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Bonds

Posting a Cash Bond in Clark County

The Clark County Clerk’s Office accepts cash bonds only. All bonds must be paid in person at:

Clark County Clerk’s Office
501 E. Court Ave., Room 137
Jeffersonville, IN 47130
(812) 285-6244

Hours to Pay Bonds in the Clerk’s Office

  • Monday–Friday: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Closed for lunch from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
  • Closed on county holidays

After-Hours Bond Payments

When the Clerk’s Office is closed, after-hours cash bonds may be paid at the Clark County Sheriff’s Department.

Clark County Sheriff’s Department
501 E. Court Avenue
Jeffersonville, IN 47130
Entrance is located on Watt Street

Important Information for Bond Payors

💵 Bond Deposits Must Be Paid in Cash or Cashier 's Check

  • Cash/Cashier Checks only.
  • No checks, debit cards, credit cards, or money orders are accepted.

⚠️ Additional $5 Fee Required

Indiana law requires an additional $5 fee for the Special Death Benefit Fund on most cases.

  • Required under Indiana Code 35-33-8-3.2(d)(1).
  • This fee does not apply to Non-Payment of Child Support cases.

❗ Refunds Are Not Guaranteed

Before paying a bond, please be aware:

  • The court may apply part or all of the bond toward the defendant’s case-related expenses (court costs, fines, fees, restitution, etc.).
  • If the defendant fails to appear or violates the terms of release, the bond may be forfeited entirely.

🧾 Save Your Receipt

  • Only the designated recipient listed on the bond paperwork may request a refund.
  • The receipt may be required later.

🔢 Know the Case Number

You will need the case number every time you contact the Clerk’s Office or Court.
We strongly recommend keeping it in your wallet or phone.

Requesting a Bond Refund

A refund can be processed only after the case has fully concluded, either by:

  • Dismissal
  • Guilty plea
  • Sentencing
  • Trial completion

Case statuses can be checked online at mycase.in.gov.

Steps to Request a Refund

1. Confirm a Bond Release Order

Contact the Clerk’s Office to confirm whether the judge has issued an order releasing the bond.
You will need:

  • Defendant’s name or
  • Case number

2. Complete the Bond Affidavit

  • Once a release order is on file, the Clerk’s Office will mail a Bond Affidavit to the designated recipient.
  • The recipient must return:
    • The completed affidavit
    • A copy of a valid photo ID

3. Refund Check Issued by Mail

  • After the Clerk receives your affidavit and ID, a refund check will be processed and mailed to the address provided.
  • Checks are issued the next Monday after the completed paperwork is received.
  • Checks cannot be picked up in person. They must be mailed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can someone other than the designated recipient claim the bond?

No. Only the person listed as the final recipient may request the refund.

Can I update the recipient information?

Recipient changes must be approved by the court. The Clerk’s Office cannot change the recipient.

How long do refunds take?

Once all required paperwork is returned, checks are mailed on the following Monday.

Can I get the refund the same day the case ends?

No. The court must first issue a bond release order, and all checks must be processed through the county clerk's financial system.