Clark County Released Inmates

Clark County released inmates and current jail bookings are tracked through the Clark County Sheriff's Office in Jeffersonville. The sheriff handles all detention records for the county, which sits along the Ohio River directly across from Louisville, Kentucky. If you need to find someone who was recently held or released from the Clark County Jail, the best first step is to call the jail directly. This page explains how to search, what records are available, and where to go for more detail on any case.

Clark County Sheriff and Jail Contact

The Clark County Sheriff's Office runs the county jail and keeps all booking and release records. Sheriff Scott A. Maples Jr. leads the department. The jail sits at 501 East Court Avenue in Jeffersonville, which is also the county seat. This is your main point of contact when searching for released inmates or current detainees.

To find out if someone is in custody or was recently released, call the jail at 812-283-4471. Staff can confirm custody status and provide basic booking information. For tips related to fugitives or criminal activity, the department also maintains a tip line at 812-280-2276. Fax communications go to 812-280-5608. The Clark County government site has additional contact details and department links.

Clark County does not use the statewide Indiana County Jail Public Portal for inmate lookups. This means you cannot search the county's current roster online through that state system. A direct phone call to 812-283-4471 is the most reliable way to get current custody information. Have the person's full name and date of birth ready before you call.

State Tools for Clark County Released Inmates

Even without a local online portal, several state-level tools can help you research released inmates connected to Clark County. The state runs multiple databases that pull in records from county facilities and the Indiana Department of Correction.

The Indiana Offender Locator is a free public tool for searching anyone currently held or recently supervised by the Indiana Department of Correction. If the person you are looking for served time in a state prison rather than the county jail, this is the right place to start. The database covers both current inmates and people on community supervision. You can search by name and filter results by county of origin.

The Indiana courts also keep searchable case records through Indiana Courts MyCase. Court filings, sentencing orders, and case dispositions for Clark County appear in this system. MyCase does not show current custody status, but it can confirm what charges were filed and how a case was resolved. Under Indiana Code 5-14-3-3, most court records are open to the public, which is why this data is available without a fee.

The screenshot below comes from the Indiana Offender Locator, which is maintained by the Indiana Department of Correction and is one of the primary statewide tools for finding released inmates from Clark County and across Indiana.

The Indiana DOC Offender Locator lets you search by name across all IDOC facilities.

The search results show current and recently released offenders along with supervising facility and release date information.

Indiana SAVIN and Victim Notification

Indiana SAVIN (Statewide Automated Victim Information and Notification) gives victims and others a way to track when an offender is released, transferred, or has a court date. You can search the SAVIN system at indianasavin.in.gov or call VINELink Indiana at 866-959-8463.

The SAVIN system covers both county jails and state prisons in Indiana. Clark County participates in this notification program. Once you register for alerts, you receive automated notifications by phone, email, or text whenever the offender's custody status changes. This is especially useful for tracking released inmates without having to call the jail repeatedly.

VINELink also provides a national portal through vinelink.vineapps.com. Both tools use the same underlying data but offer slightly different search interfaces. Either one works for Clark County offender lookups.

Criminal History Records from Clark County

The Indiana State Police maintains criminal history records for arrests and convictions across all 92 Indiana counties, including Clark. You can request a limited criminal history through the ISP criminal history portal. Online requests cost $16.32. Mail-in requests cost $15.

A limited criminal history includes felony and misdemeanor convictions, pending charges, and some arrest records. It is different from a full background check in that it covers only Indiana records. If you need records from multiple states, you may need to contact federal agencies separately.

Keep in mind that criminal history records under Indiana law are subject to certain access rules. IC 5-14-3-4 lists the types of records that agencies can withhold from public disclosure. Most arrest and conviction data, however, is available as a public record. Clark County court records also appear in the MyCase portal, which provides case numbers, hearing dates, and judgment information for anyone named in a Clark County case.

Sex Offender Registry Searches in Clark County

The Indiana Sex Offender Registry is searchable by county through iCRIMEwatch. Anyone required to register as a sex offender in Indiana must do so with the county where they live, work, or attend school. Clark County registrants appear in this database with their current address and registration status.

Registration requirements in Indiana are set by statute and enforced by local law enforcement. The sheriff's office in Clark County plays a role in maintaining compliance among registered offenders. If a registered sex offender is released from the county jail, their information is updated in the statewide registry. You can search by name, zip code, or county to find current registrants in Clark County.

IDOC Records Requests for Clark County Cases

If an inmate served time in an Indiana state prison on a Clark County conviction, you can request their records directly from the Indiana Department of Correction. The IDOC records request page at in.gov/idoc explains what documents are available and how to submit a request.

IDOC records can include commitment orders, release dates, disciplinary history, and program participation records. Some of this information is available publicly, while other parts require a formal records request under IC 11-8-2-5. The IDOC is required by law to maintain offender records and make certain details accessible to the public. Processing times vary, so submit your request well in advance if you need documents for a specific purpose.

Clark County Jail Booking Records

The Clark County Sheriff's Office is responsible for operating the county jail and maintaining booking records under IC 36-2-13, which outlines sheriff duties including custody and record-keeping. Every person booked into the Clark County Jail receives a case record that includes their name, charges, booking date, and bond information.

These booking records are generally considered public records under Indiana's Access to Public Records Act. Because Clark County does not use an online booking portal, the practical way to access recent booking data is by calling 812-283-4471 or visiting the jail in person at 501 East Court Avenue, Jeffersonville. Staff can provide basic booking information over the phone during business hours.

Bond information and release dates are part of the jail's internal records. When an inmate posts bond or completes their sentence, a release record is generated. These records feed into both the SAVIN system and eventually the IDOC database if the person enters state supervision afterward.

The screenshot below is from the Indiana County Jail Public Portal, which is used by many Indiana counties and gives a sense of what online booking data looks like statewide even though Clark County directs you to call instead.

The Indiana County Jail Public Portal serves as the statewide multi-county inmate search system for participating counties.

Counties that participate feed their booking data directly into this portal, making real-time inmate searches possible online.

How to Find Recently Released Inmates from Clark County

There are a few main ways to track someone who was recently released from the Clark County Jail or a state facility on a Clark County sentence. Start with the approach most likely to have current data.

First, call the Clark County Jail at 812-283-4471. Ask directly whether the person is still in custody or has been released. Jail staff can confirm release dates for most recent detainees. This is the fastest route for county-level detention records. If the person was transferred to a state facility, staff may be able to tell you which IDOC facility received them.

Next, check the Indiana Offender Locator at offenderlocator.idoc.in.gov. This free tool shows anyone currently under IDOC supervision, including those on parole or community corrections after serving time in a state facility. The search is by name and does not require you to know a case number. Results show current status, facility, and expected release date where applicable.

Finally, use Indiana SAVIN or VINELink to register for ongoing release notifications. This is especially useful if you want to be alerted automatically when someone's status changes. You do not have to keep checking back manually once you set up an alert.

Cities in Clark County

Jeffersonville is the county seat and largest city in Clark County. It qualifies for its own page with more detail on local resources.

Nearby Counties

Clark County borders several other Indiana counties, each with their own sheriff and jail records systems. The links below lead to released inmate pages for neighboring counties.