Clark County Inmate Population Search

Clark County sits in the far south of Indiana, directly across the Ohio River from Louisville, Kentucky. The Clark County inmate population is managed by the Sheriff's Office in Jeffersonville, which handles bookings for the entire county. You can contact the sheriff directly or use the Indiana VINE system to search for someone currently in custody. This page explains all available search methods, the records you have a right to access, and how to reach the right offices for official information.

Clark County Sheriff's Office

The Clark County Sheriff's Office is on East Court Avenue in Jeffersonville. Sheriff Scott A. Maples Jr. leads the department and manages the county detention facility. The jail handles bookings from Jeffersonville, Clarksville, and all other parts of Clark County. A tip line is also available for the public to report information without going through the main phone system.

For inmate status questions, calling (812) 283-4471 is the direct route. Jail staff can confirm custody, provide booking dates, and give charge information. For written record copies, submit an APRA request in writing to the sheriff's office. The website at clarkcosheriff.com has additional department information and contact options.

Search Clark County Inmate Population

Clark County does not currently maintain a standalone online jail roster on the sheriff's website. For online searches, use the Indiana SAVIN offender search, which pulls custody data directly from the county jail and updates on a regular basis. Enter the person's first and last name to see if they are currently in custody in Clark County or anywhere else in Indiana.

The Indiana County Jail Public Portal is another online option that aggregates data from multiple county jails across the state. It is worth checking alongside SAVIN since the two systems sometimes have slightly different update schedules. Both are free and require no account to use.

If neither online portal finds the person, call the jail at (812) 283-4471. Staff can check the internal system and tell you whether the person was released, transferred, or is still being held. For transfers to state prison, search the IDOC Offender Locator as a follow-up step. County and state records are maintained separately, so both searches may be needed for a complete picture.

Indiana SAVIN and Statewide Inmate Search

Indiana SAVIN at indianasavin.in.gov is the official statewide platform for tracking inmate population data across all Indiana counties. The system is powered by VINE, which also offers notification alerts. After you find someone in the search results, you can register to receive a notification when their custody status changes. This is done by phone, text, or email and is free of charge.

The national VINELink Indiana portal is another way to access the same data. It is maintained by the national VINE provider and works well if you prefer that interface. Both SAVIN and VINELink are available 24 hours a day and return the same underlying information from Indiana's jail booking systems.

Clark County's proximity to Louisville means that some residents may have records in Kentucky as well. If a search of Indiana systems finds nothing, it is worth checking Kentucky databases separately for anyone who may have been arrested or transferred across state lines.

Inmate Records in Clark County

Indiana public records law covers jail booking data. The Access to Public Records Act gives anyone the right to request records that include names, booking dates, charges, and custody status from the Clark County Sheriff. The state regulation 210 IAC 3-1-6 requires county jails to maintain accurate records and make them available on request.

What you can get: name of the person booked, date and time of the booking, offenses listed, bond status, and the person's general location within the facility. What is protected: medical records, victim information, and anything tied to an active investigation. Court records, including sentencing and case outcomes, are held by the Clark Superior and Circuit Court clerks and are separate from jail records. Contact those offices for case history beyond the initial booking.

To submit a written request, mail it to the Clark County Sheriff at 501 East Court Avenue, Jeffersonville, IN 47130. The agency has seven business days to respond under APRA. Quick custody confirmations are usually handled faster over the phone during regular office hours.

Cities in Clark County

Clark County includes Jeffersonville, the county seat, and several other communities along the Ohio River. Jeffersonville has a dedicated page on this site with city-specific inmate population search information.

Other communities in Clark County include Clarksville, Sellersburg, and Borden. Clarksville and Sellersburg are significant towns but do not have dedicated city pages on this site. All of these communities fall under the Clark County Sheriff's jurisdiction for jail-related matters.

Nearby Counties

Clark County borders several other southern Indiana counties as well as the Kentucky state line. Each county runs its own jail and maintains separate inmate population records.