Prosecuting Attorney for Elkhart County

Child support services are available to anyone with legal custody of a minor child or children, regardless of socioeconomic level. The Child Support Division can establish paternity for children born out of wedlock, establish a support order and health insurance order for children whose parents are separated where a child support order does not exist, and enforce and modify existing support orders.

The Criminal Trial Division is the backbone of the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney. The prosecuting attorney represents the State of Indiana in all criminal prosecutions. Whether the case involves a juvenile alleged to have engaged in delinquent acts, an adult alleged to have engaged in criminal acts, or a parent who is alleged to have refused to comply with child support responsibilities, only the prosecuting attorney may bring an action in a court of law and obtain a criminal conviction and sentence.

The staff at Victim Assistance is available to assist all victims of crime, regardless of the dollar amount of the loss. For victims, we serve as a liaison between the Prosecutor’s Office and local law enforcement agencies, providing case updates and information.

The Elkhart County Prosecutor’s Office Alternative Justice Program was created to allow citizens who have been charged with certain misdemeanor offenses or have been cited with certain types of infractions to resolve their misdemeanors and infractions outside of the formal criminal justice system.

The Criminal Justice Citizens Academy provides participants with an overview of the criminal justice process and identifies the roles and challenges of law enforcement, the prosecuting attorney, and the judiciary. While prime-time television shows like “Law & Order” capture ratings and audiences, they often fail to show the day-to-day work of prosecuting attorneys.

Learn more about featured fugitives. If you have information regarding any of these fugitives, please contact us at (574) 296-1888 or submit an online tip.