Search Clark County Jail Bookings

Clark County recent bookings are processed at the Clark County Jail in Jeffersonville, one of the larger county jail facilities in southern Indiana with a capacity of roughly 700 beds. The Clark County Sheriff's Office handles all bookings, and the county uses the VineLink system to make custody status information available online. This page walks you through how to find recent bookings, what the records contain, and what other tools cover Clark County arrests and court cases.

Clark County Sheriff's Office

The Clark County Sheriff's Office is located at 501 East Court Avenue in Jeffersonville and runs the county detention facility. Clark County sits in the far south of Indiana, just across the Ohio River from Louisville, Kentucky. The county's location means it sees higher traffic than many rural Indiana counties, and the jail reflects that with a 700-bed capacity. The sheriff's office processes all arrests brought to the facility, including those from city police departments operating within the county.

The Clark County Sheriff uses VineLink as the primary tool for public inmate searches. The records division is accessible through the department website at clarkcosheriff.com/records. Beyond the online tools, the sheriff's office handles civil process, warrants, sex offender registration, and security for the Clark County courts. Staff can also answer basic booking questions by phone if the online tools don't have what you need.

Clark County is one of Indiana's faster-growing counties due to its proximity to Louisville. The jail operates around the clock and processes bookings throughout the day and night. Recent bookings can appear in the system within hours of an arrest.

The Indiana County Jail Public Portal (INjail) provides an additional statewide search option that may show Clark County recent bookings alongside other Indiana county jails.

How to Search Clark County Recent Bookings

The primary tool for Clark County recent bookings is VineLink. This is the Victim Information and Notification Everyday system that serves multiple Indiana counties, including Clark. Go to vinelink.com, select Indiana, and then search by the person's name. The system will show current custody status and allow you to register for automated alerts if their status changes. VineLink is free to use and available 24 hours a day.

The statewide Indiana County Jail Public Portal is another option worth checking. Some Clark County bookings may appear there depending on how the county's jail management system connects to the statewide feed. Between VineLink and the INjail portal, most recent Clark County bookings can be located without a phone call. If neither system shows the person you are searching for, call the Clark County Jail at 812-283-4471 and ask to speak with the records division.

Keep in mind that some arrests in Clark County are made by Jeffersonville Police, Clarksville Police, or other local agencies. All of those bookings still go to the Clark County Jail since it is the county's main detention facility. The search tools should show bookings regardless of which agency made the arrest, as long as the person was booked into the county facility.

What Clark County Booking Records Show

Indiana law requires booking data to be disclosed to the public within 24 hours of an arrest. This comes from the Access to Public Records Act at IC 5-14-3. The specific items the law requires to be shared are listed in IC 5-14-3-5 and include name, address, physical description, the charges, and the time of booking.

A Clark County booking record typically shows the booked person's full name, date of birth, booking date and time, the criminal charges, and any bond amount set by a judge or court commissioner. Physical description data, height, weight, hair color, and eye color, is often included. Mugshot photos may be available depending on the department's current practices. The Clark County Sheriff's records page provides additional guidance on how to request records beyond what the public portal shows.

Remember that a booking record documents an arrest, not a verdict. Someone may be booked and later have all charges dropped. The record shows that person was processed into the Clark County Jail on a given date with specific charges at that time. It does not tell you how the case ended. For case outcomes and court filings, use the Indiana MyCase portal, which covers Clark County Superior Court and Clark County Circuit Court records.

VINE Notification for Clark County

VineLink is particularly useful for anyone who needs to stay informed about a specific person in Clark County custody. The service lets you set up automated notifications so you receive a call or text when the person's custody status changes. This matters most for crime victims who need to know when someone is released, transferred, or has other custody changes. Registration is free and can be done online at vinelink.com or by calling the VINE hotline.

Clark County is a participating jurisdiction in the VINE system. This means the jail's booking and release data feeds into the notification service. Once you register for alerts on a specific inmate, the system monitors that person's status around the clock. You do not need to keep checking manually. The notification comes to you. This is especially valuable for cases involving domestic violence or other situations where victim safety depends on knowing the offender's location.

VINE also lets you look up an inmate's current status without registering for alerts. If you just want to confirm someone is or is not in Clark County custody, a quick search on the site will show their current status without any account setup required.

Expungement and Record Sealing in Clark County

People who were booked in Clark County may be eligible to have their arrest records expunged under IC 35-38-9. This Indiana statute covers both arrest records that did not result in conviction and older conviction records where waiting periods have been met. Expungement, when granted, removes the record from public databases. The Clark County courts handle these petitions.

If charges were dismissed or resulted in acquittal, expungement is often available without a waiting period. For misdemeanor convictions, the wait is typically five years from completion of sentence. For felonies, the wait is longer and depends on the class of the offense. Once the Clark County Superior Court or Circuit Court grants expungement under IC 35-38-9, the record should drop out of the VineLink system and other public-facing databases. Contact the Clark County public defender's office or Indiana Legal Services for guidance. The Indiana PAC office at in.gov/pac (317-234-0906) can also connect you with free legal resources in the area.

Other Clark County Search Resources

A few additional tools cover Clark County records. The Indiana Department of Correction offender locator at offenderlocator.idoc.in.gov shows people who have been sentenced to state prison. If a Clark County case resulted in a state prison sentence, that person moves out of the county jail system and into IDOC custody. The offender locator lets you find their current facility and expected release date. The Indiana State Police criminal history service at in.gov/isp/criminal-history-services provides a broader statewide arrest history for a fee. For court filings tied to Clark County, MyCase at public.courts.in.gov/mycase is the right place to look.

Cities in Clark County

Clark County includes Jeffersonville, which has its own city page with local booking and records resources.

Nearby Counties

Clark County shares borders with several Indiana counties, each maintaining their own jail rosters and booking records.