The Monroe County Airport is proud to announce the creation of our new marketing-based website.
The website showcases the facilities and services that the airport can offer and displays the multitude of advantages that make Monroe County Airport the perfect suitor for aviation-related business. In addition to technical information a pilot might need, the website informs visitors about the staff and history behind the airport.
For up-to-date news, the “News and Media” page contains a blog that details the happenings at Monroe County Airport.
For complete aeronautical information about Monroe County Airport (Bloomington, IN, USA), including location, runways, navaids, radio frequencies, FBOs, and fuel prices go to our main website at http://www.airnav.com/airport/BMG.
About the OfficeThe Monroe County Assessor's Office maintains property records for all townships. The property record cards contain the property characteristics and the assessed value based on the Market Value in use. We also maintain sales information of properties sold from 2008-Present for the entire county. Key Functions: |
 Judith A. Sharp, Monroe County Assessor Level III Indiana Certified Assessor - Appraiser |
Sales Disclosure InstructionsSales Disclosure Form
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2024 Personal Property forms have been mailed out. Filing deadline is May 15th, 2024. If you filed as exempt (below $80,000 total acquisition costs) in 2023, you do not need to refile as long as your exempt status is still applicable.
Judy Sharp (jsharp@co.monroe.in.us)-General questions, Appeals
Lisa Surface (lrsurface@co.monroe.in.us)-General questions, Non-taxable Exemptions (Form 136)
Neely Druin (ndruin@co.monroe.in.us)-General questions, Real Estate, Appeals
Shelly Jordan (sjordan@co.monroe.in.us)-General questions, Real Estate, Commercial/Industrial Appeals
Tonya Purtlebaugh (tpurtlebaugh@co.monroe.in.us)-Personal Property
Danial Warner (dwarner@co.monroe.in.us)-Sales Disclosures
Everyone please continue to take precautions for you and your families. Stay well, stay safe!
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About Us: The Monroe County Building Department is an office responsible for the inspection and enforcement of adopted Indiana Building Codes throughout Monroe County. The department is also charged with maintaining the licensing and registration program for electricians and plumbers working within the County. |
We, the Monroe County Board of Commissioners, renew our commitment to welcome and protect the rights of all people regardless of age, color, creed, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, economic status, and national origin; and we affirm the right of every person to live peacefully and without fear and we will fight and resist, at every step, discrimination and harmful policies, whatever their source.
We also stand with and support our county public school systems both RBB and MCCSC.
The Monroe County Board of Commissioners meets weekly to approve payroll and claims, receive reports, sign resolutions, and receive legislation. The public meeting is held every Wednesday, at 10:00 a.m. in the Nat U. Hill, III Meeting Room in the Courthouse. A "work session" will follow after a brief recess, when necessary. In addition, the Commissioners will meet for administrative matters from time to time. If an administrative meeting occurs virtually, it may be viewed at this link:
The Board of Commissioners is providing virtual office hours on the day and time noted below.
1st Monday of the month: Noon (12:00 pm)
1st Thursday of the month: 7:00 pm
2nd Monday of the month: 5:30 pm
3rd Tuesday of the month: 4:00 pm
4th Thursday of the month: 4:30 pm and 7:00 pm
Click here to join the meeting
The office hours are of a “drop-in” format, which means you will enter a virtual waiting room. Dependent upon your arrival time you will either be admitted immediately into the meeting by the Commissioner covering those hours, or you may have to wait until the person prior to you is finished. The Commissioner covering a particular meeting will monitor the meeting time for 1 hour.
In order to attend a virtual office hour just go to the main page and go to the calendar, find the date you are attending and click on the link that says Commissioner Virtual Office Hours.
We hope you find this opportunity fruitful- we do want to hear from you.
2023 County Commissioners
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Represents District 1 Telephone: (812) 349-2550 Email: ljones@co.monroe.in.us |
Julie Thomas, President Telephone: (812) 345-0707 Email: jthomas@co.monroe.in.us |
Penny Githens, Vice President Telephone (812) 349-2550 Email: pgithens@co.monroe.in.us |
Welcome to Monroe County Boards and Commissions! Please review and apply if you want to get involved! Some basic guidelines specific to our Boards and Commissions are:
The Open Door Law (ODL) IC 5-14-1.5 was enacted as a means to ensure the public was not eliminated from governmental proceedings. The intention is the ODL will encourage participation and understanding of government. The Handbook of Indiana's Public Access Laws is available assist both Board and Commission members as well as the public.
Public Access Handbook Revised 2022
The Monroe County Code Chapter 216 provides the provisions required of our Boards and Commissions unless contradicted by the Indiana Code or the Administrative Code.
If you are interested in a board or commission, complete and submit the Board & Commission Application (PDF).
You might also be interested in the following:
The Monroe Circuit Court is a unified court with nine divisions. The Court has jurisdiction over every category of case that can be filed; from traffic violations to felonies, from small claims to corporate receiverships, and cases involving individuals and families at every stage of life's existence. As a unified court the system is managed as a whole, with one budget, an Office of Court Services and a Probation Department.
Honorable Geoffrey J. Bradley |
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Honorable Valeri Haughton |
Division II |
Honorable Christine Talley Haseman |
Division III |
Honorable Catherine B. Stafford |
Division IV |
Honorable Mary Ellen Diekhoff |
Division V |
Honorable Kara E. Krothe |
Division VI |
Honorable Holly M. Harvey |
Division VII |
Honorable Emily A. Salzmann |
Division VIII |
Honorable Darcie L. Fawcett |
Division IX |
Honorable Bret D. Raper |
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About the ClerkThe Clerk's Office assists the Circuit Court Judges in the execution of their judicial duties by preparing, recording, and maintaining court documents. The Clerk's Office also manages the Court's docket and traffic court. Case-related information and court documents are provided to state, local, and federal agencies as well as to the general public, attorneys, litigants, and the media. Key Services
Citizen Record Requests In order to make it easy for our citizens to process a record request, click on the button below.
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Voter RegistrationCheck back here often for announcements and information about upcoming elections, how to register to vote, and how to volunteer to work polling stations. VOTE BY MAILRemember, you can always register online to vote. |
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Thank you for visiting the web page for the Office of the Monroe County Clerk! I hope that you will find the answers to all of your questions here. If not, please do not hesitate to contact us.
The Office of the Clerk is responsible for processing and providing many important documents and procedures, including marriage licenses, child support, small claims, voter registration, and more.
As Clerk, I strive to ensure that you are treated with respect and dignity by my staff. We are dedicated to serving you and are available every Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm (except holidays). Give us a call or stop by and one of my great and knowledgeable staff members will provide you with excellent customer service!
Again, thank you for visiting our page and we look forward to serving you!
Sincerely,
Nicole Browne
Monroe County Clerk
Case Type Quick Reference Guide
Please note the request for a waiver of the cost of filing a case must be determined PRIOR to a case being initiated. This may require parties filing in person to return later, once a determination has been made for the fee waiver request.
Free or Reduced Fee Legal Services
The Pro Bono Opportunity Guide
Traffic - Fixing a Ticket - May be as easy as making a phone call
Drivers have up to (5) days to resolve their issue. If you call the same day you receive the ticket, it is unlikely we will have access to the case record to assist you, and will have you call back in a day or two to allow the record to be accessible. As long as you call PRIOR to your APPEAR BY DATE and AFTER THE RECORD IS AVAILABLE TO US and provide PROOF you’ve resolved the issue you were cited for within the (5) days, then we should be able to assist you in DISMISSING the ticket. The designated (5) days pertain to the time in which the driver has to address the offense for which they were cited. It does not mean the ticket is to be dismissed within (5) days.
Please note, if you'd like an extension to pay on your infraction, simply call #812.349.2614 and request an extension PRIOR to your APPEAR BY DATE.
The mission of the Monroe Circuit Court Probation Department is to promote a safer community by intervening in the lives of justice involved individuals, holding them accountable, and serving as a catalyst for positive change.
You and your family might be contacted by a member of the Indiana Donation Alliance and asked to consider donation as a possible last act for your loved one. Depending on your situation, you may be offered the option to consent to the donation of various organs, tissues, eyes or corneas.
Every year, families are offered the opportunity to give the gift of life through donation. We understand the decision to donate is a difficult and personal choice. One which often needs to be made at a time when the family is experiencing a traumatic loss. We encourage you to discuss this topic with your family and loved ones.
Update: Council Meeting Agenda-Packets can be found on the Event Calendar under their corresponding meeting!
The County Council has the ultimate- decision-making power regarding the fiscal affairs of the county government.
The Council is comprised of seven members. Monroe County is divided into four council districts with one member elected from each, in addition to three members elected from the county at- large. All Council members are elected to staggered, 4-year terms.
Duties of the County Council include but are not limited to:
Meet Your Representatives
District Council Members
District 1 piversen@co.monroe.in.us (812)345-7486 |
Kate Wiltz District 2 lkwiltz@co.monroe.in.us (812)679-8718 |
Marty Hawk District 3 mhawk@co.monroe.in.us (812)876-4545 |
Jennifer Crossley, President Pro Tempore District 4 jcrossley@co.monroe.in.us (812)349-7312 |
At- Large Council Members
Regardless of where you live in Monroe County, you are represented by four (4) members of the County Council. One district member, as well as these three (3) At- Large members.
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We invite you to attend Council meetings!
Council meetings are open to the public. They are held the second and fourth Tuesday of every month at 5:00 pm, in the Nat U Hill Meeting Room, located on the third floor of the courthouse. Meetings can also be attended via Teams. Click here to join meetings.
All County Council meetings are recorded by CATS; you may find and view past meetings HERE.
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Fire Prevention and SafetyWhat is one of the most common and devastating disasters that Hoosiers often experience?Answer: Residential and other structure fires Fires can start quickly with little to no warning within a house or other structure. The little to no warning and the acceleration of the flames often make structure fires a very dangerous and catastrophic disaster for the survivors. According to the United States Fire Administration, in 2022 there were 374,300 residential fires in the United States, which caused 2,720 deaths and 10,250 injuries. Several factors can cause a fire to start. A lot of house fires are caused by cooking accidents or electrical malfunctions. Fires can often be prevented, or the impact that they can cause can be reduced significantly. Follow these fire prevention and safety tips that could help protect you and your property:
The best life-saving tool for house fires is smoke alarms. Please make sure you have a working smoke alarm in each room of your house, especially bedrooms and hallways. Smoke alarms do save lives.Make sure that you also have a working fire extinguisher in your house.One rule to always remember is if you see, hear, or smell something abnormal in your house or workplace, get it checked out as soon as possible. |
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Receive emergency alerts and other important community news by signing up for Monroe County Alert. This system enables us to provide you with critical information quickly, such as tornado warnings, road closures, missing persons, and evacuations that are specific to Monroe County. You will receive time-sensitive messages by signing up for these alerts! This is a free service for anyone in Monroe County, Indiana. While registering for the alerts, you can specify how you would like to receive them, whether by text, email, and/or landline. You can also register for automated weather alerts through this system. These automated weather alerts are voluntary. You are able to select the weather alerts that you would like to receive. Travel Status Map To keep up to date on the current travel status of Monroe County, check out the Travel Status Map:
For up-to-date news, follow us on Facebook and sign up for alerts from the Monroe County Alert System. EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS KITSAn emergency or disaster may strike at anytime, unannounced. The best way to survive and recover from an incident is to be prepared for them at all times. One way to help yourself be prepared, is to make an emergency preparedness kit that you can take with you everywhere you go. It is a great idea to have multiple kits. You can keep one in your vehicle at all times, one in your house, and any other location that you may think about. SUPPLIES TO PUT IN YOUR KIT:
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For more information on vaccinations click here or call 812-353-3244.
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The Health Department and IU Health Community Health are gathering community feedback about the risks of vaping and whether it should be added to the County's Smoking Ordinance. Please tell us by clicking here or on the picture below! Share with your co-workers/friends/neighbors as well!
To view the Monroe County Community Health Assessment (CHA) To stay up-to-date on information in Monroe County follow us on Social Media!
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Mission The mission of the Monroe County Health Department is to protect, promote and improve the health of all people in Monroe County Vision Leading and partnering to create a healthier and safer Monroe County Community. Values -Accountability
MCHD is open to serve you at 119 West 7th Street. Main level - Enter from 7th Street - Health Department main office:
Lower level - Enter from College Ave, a ramp with a mural along the path:
Monroe County Public Health Clinic - Located at 333 E. Miller Drive
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For syringe pick-up requests, please call (812) 349-2543, leave a message, and staff will respond during normal business hours. Click here for information regarding safe sharps and medication disposal in Monroe County. |
Through this website, you are able to link to other websites which are not under the control of the Monroe County Health Department. We have no control over the nature, content, and availability of those sites. The inclusion of any links does not necessarily imply a recommendation or endorse the views expressed within them, they are for informational purposes only.
Welcome to the information site for the Monroe County Employee Services Department. The mission of the Monroe County Employee Services Department is to be proactive in providing quality and professional employee services, training, and support to all Monroe County Offices and employees in a manner that promotes personal and organizational growth, efficiency, and equality; to also ensure courteously, well-qualified employees are recruited, developed, and retained so that the Citizens of Monroe County may continue to take pride in their local government.
The Employee Services Department maintains the personnel files and employment information for each employee, administers all employee benefits offered by the county, administers payroll, and recruits/refers applicants to the hiring departments. We are committed to providing the citizens and taxpayers of Monroe County with the most responsive governmental services possible.
Monroe County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Monroe County Government to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, marital status, veteran status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, or any other legally protected characteristic. This policy applies to all phases of employment including hiring, placement, promotion, transfers, demotion, lay-off, compensation, training, and termination of employment.
All open positions are posted on this website. The County's goal is to find the best-qualified candidate for each position while promoting from within whenever possible.
Applications are accepted for current postings only.
Please peruse this website for more information concerning employee benefits, opportunities, policies, and related matters.
About the OfficeThe 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. |
AttorneysDavid 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. |
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For more information on shelter and garden plot reservations, program registration, and athletic schedules please visit RecDesk
The Monroe County Planning Department performs a vital role in creating and communicating a vision of the county and acts as the primary coordinating agency in the development, adoption, and implementation of the county's land use plans and policies. The department provides both current and long range planning services to the various County boards, including the Plan Commission, Board of Zoning Appeals, County Commissioners, as well as to the general public.
Please call (812-349-2560) or email PlanningOffice@co.monroe.in.us to make an appointment with one of our planners.
We are happy to answer your questions regarding proposed construction, subdividing property, zoning issues, or other related questions. You can use the online form (link below), identify the correct staff member using the Staff & Permits page, or call the main line to have someone answer your call Monday-Friday 8AM - 4PM.
Please see our Monroe CDO website for ways to get involved!
Monroe County Public Notices:
Monroe County has a strong, deeply-rooted bicycling culture and history and is home to Indiana University and the City of Bloomington. The League of American Bicyclists has recognized IU as a bicycle-friendly university and Bloomington as a bicycle-friendly community. In addition, Monroe County hosts a variety of popular cycling events including the Little 500 and the Hilly Hundred.
We are committed to creating and implementing lasting policy and infrastructural improvements to provide safe accommodation for bicycle transportation and recreation in Monroe County. This site provides a variety of bicycle-related resources intended to encourage and support Monroe County cyclists.
Give Us Your Feedback on Active Transportation in Monroe County!
Take our Active Transportation Survey and let us know your thoughts about how we can continue to build a better connected community!
BREAKING NEWS!
From Research to Action to Successful Outcomes
July 17, 2024
Probation is by far the largest form of correctional control in the United States, and a leading cause of incarceration. Despite the widespread use of probation as a method of correctional control, historically little has been known about the drivers of probation violations and how to meaningfully improve outcomes for those under supervision while maintaining community safety. It was against this backdrop that CUNY ISLG launched the Reducing Revocations Challenge (RRC) in 2019, with support from Arnold Ventures.
The RRC aimed to fill the void of information on drivers of revocation through in-depth, mixed-method research, which was conducted in 10 counties during Phase I; in Phase II the findings were put into action with innovative strategies to improve probation outcomes and equity in a subset of those sites: Monroe County, IN; Pima County, AZ; Ramsey County, MN; and Santa Cruz County, CA.
This report documents Phase II and the lessons learned from the RRC for cities and counties seeking to implement similar reforms, and the accompanying policy brief describes the action research model employed in the initiative.
See our blog for a look at what Action Research meant in the RRC, as well as how counties applied what they found.
download the executive summary
Participants for Probation Advisory Workgroup sought
The Monroe County Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative (JDAI) is seeking individuals, age 18 – 25, who have prior experience with our local youth justice system to join a Probation Advisory Workgroup. Members of the Workgroup will provide input on local youth justice system reform efforts.
The Workgroup is being created by the local JDAI Steering Committee in collaboration with the leadership of the Monroe Circuit Court and Monroe Circuit Court Probation Department. This Workgroup is based on recommendations made by a collaborative group of county youth, community leaders, and justice system staff, to increase youth engagement to improve the youth justice system in our community.
Those interested in learning more about this opportunity are encouraged to contact the Monroe County JDAI Coordinator Christine McAfee (phone (812) 349-2649 or email cmcafee@co.monroe.in.us).
Application to serve on the workgroup.
Applications are accepted at any time.
The mission of the Monroe Circuit Court Probation Department is to promote a safer community by intervening in the lives of justice involved individuals, holding them accountable, and serving as a catalyst for positive change.
Monroe Circuit Court Probation Department Informational PowerPoint Presentation
PROBATION NEWS:
REDUCING REVOCATIONS CHALLENGE (RRC) End PHASE 2:
In 2019, Arnold Ventures and the City University of New York Institute for State and Local Governance launched the Reducing Revocations Challenge, a national initiative dedicated to transforming probation supervision and reducing unnecessary failures that contribute to mass incarceration. For the Reducing Revocations Challenge (RRC) Phase 1, Arnold Ventures funded research in ten jurisdictions across the United States, including Monroe County, IN, to examine the drivers behind probation revocations. The challenge supported action research in the selected jurisdictions to better understand why revocations occur and how they can be prevented. Monroe County, IN completed the RRC Phase 1 in June 2021. See findings from Monroe County, Indiana, Final Report (June 30, 2021)
Monroe County and its research partners were chosen as one of only five sites from Phase 1 of the Reducing Revocations Challenge to continue with Phase 2 of the Challenge. In this second phase, Arnold Ventures provided funding to support training for probation officers and other interventions to disrupt pathways that lead to revocation, and ultimately increase client success on community supervision. During Phase 2, from September 2021 to September 2023, the Monroe Circuit Court Probation Department implemented interventions to interrupt probation revocations and track their impact. Because an average probation case lasts between one and two years, we will not have a full picture of the impact of interventions until probationers sentenced under the old norms have processed out, and we can collect data on the experiences of a full group of probationers sentenced under the new norms. Nonetheless, the implementation phase yields critical insights. Our final report covers what we have learned in Phase 2, including both the “how to” of driving policy change through action–research, and some interesting preliminary data.
(1) The full report: Indiana Probation Policy Brief
(2) A short summary of the lessons learned: Indiana Probation Policy Brief Takeaways
Acknowledgements: This research was made possible by funding from Arnold Ventures and with support from CUNY ISLG. Applied research is a collaborative endeavor; it is not possible without the participation of many stakeholders. We are grateful for the assistance and cooperation of Monroe Circuit Court Probation department, as well as the judges, attorneys, and community members who made this work possible. We would also like to thank Emma Stone and Justice System Partners.
Citation: Northcutt Bohmert, Miriam, Troy Hatfield, Michelle Ying, Eric Grommon, and Evan Lowder (2023). “Reducing Revocations Challenge: Phase 2 Policy Brief. Monroe County, Indiana.” Indiana University.
Monroe Probation Deputy Chief Receives National Award
Since 1989, the National Association of Probation Executives (NAPE) and the George J. Beto Criminal Justice Center at Sam Houston State University have recognized the Probation Executive of the Year by presenting the recipient the Sam Houston State University Award. This year’s recipient was Troy Hatfield, Deputy Chief Probation Officer for the Monroe Circuit Court Probation Department in Bloomington, Indiana. This national award was presented at the recent American Probation and Parole Association national conference in New York City where Hatfield served as a presenter for the Reducing Revocations Challenge project funded by Arnold Ventures.
Hatfield is now in his 26th year serving as an Indiana probation officer. He started his career as a juvenile probation officer in Owen County, Indiana. After coming to the Monroe Circuit Court Probation Department in 2004, he quickly moved to leadership and supervisory roles, being promoted to a Community Corrections Supervisor in 2006 and Deputy Chief Probation Officer in 2008.
Since becoming Deputy Chief, Hatfield has served on numerous statewide committees and boards, including the Probation Officers Advisory Board and the Probation Officers Professional Association of Indiana for which he currently serves as President. Monroe Circuit Court Chief Probation Officer Linda Brady who serves on the National Association of Probation Executives Board, nominated Hatfield for the award stating, “Troy’s service on both of these state-wide boards has been instrumental in making positive and progressive changes in the community supervision of offenders. His impact locally has been tremendous during his tenure. He provides strong leadership in this department has helped us move toward more effective use of evidence-based practices.”
Nationally, Hatfield is a member of the American Probation and Parole Association.
Hatfield’s contributions to the field of probation have been recognized through two prestigious awards. He was awarded the Founder’s Award by the Probation Officers Professional Association of Indiana given to those who are dedicated to improving the field of probation. In May 2023, he was honored with the John Augustus Award given to one probation officer each year in the state of Indiana by the Probation Officers Advisory Board to the Judicial Conference of Indiana.
REDUCING REVOCATIONS CHALLENGE (RRC) PHASE 2:
Monroe County and its research partners (listed below) were chosen as one of only five sites across the U.S. to continue with Phase 2 of the Challenge. The first phase focused on examining existing data and talking with probation clients, probation officers, attorneys, and judges to identify potential areas of change. In this second phase, Arnold Ventures provides funding to support training for probation officers and other interventions to disrupt pathways that lead to revocation, and ultimately increase client success on community supervision.
The Probation Department will receive $170,000 to implement three (3) strategies:
Update September 2022: Training to increase probation officer skills in these areas is underway.
Update September 2022: The probation RRC team met with consultant Dr. Brian Lovins several times, alongside probation staff, attorneys, and judges, to revise the standard conditions of probation.
Update September 2022: Workgroups have been identified and are beginning to meet to discuss policy and practice around these important issues.
For additional information contact Dr. Miriam Northcutt Bohmert, Ph.D., at mirnorth@indiana.edu.
REDUCING REVOCATIONS CHALLENGE PROJECT PHASE 1:
Findings from Monroe County, Indiana, Final Report (June 30, 2021). In May 2019, Arnold Ventures and the City University of New York Institute for State and Local Governance (ISLG)announced the launch of the Reducing Revocations Challenge, a national initiative dedicated to transforming probation supervision and reducing unnecessary failures that contribute to mass incarceration. Arnold Ventures funded research in ten jurisdictions across the United States to examine the drivers behind probation revocations. The challenge supported action research in the selected jurisdictions to better understand why revocations occur and how they can be prevented. This is the final report for Monroe County, Indiana. For additional information contact Dr. Miriam Northcutt Bohmert, Ph.D., at mirnorth@indiana.edu.
The Monroe County Community Corrections Advisory Board
The Monroe County Community Corrections Advisory Board approved expanding the duties of the board to include serving as the local Justice Reinvestment Advisory Council pursuant to HB 1068 Local or Regional Justice Reinvestment Advisory Councils.
Probation officers want juveniles to know they care-WRTV ABC News video
At the Monroe Circuit Court Probation Office, Juvenile Division, there is no "business as usual" these days. "Care packages" for youth, to let them know their probation officers care about their well-being are being delivered this week. Inside is a variety of items, including snacks, candy, playing cards, and brain teasers.
Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative (JDAI) Presentation
Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative (JDAI) Presentation about Community Partnerships, Grant Funds, Data, and Statistics. Presentation for Monroe County Commissioners 7-1-2020
PRETRIAL RISK ASSESSMENT IN PRACTICE: LESSONS AND RESEARCH FROM INDIANA
Presentation by Center for Behavioral Health and Justice, Wayne State University July 15, 2020
Link to video of the webinar
Link to PowerPoint presentation from the webinar
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