/isp/criminal-history-services.

The Indiana General Assembly at iga.in.gov publishes Indiana's statutes, including those governing public access to Clark County court records. The image below shows this official state legislative resource.

IC 5-14-3 governs the public's right to access Clark County criminal records. You do not need to explain why you want basic arrest or court records under Indiana law.

Clark County Sheriff Felony Arrest Records

Sheriff Scott A. Maples Jr. runs the Clark County Sheriff's Office at 501 E. Court Avenue in Jeffersonville. The main phone is (812) 283-4471 and the fax is 812-280-5608. The tip line for crime reports is 812-280-2276. The Sheriff's website is at clarkcosheriff.com. A county government page for the Sheriff is also at co.clark.in.us.

The Clark County Sheriff maintains arrest records, booking data, and incident reports for all felony cases in the county. These records are public under Indiana's Access to Public Records Act. You do not need to provide a reason when requesting basic arrest information. The Sheriff's office can confirm whether a person was arrested in Clark County and provide basic case information from the booking records.

For victim notification when a Clark County felony offender's custody status changes, Indiana SAVIN at indianasavin.in.gov sends free automated alerts. VINE at vinelink.com covers county jail-level custody changes. Both are free and cover Clark County.

Statewide Records and Registry Resources

Felony convicts from Clark County who receive state prison sentences are held by the Indiana Department of Correction. The IDOC offender locator at offenderlocator.idoc.in.gov lets you search for currently incarcerated people. Results include current facility, offense type, and projected release date. This is separate from the Clark County Jail in Jeffersonville.

Sex offenders convicted in Clark County who are required to register appear in the Indiana Sex Offender Registry at in.gov/sor. The Indiana State Police maintains this public, searchable registry. Registered offenders from Jeffersonville and throughout Clark County are listed with current address details. The registry is updated regularly.

The Indiana Courts website at in.gov/courts provides background on the state court system. If you have questions about accessing Clark County felony records, the Indiana Public Access Counselor at in.gov/pac offers free guidance on state records law.

Note: Clark County borders Kentucky. If a case involves charges in both states, separate record searches are needed for each state's court system.

Clark County Felony Record Expungement

Indiana's expungement law at IC 35-38-9 allows Clark County residents to petition the court to seal certain felony records. Once the court grants the petition, the sealed record is removed from MyCase and from the Indiana State Police LCH database. Petition filing fees are waived under state law. The petition is filed at the Clark County court in Jeffersonville.

Eligibility and waiting periods depend on the offense. Arrests without a conviction may qualify after one year. Less serious felony convictions need eight years from the end of the sentence. More serious felonies require ten years plus written consent from the Clark County Prosecutor. All fines and restitution must be paid in full before filing. Murder, most sex offenses, and serious violent crimes cannot be expunged in Indiana. Contact the Clark County Clerk or a local attorney to learn whether a specific record qualifies.

Cities in Clark County

Jeffersonville is the county seat and home to the Clark County Judicial Center where all Clark County felony case filings are kept. Clarksville, Sellersburg, and other Clark County communities do not meet the population threshold for separate felony records pages. All Clark County felony records run through the clerk's office in Jeffersonville.

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