Clark County Court Docket

Clark County court docket records are managed from the courthouse in Jeffersonville, Indiana. With six courts handling cases across the county, the docket system here is one of the more active in southern Indiana. Whether you need to check a filing status, find a hearing date, or review the full timeline of a case, Clark County's court dockets cover it all. You can search these records online through the state portal or contact the clerk's office for help with specific requests.

Clark County Court Docket Search

Start searching Clark County court docket records at the MyCase Indiana portal. This free tool connects to the Odyssey case management system and returns results from all six Clark County courts. Enter a name, case number, or attorney name and the system does the rest. Each result includes the full docket sheet with every filing and court action listed.

Clark County sits along the Ohio River, directly across from Louisville, Kentucky. The location means the courts see a broad mix of cases. Civil lawsuits, criminal charges, family disputes, and probate matters all generate docket entries that get logged into the system. The volume here is higher than in most southern Indiana counties, so searches may return more results than you expect. Having specific details like full names and approximate dates helps narrow things down.

Court Docket Records for Clark County

Clark County operates six courts. The Clark Circuit Court is led by Judge Vicki L. Carmichael. Superior Court 1 has Judge Joe P. Weber. Superior Court 2 is overseen by Judge Noelle K. Pafford. Superior Court 3 has Judge Jefferey L. Dungan. Superior Court 4 is led by Judge Larry L. Medlock, and Superior Court 5 has Judge Melanie P. Marshall. Each court handles different case types, and all produce docket entries that feed into the same public system.

The docket sheet for each case is a complete log. It tracks every motion, response, hearing, and order from start to finish. Attorneys, parties, and the public all rely on these docket records to understand what is happening in a case. Under IC 5-14-3, most court docket records in Clark County are open to the public. Administrative Rule 9 identifies the exceptions, like sealed cases and records with restricted personal identifiers.

Fees for Clark County Docket Records

Standard copies of Clark County court docket records are $1.00 per page. Certified copies carry an additional $5.00 per document. Payment options include cash, checks, and money orders. These rates follow state guidelines under IC 33-37-4.

Visit the clerk's office at Suite 236 in the courthouse on Court Avenue in Jeffersonville to make your request in person. You can also submit a mail request. Just include a written description of what you need, the case details you have, and payment to cover the estimated cost. Send it to 501 E. Court Ave., Suite 236, Jeffersonville, IN 47130. The clerk's staff will process it and mail back the copies.

Note: Clark County's clerk office stays open until 4:30 PM, giving you a bit more time than some neighboring counties.

Online Docket Search for Clark County

The MyCase portal runs 24 hours a day and lets you search Clark County docket entries from anywhere. Filter results by case type, filing date, or party name. The docket tab on each case shows a step-by-step record of everything that has happened. Some attached documents are viewable directly from the site.

Not everything is online. Older cases filed before the Odyssey system was put in place may only be available in paper form at the courthouse. The Clark County Clerk of Courts page has more information about how to request those records. Expunged records under IC 35-38-9 and juvenile records under IC 31-39-2 have special restrictions. If you search for a case and get nothing back, it could be that the record is sealed or was expunged.

The Indiana MyCase portal below is the main tool for searching Clark County court docket records online. Access it at public.courts.in.gov/mycase.

This search tool covers all six Clark County courts, returning docket entries from Circuit Court and Superior Courts 1 through 5.

Clark County Docket Access Methods

There are three ways to get Clark County court docket records. Online through MyCase is free and fast for most cases. In person at the clerk's office in Jeffersonville gives you the widest access, including paper records. Mail is the third option for those who cannot visit in person. Each method has its strengths depending on what you need.

The clerk's office on Court Avenue handles records for all six courts. Whether you need a docket sheet from Circuit Court or from Superior Court 5, the request goes through the same office. The staff can help you figure out which court heard a case if you are not sure. With six courts serving Clark County, it is a busy office, but most requests get handled the same day if you come in person during regular hours.

Cities in Clark County

Jeffersonville is the county seat and the largest city in Clark County with a dedicated page. Court docket records for Jeffersonville cases are filed through the Clark County courts.

• Jeffersonville

Nearby Counties

Clark County borders these Indiana counties. Each maintains its own court docket records:

• Floyd County
• Washington County
• Scott County
• Jefferson County
• Harrison County