The prosecuting attorney or prosecutor represents the state of Indiana, and prosecutes violators of state statutes in all courts having criminal jurisdiction within the judicial circuit.
Other duties include:
- The Prosecutor's Office is charged with the responsibility of representing the State of Indiana in all felony and misdemeanor criminal prosecutions resulting from crimes committed within the County.
- The Prosecutor's Office conducts criminal investigations, supervises Grand Jury proceedings.
- The Prosecutor's Office obtains and enforces child support orders.
- The Prosecutor's Office conducts juvenile adjudications and prosecutions.
- The Prosecutor's Office provides information and assistance to the victims of crime through the Victim's Assistance Office.
