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About the Office

The Monroe County Legal Department is also referred to as the Monroe County Attorney's Office. The Legal Department is responsible for drafting and enforcing county ordinances and county codes and for providing legal advice and representation to Monroe County Government officials and employees on government matters.

While the Legal Department is not authorized to provide general legal services to the public, it will provide information concerning Monroe County ordinances and Monroe County codes to the public.

Monroe County Code

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Monroe County Public Records Request Form

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Printed versions of the Monroe County Code may be viewed at the following locations:

  • Monroe County Auditor’s Office, Courthouse
    100 W. Kirkwood Ave.
    Bloomington, IN 47404
  • Monroe County Public Library
    303 E. Kirkwood Ave.
    Bloomington, IN 47408
  • Wells Library, 1320 E. Tenth St.
    Bloomington, IN 47405
  • Maurer School of Law Library
    211 S. Indiana Ave.
    Bloomington, IN 47405.
  • While the Monroe County Code is amended throughout the year, it is updated semi-annually. If you have questions regarding the effectiveness of specific Code provisions, please call the Legal Department.

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For contact information concerning legal services, State of Indiana, and City of Bloomington information.

David B. Schilling

Administrative Attorney for the Legal Department.  Primarily represents the Planning Department and Planning Commission, Building Department and Licensing Board, Board of Zoning Appeals, Drainage Board, Coroner, Surveyor and Surveyor Review Board.  Also, Storm Water Management Board, Environmental Commission, Americans with Disability Act Advisory Committee, Auditor – Property, Health Board and Waste Reduction District.

E. Jeff Cockerill

Primarily represents the Commissioners, Treasurer, Economic Development Commission, Airport, Auditor – Financial, Internal Controls Oversight Committee, Convention & Visitors Commission, Convention Center Building Committee, Redevelopment Commission, Capital Improvement Board, Food and Beverage Tax Advisory Commission, Affordable Housing Commission, and Precinct and District Boundary Advisory Committee.

Molly Turner-King

Primarily represents the County Council, Personnel Administration Committee, Employee Services, Highway Department, Traffic Commission, Technical Services, Clerk, Election Board, Women’s Commission, Prosecutor Liaison, Public Defender Liaison, Probation, Community Corrections Advisory Board, Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative, Youth Services Bureau, and Substance Use Disorder Awareness Commission.

Justin D. Roddye

Primarily represents the Sheriff, Parks & Recreation, Assessor, Property Tax Assessment Board of Appeals, Recorder, County Commission on Public Records, Ordinance Enforcement, Animal Management, Emergency Management Advisory Council, Emergency Management Agency, Veterans’ Affairs, Weights and Measures, and Central Emergency Dispatch Board.

County Attorney

David Schilling, County Attorney

100 W Kirkwood Ave
Bloomington, IN 47404

Phone: (812) 349-2525
Fax: (812) 349-2982
Email: legal@co.monroe.in.us

Office Hours
Monday - Friday: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm