Office Overview

The Shelby County Prosecutor’s Office represents the State of Indiana in all felony and misdemeanor criminal prosecutions resulting from crimes committed within Shelby County, Indiana. In addition, the Shelby County Prosecutor’s Office conducts criminal investigations, supervises Grand Jury proceedings, enforces child support orders entered in divorce and paternity cases, conducts juvenile adjudications and prosecutions, and provides information and assistance to the victims of crime.

In the year 2004, the Shelby County Prosecutor’s Office handled:

184 Major Felony (Murder, Class A, B & C) prosecutions;

444 D Felony prosecutions;

1,607 Misdemeanor prosecutions;

4,111 Infraction prosecutions; and

152 Juvenile prosecutions.

Additionally, we managed:

255 Search Warrants, Investigations and Miscellaneous Criminal Cases; and

251 Nolle Pros Criminal Cases.

These numbers reflect some significant changes from last year. In addition to our first Murder case in several years, our most serious cases, Class A felonies, were up 213%! Class B felonies were up 39% and C felonies were up 8.5%. Obviously, the more serious the offense, the more labor intensive and expensive the prosecution is. The same trend continued in other felony, misdemeanor and juvenile categories. Class D felonies were up 18.5%. Misdemeanor prosecutions were up an additional 16.7% and Juvenile prosecutions were up 13.4%. Thanks to a dedicated staff, we continue to meet these challenges in spite of funding cutbacks.

CONTACT US

Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8-4, closed from noon to 1:00 pm for lunch.

Shelby County Prosecutor

Courthouse

407 S. Harrison St.

Shelbyville, IN 46176

(317) 392-6440 Criminal Division

(888)-387-2352 Criminal Division

(317) 398-8847 Criminal Division Fax

(317) 392-6442 Child Support

(317) 392-0956 Child Supt. Fax

ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES

Adult Protective Services is a specialized unit of investigators whose duty is to protect endangered adults from abuse. APS investigations may result in criminal charges being filed. The APS program is located in the Shelby County Prosecutor’s Office but also serves Johnson and Hancock Counties.

Contact Jerry Keifer, APS Investigator at (317) 392-6440.

CHILD SUPPORT DIVISION

The child support division is responsible for the enforcement of child support orders in divorce and paternity cases. In appropriate cases, blood tests are performed and paternity actions are filed.

CHECK DECEPTION

Local merchants and private individuals in receipt of checks returned for insufficient funds or on a closed account are provided direction and assistance for collection. In the event payment is not received after notice, criminal charges may be filed.

CRIMINAL DIVISION

The Criminal Division handles felony and misdemeanor prosecutions which includes everything from Illegal consumption of Alcohol to Capital Murder.

SAFE DRIVER DEFERRAL PROGRAM

The purpose of this voluntary program is to allow motorists who have a good driving record to maintain that record.

INVESTIGATIVE DIVISION

This unit is comprised an investigators who receive and follow up on criminal complaints made by the public which are not handled by local law enforcement agencies. Criminal charges may arise from these complaints.

JUVENILE DIVISION

Indiana Law generally requires that crimes committed by those under the age of eighteen years to be treated separately from adults. A child under eighteen years of age who commits a crime or is considered truant, runaway, incorrigible, or has committed a delinquent act may have a delinquency petition filed in Juvenile Court.

PRE-TRIAL DIVERSION PROGRAM

The Pre-trial Diversion Program was established to allow misdemeanor offenders who have no criminal record an opportunity to keep their records clear. Requirements to successfully complete PTD normally include staying free of additional charges, doing community service, and enrolling and completing counseling.

VICTIM/WITNESS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

The Victim/Witness Assistance Program serves as an advocate for victims - keeping them informed on the progress of their cases through the criminal justice system, assisting in the application for crime victim compensation and acting as a liaison with other social service agencies.