| Court Name |
Clark Circuit and Superior Courts |
Court Address
|
501 E Court Ave Jeffersonville, Indiana 47130
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| Contact Info |
Phone +1-812-285-6308 Fax +1-812-285-6283 Email See website
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| Court Website |
https://www.co.clark.in.us/index.php/clark-county-indiana-government/clark-county-indiana-courts |
| Local Rules |
https://www.co.clark.in.us/index.php/clark-county-indiana-government/clark-county-indiana-courts#localrules |
| Court Forms |
https://www.co.clark.in.us/index.php/clark-county-indiana-government/clark-county-indiana-clerk-s-office#courtforms |
| Court Fees |
Court costs for Clark County probate filings are set by the court and depend on the documents involved. See the official links above for the current schedule. |
| Hours Open |
Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm (closed for lunch from 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm) |
| Summary of Services |
In Clark County, a fiduciary may need to post a bond before administering an estate, though the will or the consent of the heirs can waive it under Indiana law. The amount reflects personal property value plus estimated income. |
| Court History |
Probate for Clark County runs through Indiana's Circuit or Superior Court, which handle estate administration and guardianships. Clark Circuit and Superior Courts, located in Jeffersonville, handles probate administration for Clark County. This court offers online docket search, so filings and case status for Clark County can often be confirmed online before a bond is requested. |
| Additional Information |
Some Clark County estates cannot close until missing or unknown heirs are located and notified. If that applies to your case, we can refer you to licensed investigators across the country who specialize in heir searches. When you are ready for the bond itself, we issue executor, administrator, guardianship, and conservator bonds for Indiana, often the same day. Apply online to begin. |