The Clark County Juvenile Detention Center is located in the city of Jeffersonville, Indiana, and opened in August 1991. It is a 14-bed, secure facility and is located inside the Clark County courthouse.
This medium security facility houses the youth and young offenders who are arrested within Clark County, and they may accept youth from other areas as needed. It has a maximum capacity of 15, and uses those spaces to house both male and female youth. Housing units are used to keep the male and female detainees separated from each other, and they are provided a safe and secure location to stay. Staff undergo extensive training to provide the needed support for all juveniles in the facility. Educational needs are met and there are teachers onsite to provide classes in the classrooms. There are also medical spaces where all medical needs are met, and medication is provided as needed and according to the prescriptions provided.
The facility consists of a main control station, classroom, and small kitchen, 2- dayroom areas, an indoor game room, an outside recreation area, library, laundry room, and medical room. An additional single-bed cell is located near the control room and is used for isolation and observation purposes.
Meals are balanced and nutritious and served three times a day with snack foods as needed. Reading is promoted with access to books in the small library, and youth are permitted to read during the regular recreational time, as well as play games and access the outdoor recreation space. Phone calls are allowed at least one day each week but often more frequently, only parents and guardians may accept calls. Visitation: Each youth is provided at least one visit each week with parents or guardians.
Phone: 812-285-6359
Physical Address:
609 Meigs Avenue
Jeffersonville, IN 47130
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Juvenile's Name
Clark County Juvenile Detention Center
609 Meigs Ave.
Jeffersonville, IN 47130
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Juvenile's Name
Clark County Juvenile Detention Center
609 Meigs Ave.
Jeffersonville, IN 47130
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Clark County Juvenile Detention Center, review their criminal charges, the amount of their bond, when they can get visits, or even view their mugshot, go to the Official Jail Inmate Roster, or call the jail at 812-285-6359 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up information on any Adult Criminal Court Case. If you need a Public Defender, a criminal lawyer paid for by the state, check out this page that keeps updated lists of them.
Clark County Juvenile Detention Center Inmate Search
The Clark County Juvenile Detention Center maintains an average of 15 offenders in custody on any given day. The Clark County Juvenile Detention Center has a monthly turnover of 40% of their inmate population, another 30% turnover every 90 days, another 20% every six months, and approximately 10% stay incarcerated between six and twelve months. Every year Clark County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 14,300 offenders.
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After an arrest, individuals are taken to Clark County Juvenile Detention Center for the booking process, where their identity is confirmed, charges are reviewed, and decisions are made about whether they will be released on bail or detained.
The arrested individual should remain silent during booking, as anything said could be used against them. It’s important to wait for legal representation before answering questions.
The booking process at Clark County Juvenile Detention Center includes the following steps:
The booking process can take anywhere from one hour to 48 hours. For questions about an arrestee’s bond or bail, contact the facility at 812-285-6359.
If someone has been booked at Clark County Juvenile Detention Center in Jeffersonville, their next steps may include:
1. Release without posting bail, provided they agree to attend court.
2. Detainment until their trial.
3. Posting bail or bond to secure release. For the exact amount, call 812-285-6359.
There are a variety of payment methods available for bail.
For a full guide to the bail process in Clark County, Indiana, visit the Clark County Juvenile Detention Center Bail Information Page.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Clark County Juvenile Detention Center? What is the Schedule?
609 Meigs Avenue
Jeffersonville, IN 47130
812-285-6359
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 812-285-6359 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!
| DAY | TIMES |
| SUNDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM |
| MONDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| SATURDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM |
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Clark County Juvenile Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 812-285-6359 for further assistance.
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Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Clark County Juvenile Detention Center?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Clark County Juvenile Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 812-285-6359 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Clark County Juvenile Detention Center?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Clark County Juvenile Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 812-285-6359 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Clark County Juvenile Detention Center?
Collect Calls
Direct Calls
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Clark County Juvenile Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 812-285-6359 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Clark County Juvenile Detention Center, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Clark County Juvenile Detention Center allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office. They may also allow certain photo postcards as long as they have not been tampered with or contain images that may be considered to be obscene or violent in nature. It is best to only use blue or black ink. Always include your name and return address.
Envelopes
The Clark County Juvenile Detention Center also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates. It is best to only use blue or black ink.
Postcards and envelopes MUST HAVE the sender's full name and return address on the envelope.
Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Juvenile's Name
Clark County Juvenile Detention Center
609 Meigs Ave.
Jeffersonville, IN 47130
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Juvenile's Name
Clark County Juvenile Detention Center
609 Meigs Ave.
Jeffersonville, IN 47130
Newspapers
Newspapers may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher.
Magazines
News, special interest or sports magazines may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher. Any magazines that contain profanity, weapons, pornography or other content that is adult in nature will be confiscated by the jail staff and will NOT be delivered to the inmate.
Books
The Clark County Juvenile Detention Center allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address noted.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Clark County Juvenile Detention Center standards will be disposed of.
Hard cover books will not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon.
All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Juvenile's Name
Clark County Juvenile Detention Center
609 Meigs Ave.
Jeffersonville, IN 47130
For inmates receiving mail in the Clark County Juvenile Detention Center there are different addresses and policies depending on the inmate's status, as well as what type of mail they are receiving; personal mail, legal mail, subscriptions or books sent from a third-party such as Amazon.
All mail is to be shipped to the Clark County Juvenile Detention Center:
Juvenile's Name
Clark County Juvenile Detention Center
609 Meigs Ave.
Jeffersonville, IN 47130
For complete information on mail policies, what you can send an inmate and what address to send them, check out our Inmate Mail page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Clark County Juvenile Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 812-285-6359 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Clark County Juvenile Detention Center, and what can I purchase?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Clark County Juvenile Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 812-285-6359 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Clark County Juvenile Detention Center using an Online Messaging Service?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Clark County Juvenile Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 812-285-6359 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Clark County Juvenile Detention Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Clark County Juvenile Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 812-285-6359 for further assistance.
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