Find Jeffersonville Police Records

Jeffersonville police records are public documents created by the Jeffersonville Police Department and available to anyone under Indiana's Access to Public Records Act, IC 5-14-3. Jeffersonville sits in Clark County on the Ohio River directly across from Louisville, Kentucky, making it part of a busy bi-state metro area. The Jeffersonville Police Department handles all law enforcement records for incidents within city limits. This guide covers how to request records from JPD, what fees and timelines apply, and where to find related statewide databases for criminal history, court filings, crash reports, sex offender registration, and protection orders in Clark County and across Indiana.

Jeffersonville Police Department: Contact and Records

The Jeffersonville Police Department is at 514 N. Shore Drive, Jeffersonville, IN 47130. The Records Division can be reached at 812-283-6633. Call to ask whether a report is ready, what it will cost, and the best way to submit your request. Standard fees apply for copies. The department handles incident reports, arrest logs, and other law enforcement documents for incidents within Jeffersonville city limits.

The department website at jeffersonvillepolice.com has department contact information, news, and any online services that may be available. For incidents in Clark County outside city limits, contact the Clark County Sheriff's Office. Jeffersonville and New Albany are the two largest cities in Clark County, so if you are not sure which office has the record you need, a quick call to JPD at 812-283-6633 is a good first step.

The image below is from the Jeffersonville Police Department's main website, showing contact details and department overview for Clark County's largest city.

Jeffersonville Police Department official website

This page serves as the main public resource for Jeffersonville Police Department contacts, news releases, and information on how to access public records.

The records request section of the Jeffersonville Police Department site gives specific guidance on submitting records requests and what to expect in return.

Jeffersonville Police Department - Records

The records page provides details on how to identify records, what information to include in a request, and the department's standard response timeline under Indiana law.

How to Request Jeffersonville Police Records

Indiana's Access to Public Records Act at IC 5-14-3 gives any person the right to request and receive public records from the Jeffersonville Police Department. You do not need to be a Clark County resident. You do not need to explain why you want the records. Your request just needs to describe what you are looking for clearly enough that staff can identify it.

Requests can be made in person at 514 N. Shore Drive during regular business hours, or submitted in writing by mail to the same address. A phone call to 812-283-6633 is a good starting point for routine requests like copies of incident reports, since staff can tell you whether the report is ready for release and what it will cost before you make the trip or send a payment. The department has seven calendar days to respond to your request under APRA.

If all or part of a record is being withheld, the department must give you a written explanation citing the specific exemption that applies under IC 5-14-3. Common exemptions include active investigation files, juvenile records, and certain victim information. If only part of a document is exempt, you still get the rest. A complete denial is proper only when the entire record falls under an exemption.

Denials can be appealed to the Indiana Public Access Counselor, which is a free state service. The PAC reviews the denial and issues an opinion. Most disputes resolve at this stage. If the PAC opinion doesn't resolve the matter, court action is an option, but that is rarely necessary for routine police report requests.

Jeffersonville Indiana Criminal History Records

For a criminal background check covering all of Indiana, use the Indiana State Police Limited Criminal History (LCH) database. This is the main public tool for Indiana criminal record searches. The LCH covers convictions and pending charges from courts and law enforcement agencies in all 92 counties, including Clark County and Jeffersonville. Run a search at in.gov/ai/appfiles/isp-lch/.

Fees are $15.70 by credit card, $15 for subscriber accounts, or $7 by mail. Online results come back in minutes. The LCH is governed by IC 10-13-2. It covers Indiana offenses only, not criminal history from Kentucky or other states. Jeffersonville's location on the Kentucky border means that cross-border cases are relatively common, but Indiana's LCH will not show Kentucky convictions. For a full picture of someone's history in both states, you would need to search each state separately.

For records held by the Indiana State Police itself, use the ISP APRA portal at in.accessgov.com/isp-apra. This is separate from JPD and handles requests for ISP troop post records, state investigations, and other ISP-managed documents. The portal accepts online submissions and tracks request status.

Jeffersonville Court Records and Public Safety Resources

Clark County court cases are searchable for free at Indiana's MyCase portal at mycase.in.gov. MyCase covers all Indiana trial courts and lets you search by name, case number, or attorney without an account or fee. Criminal charges filed after JPD arrests, civil matters, and family court filings from Clark County courts are all in MyCase. This is typically the fastest way to check on the status of an arrest without submitting a formal records request. Results are usually available in MyCase within a day or two of a court filing.

Indiana's sex offender registry is searchable at iCrimeWatch, maintained by the Indiana Department of Correction. You can search by name, city, zip code, or map view. Clark County and Jeffersonville registrants are included. Listings show current addresses, photos, and offense details. Keep in mind that this only covers Indiana registrations. Individuals with Kentucky sex offense convictions who live in Indiana may appear in the Indiana registry but would also be in Kentucky's separate registry.

Protection orders from Clark County courts and all Indiana courts are in the Indiana Protection Order Registry at public.courts.in.gov/porefsp. Searches are free. This covers both civil and criminal protection orders. Orders entered in Clark County courts are accessible through this statewide registry.

Jeffersonville Crash Reports and Body Camera Records

Vehicle crash reports from Jeffersonville roads and Clark County are available through BuyCrash.com. This is the Indiana State Police vendor for certified crash reports. Have the crash date, location, and names of parties ready to search. Most reports appear in the system within a few days of the incident. The fee depends on the format selected.

Body camera footage from JPD officers can be requested under APRA, but these requests require more processing time than standard paper reports. Include the date, time, and location of the incident, the names of parties involved, and any case number you have. The department may charge a reasonable fee to cover staff time spent reviewing and redacting footage before release. Footage from active investigations is generally exempt. If a request is denied in whole or part, the department must explain the specific exemption in writing. Appeals go to the Indiana Public Access Counselor at no cost.

Nearby Cities

Jeffersonville is in Clark County in southern Indiana. Other qualifying cities in the region include: