Find Records in Jeffersonville Police Blotter

Jeffersonville police blotter records are handled by the Jeffersonville Police Department (JPD), the primary law enforcement agency for this Clark County city on the Ohio River across from Louisville, Kentucky. This page explains how to request incident reports, access public safety data, and use the online tools available for Jeffersonville blotter records.

Jeffersonville Police Department

The Jeffersonville Police Department is the main agency that handles police blotter records for the city. JPD is located at 2218 E. 10th Street, Jeffersonville, IN 47130. The Records Division is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, excluding public holidays. The main department line is 812-283-6633. The Community Policing division can be reached at 812-280-3204.

JPD offers several contact options depending on what you need. For records requests, the email is records@jeffersonvillepdin.gov. General inquiries go to info@jeffersonvillepdin.gov. The full department website is at jeffersonvillepdin.gov. The city also has a public records page at cityofjeff.net/public-records, which covers city-level public records policy and links to the records request form. JPD's FAQ page answers common questions about reports, fees, and request timelines.

One standout feature of Jeffersonville PD is that incident reports are free to the public. This removes a common barrier many people face when trying to access police blotter records in Indiana. Reports are generally available three days after the report was submitted to the police, so plan for that delay when making your request.

How to Request Jeffersonville Police Records

Indiana's Access to Public Records Act (APRA), Indiana Code § 5-14-3, gives you the right to request police blotter records from JPD. Jeffersonville requires a written records request form. Fill out the Records Request Form PDF with your name, mailing address, phone number, email, and a specific description of the records you want. Then submit it by email to records@jeffersonvillepdin.gov or in person at 2218 E. 10th Street.

Incident reports from JPD are free. There is no charge for copies of police blotter reports. This is one of the best features of Jeffersonville's records process, and it makes the department one of the more accessible in Indiana for public blotter data. Reports are available three days after they are submitted to the police, not three days after the incident occurred. Factor this into your timeline when requesting recent records.

Accident reports have separate fees. Picking up an accident report in person at JPD costs $5.00. Purchasing one online through BuyCrash costs $12.00. VIN checks are $5.00 and must be paid in cash, check, or money order. Fingerprint cards are $5.00 each, also cash, check, or money order, and use ink impression only. VIN checks require current registration, proof of insurance, and a valid driver's license.

The city's public records policy is available at cityofjeff.net/public-records. If you have questions about what records exist or how to describe them properly, call 812-283-6633. Do not use JPD email for emergencies. The email is not monitored 24 hours a day and is for non-urgent communications only.

Note: Reports are available three days after submission to police, not three days after the incident itself. This distinction matters for recent incidents.

Online Portals for Jeffersonville Records

Jeffersonville uses a written PDF form as its primary records request method for JPD reports. The Clark County Sheriff's Office uses a NextRequest portal for some of its records. You can submit records requests to the Clark County Sheriff at jeffcosheriff.nextrequest.com/requests/new. This is a separate system from JPD and covers county-level sheriff records rather than city police records.

For accident reports, the primary online source is BuyCrash at buycrash.com. The fee is $12 online, compared to $5 in person at JPD. BuyCrash covers JPD accident reports and Indiana State Police crash reports for state routes in the Clark County area. Search by report number, date, or parties involved. Credit and debit cards are accepted online.

The Jeffersonville Police Department provides public access to blotter data through written request forms and direct contact with the Records Division. The department's FAQ and public records policy pages explain in plain language how to get what you need and what to expect. For quick blotter updates, the department may also post notable incidents through public channels.

Clark County Sheriff Records

The Clark County Sheriff's Office at clarkcosheriff.com handles law enforcement for unincorporated Clark County outside Jeffersonville city limits. Clark County is the county seat city for Jeffersonville, so the two agencies serve overlapping geographic areas but hold separate records. If an incident occurred in a rural or unincorporated part of Clark County, the Sheriff's Office holds the relevant report, not JPD.

To request records from the Clark County Sheriff, visit the Clark County Sheriff records request page or submit through the NextRequest portal. For all Clark County blotter records including the Sheriff's Office contact details and county court information, visit the Clark County police blotter page.

Court Records for Jeffersonville Cases

Police blotter entries from Jeffersonville that lead to criminal charges will appear in Clark County court records. The MyCase portal at public.courts.in.gov is a free tool for searching Indiana courts. It covers Clark County Superior Court and Circuit Court, which handle criminal and civil matters for both Jeffersonville and Clark County. Search by name or case number to find cases linked to JPD arrests.

MyCase lets you track a case from initial filing through final disposition. If you know a person was arrested based on a Jeffersonville police blotter entry, search their name in MyCase to find the court case. Police blotter records and court records are two different documents from two different offices. Blotter records come from JPD. Court records come from the Clark County Clerk. Both are public, and both can be accessed without visiting a courthouse if you use the right tools.

Accident Reports in Jeffersonville

For accidents in Jeffersonville, you have two options. Pick up the report in person at JPD for $5.00, or purchase it online at buycrash.com for $12.00. JPD's Records Division at 2218 E. 10th Street handles in-person pickup during regular business hours. BuyCrash is available anytime online. For crashes on I-65, US-31, or other state routes through or near Jeffersonville, the Indiana State Police may hold the primary report rather than JPD.

BuyCrash covers JPD and ISP reports for the Clark County area. Search by report number, date, or party names. Pay by credit or debit card online. Reports typically appear in the system several days after the incident once the officer submits the paperwork. If BuyCrash shows nothing after ten days, contact JPD or ISP directly and submit a request under APRA to get a copy.

Indiana State Police Resources for Jeffersonville

The Indiana State Police patrols Interstate 65, the Sherman Minton Bridge approach, and other state roads near Jeffersonville. ISP holds records for incidents on those routes. Given Jeffersonville's location as a gateway into Kentucky, I-65 traffic is heavy and state police presence is common. For crashes and major incidents on state roads near the city, ISP may hold the primary report.

Submit ISP records requests online through the ISP APRA portal at in.accessgov.com/isp-apra. This portal covers all ISP public records including incident reports and crash data. Crime statistics for Clark County can be found through the ISP NIBRS initiative, which tracks data from local agencies including JPD and the Clark County Sheriff across the region.

Indiana Public Records Law in Jeffersonville

Indiana Code § 5-14-3 is the statute that gives you access to police blotter records from the Jeffersonville Police Department. Most blotter information is public under this law, including names, locations, dates, and incident types. JPD must acknowledge written APRA requests within seven days. You are not required to give your name or explain why you want the records.

Investigatory records for open cases can be withheld if release would harm an ongoing investigation. Personal information including Social Security numbers is redacted from public copies before release. The fact that Jeffersonville charges nothing for incident reports makes this one of the most accessible cities in Indiana for police blotter research. If you are denied access to records without a clear legal reason, contact the Indiana Public Access Counselor at 317-233-9435 or 1-800-228-6013. The PAC offers free informal opinions and can help resolve access disputes. Visit in.gov/pac for more information on your rights under APRA.

Note: JPD email addresses are not monitored around the clock. For time-sensitive matters, call the main line at 812-283-6633 during business hours.

Nearby Indiana Cities

Jeffersonville is located in southern Indiana near other qualifying cities along the Ohio River and across the state. These pages cover police blotter records and request processes for nearby communities.