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The Office of the Clark County Prosecuting Attorney is charged with the responsibility of representing the State of Indiana in all felony and misdemeanor criminal prosecutions, resulting from crimes committed within Clark County, Indiana. In addition, the Clark County Prosecuting Attorney conducts criminal investigations, convenes and supervises Grand Jury proceedings, enforces child support orders entered in divorce and paternity cases, prosecutes traffic and other infraction violations of state law, conducts juvenile adjudications and prosecutions, and provides information and assistance to the victims of crime.
The Office of the Clark County Prosecuting Attorney is established by the Indiana Constitution at Article VIII, Sec. 16, which prescribes a term of four (4) years with no term limitations. The territorial jurisdiction of the Office is the Fourth Judicial Circuit, which includes all of Clark County. The Prosecuting Attorney and Deputies must be residents of Clark County, and must be licensed to practice law in the State of Indiana.
The primary goals of the Clark County Prosecuting Attorney are:
(1) The identification and agressive prosecution of habitual career criminals, who are responsible for the vast majority of all criminal activity.
(2) Strong and consistent prosecution of violent criminals.
(3) To reduce the devasting effects of alcohol and drug abuse in our community.
(4) To preserve the sanctity of the home by meaningful prosecution of home burglaries, particulary in rural areas.
(5) A commitment to provide information, assistance, and protection to crime victims, particularly children, the elderly, and others less able to protect themselves; and to vigorously prosecute those who prey on them.
It is the responsibility of the Clark County Prosecuting Attorney to pursue speedy, fair, and effective investigation and prosecution of all criminal offenses within Clark County.
In 1998, 989 felony cases, 3,942 misdemeanor cases, and 479 juvenile cases were filed by the Clark County Prosecuting Attorney. 12,521 active cases were handled by the Child Support Division, resulting in collections of over $2.6 million. Over 25,000 infraction cases were filed and completed. 952 Citizen Complaints were received and processed. 1,674 bad checks were presented for prosecution, resulting in collections of almost $100,000.
CRIMINAL DIVISION - Handles felony and misdemeanor prosecutions in 7 Clark County Courts. Includes everything from Public Intoxication to Capital Murder.
CHILD SUPPORT DIVISION - 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. Contact: Ian Henderson, Deputy Prosecuting Attorney at (812) 285-6261.
VICTIM ASSISTANCE PROGRAM - Established in 1990, the Victim Assistance Program serves as an advocate for victims, keeping them informed on the progress of their case through the criminal justice system, assisting in the application for crime victim compensation, and acting as a liaison with other social service agencies. Contact: Darlene Coleman or Barbara Schultz, Victim Advocates at (812) 285-6264.
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE UNIT - Established in 1996 as part of the Violence Against Women Act, the Domestic Violence Unit includes a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney and a Victim Advocate whose mission is to handle all domestic violence cases filed by the Clark County Prosecuting Attorney. Contact: Darlene Coleman or Barbara Schultz, Victim Advocates at (812) 285-6264.
DRUG TASK FORCE - Established in 1990, the Southern Indiana Drug Task Force includes a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney and officers from area law enforcement agencies who specialize in the investigation and prosecution of crimes relating to controlled substances and legend drugs. All felony drug cases are filed in Clark Superior Court #2. Contact: Thom Marshall, Deputy Prosecuting Attorney at (812) 285-6264.
CITIZENS COMPLAINT BUREAU - Two investigators receive and follow-up on criminal complaints made by the public which are not handled by local law enforcement agencies. A conscious effort is made towards mediation, often involving restitution and/or counseling. Other cases are referred to a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney for the filing of criminal charges. Contact: James T. Jackson, Investigator at (812) 285-6264.
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, the case may be referred to a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney for the filing of criminal charges. Contact: Marilyn Gillenwater, Check Collection Specialist at (812) 285-6264.
CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT - The most vulnerable in our society deserve special protections. When a child is the victim of physical or sexual abuse, or neglected by parents or other adults, law enforcement works with The Division of Families and Children, Child Protective Services to investigate. A Child In Need of Services (CHINS) Petition may be filed, the child or parent may be removed from the home, and/or criminal charges may be filed. All criminal charges are supervised by Denise Schafer, Deputy Prosecuting Attorney (812) 285-6264.
JUVENILES - Indiana Law generally requires that crimes committed by those under the age of eighteen (18) years be treated differently. A child under eighteen (18) years of age who commits a crime, or who is considered a truant, a runaway, or incorrigible, has committed a delinquent act, and a Delinquency Petition may be filed. All Delinquency Petitions are filed in the Juvenile Court, Clark Superior Court #1. All Delinquency Petitions are supervised by Pamela J. Shickles, Deputy Prosecuting Attorney (812) 285-6264.
ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES - The most vulnerable in our society deserve special protections. When an adult is incapable of managing their own affairs or providing self-care, and threatened with exploitation or neglect they are considered an "endangered adult." Adult Protective Services is a specialized unit of investigators from around the state whose duty it is to protect endangered adults from abuse. APS investigations may result in criminal charges being filed. Contact: Patricia Martin, Investigator at (812) 285-6364 / 285-6264.
The Prosecuting Attorney is
the chief law enforcement officer of Clark
County, commanding the assistance of seven (7)
local law enforcement agencies, as well as Town
Marshals and Deputies in Borden and Utica.
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Indiana State Police Clark County Police Clark County Sheriff Jeffersonville Police Clarksville Police Sellersburg Police Charlestown Police Utica Town Marshal Borden Town Marshal |
Lt. David Graves Sheriff Michael Becher Sheriff Michael Becher Chief Michael W. Pavey Chief Dwight Ingle Chief David L. Kinder Chief Ed McDonald Marshal Curtis Wells Marshal Clifford Lindsey |
(812) 246-5424
(812) 283-4471 (812) 283-4471 (812) 285-6348 (812) 288-7151 (812) 246-4491 (812) 256-6345 (812) 283-4471 (812) 967-5464 |
While Indiana statutes allow a Prosecuting Attorney to elect part-time status, all Clark County Prosecuting Attorneys since 1971 have been full-time Prosecutors, with no private law practice. The current Clark County Prosecuting Attorney, Steve Stewart, was appointed by Governor Evan Bayh in 1989 and elected to that Office in 1990, 1994, and 1998.
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STAFF - DEPUTY PROSECUTING ATTORNEYS
WILLIAM C. GRIMES, CHIEF DEPUTY
1971 B.A. Political Science/English, Eastern
Ky. University
1975 Juris Doctor, University of Louisville
School of Law
Admitted to Practice: 1976, Clark County Deputy
since 1990
CARL C. FRAZIER
1974 B.A. History, Georgetown College
1984 Juris Doctor, University of Louisville
School of Law
Admitted to Practice: 1986, Clark County Deputy
since 1989
IAN S. HENDERSON
1990 B.A. Political Science, Hanover College
1998 Juris Doctor, Cooley School of Law, Michigan
Admitted to Practice: 1998, Clark County Deputy since 1998
STEVEN P. LANGDON
1993 B.S. Political Science, Indiana University
Southest
1997 Juris Doctor, Indiana University Indianapolis
Admitted to Practice: 1997, Clark County Deputy
since 1997
R. THOMAS LOWE
1992 B.S. Transportation and Commerce, Indiana
University
1996 Juris Doctor, Regent University School
of Law, Virginia
Admitted to Practice: 1996, Clark County Deputy
since 1996
THOM A. MARSHALL
1969 B.S. Labor Relations, Michigan State
University
1975 Juris Doctor, University of Louisville
School of Law
Admitted to Practice: 1976, Clark County Deputy
since 1991
DENISE SCHAFER
1990 B.A. Political Science, Indiana University
Southeast
1993 Juris Doctor, Valparaiso University School
of Law
Admitted to Practice: 1993, Clark County Deputy
since 1993
PAMELA J. SHICKLES
1994 B.S. Business Administration, Indiana University Southeast
1998 Juris Doctor, Indiana University, Indianapolis
Admitted to Practice: 1998, Clark County Deputy since 1998
SANDRA K. WILCOX
1994 B.A. Political Science, University of Louisville
1997 Juris Doctor, Regent University School of Law, Virginia
Admitted to Practice: 1997, Clark County Deputy since 1997
Investigators
James T. Jackson, Criminal Division
Charles Martin, Criminal Division
Patricia Martin, Adult Protective Services
Sandy K. McCoy,Child Support
Victim Advocates
Darlene Coleman, Director
Barbara Schultz, Domestic Violence
Child Support Specialists
Paula Gibson
Paula May
Mildred Stanton
Deborah Sturgeon
Staff
Marilyn Gillenwater (Receptionist/Bad Checks)
Deborah Goldman (Superior Court #1 & #2)
Charlotte Kinder (Circuit Court/Budget)
Karen Lovan (Superior Court #3)
Leah Simpson (Juvenile/City & Town Courts)
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