The primary function of the Howard County Prosecutor's Office is to prosecute individuals charged with committing crimes in Howard County. Law enforcement agencies investigate crimes and turn the results of their investigations over to our office. If sufficient evidence exists to prove that an identified suspect committed the crime, our office charges the suspect and prosecutes the case.
If a defendant is convicted of committing the crime, he or she will be sentenced by a judge. In addition to prosecuting criminal offenses, this office assists custodial parents with child support collection, and assists crime victims with finding resources to help them rebuild their lives. The team in this office includes deputy prosecuting attorneys, paralegals, investigators, child support caseworkers, and support staff.
If a defendant is convicted of committing the crime, he or she will be sentenced by a judge. In addition to prosecuting criminal offenses, this office assists custodial parents with child support collection, and assists crime victims with finding resources to help them rebuild their lives. The team in this office includes deputy prosecuting attorneys, paralegals, investigators, child support caseworkers, and support staff.
Services
In addition to our commitment to criminal prosecution, assisting custodial parents with the collection of child support, and assisting victims of crime to locate funding resources to help them rebuild their lives; the Howard County Prosecutor's Office is also proactive in protecting our children from predators.
The Howard County Prosecutor's Office represents the State of Indiana in all felony and misdemeanor criminal prosecutions resulting from crimes in Howard County, including rape, criminal deviate conduct, child molestation, child exploitation, possession of child pornography, sexual conduct in the presence of a minor, child solicitation, child seduction, sexual battery, sexual misconduct with a minor, sex offender registry, and internet sex offense.
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, the case may be referred to a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney for the filing of criminal charges.
The Prosecuting Attorney established an Infraction Deferral Program in order to allow persons who have committed traffic violations to maintain a point free driving record. Upon completion of the program, the ticket will be dismissed and you will avoid accumulating points on your driving record. The program is voluntary, but once you enter the program, you must successfully complete all of the terms of your agreement.
The Howard County Pretrial Diversion Program has been established by the Prosecutor's Office and is designed to work with those persons charged with a misdemeanor. This program is for people who have had little or no criminal background and who are charged with committing various misdemeanor offenses.
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