Alcoholic Beverage BoardBoard of HealthCentral Emergency Dispatch Policy BoardExtension BoardParks & Recreation BoardProperty Tax Assessment Board of AppealsCounty Commission on Public RecordsWaste Reduction District BoardHighway MaintenanceSurveyor Review BoardTax SaleCivil DivisionHelp DeskEmployment / Job OpportunitiesProbation (Home)Community CorrectionsConvention Center Steering CommitteeAdministrative StaffAnimal Management CommissionCommunity Corrections Advisory BoardDrainage BoardEmergency Management Advisory CouncilAccess to Recreation Endowment Advisory CommissionClinical StaffChild SupportAdult DivisionCorrectional CenterGIS DivisionEconomic Development CommissionStaff & PermitsWhat is a Soil & Water Conservation DistrictBoard of Aviation CommissionersBoard of Zoning AppealsLocal Emergency Planning CommitteeTraffic CommissionCriminalFutures Family Planning ClinicCourt Alcohol and Drug ProgramInternal Controls Oversight CommitteePrevention and OutreachAbout MCSWCDKarst Farm Park Justice Fiscal Advisory CommitteeMonroe County Election BoardHistoric Preservation Board of ReviewMaintenanceCommunity Service ProgramsJuvenile DivisionPublic Health ClinicStormwater Program
To protect the economic welfare, health, peace, and morals of the people of this state
To regulate and limit the manufacture, sale, possession, and use of alcohol and alcoholic beverages
To regulate the sale, possession, and distribution of tobacco products
To provide for the raising of revenue
Members of the Board will represent the State Alcohol and Tobacco Commission to members of the community. They will participate in public hearings at which applications for alcoholic beverage permits will be considered and voted upon. They will be able to listen and respond to the concerns of the community to ensure that all Hoosiers have a voice in their government.
Boards of health are part of state and local public health systems and are charged to address health promotion, disease prevention, and public protection.
They provide the necessary guidance and oversight of a local health department to assure the community’s health. Boards of health are a powerful part of a local public health system. Board roles vary across the country. In Indiana, boards set policies, hire and fire the health officer, review operational data and challenge any organizational activity when necessary. Boards also have financial oversight of the local health department.
IC 16-20-2: Local Boards of Health
IC 16-20-2-2: Establishment and maintenance of local health department; adoption of health ordinances Sec. 2. (a) Except as provided in IC 16-20-3, the executive of each county shall by ordinance establish and maintain a local health department.
The board meets quarterly at the Extension Office.
MEMBER
APPOINTING BODY
TERM EXPIRATION DATE
Lily Albright, Vice President
12-31-17
Ike Redden
4-H Representative
Gina Forrest, President
12-31-17
Jill Ferguson
12-31-17
Evelyn Harrell
MG Representative
Barry Lessow
12-31-16
Jenny Mack
12-31-17
Curt Merlau, Secretary
12-31-16
Neil Smith
12-31-17
Tony Schershel
4-H Rep
12-31-16
Zac Simpkins
12-31-16
Michelle Hardy
12-31-17
Kay Strahm
EH Representative
12-31-12
Josh Jachim
Junior Leader Representative
12-31-14
Rick Routon
12-31-17
The Parks & Recreation Board is a seven-member board which manages the county park system on behalf of the Monroe County Commissioners, sets policy, approves claim expenditures, and proposes departmental budgets. The Park Board members are appointed by Commissioners (1 appointment), Council (2 appointments), Board of Judges (2 appointments), Mayor of Bloomington (1 appointment), and the Extension Agent as an ex-officio voting member.
The Parks and Recreation Board shall have those powers and duties prescribed by Indiana code 36-10-3-11
In addition to those powers and duties, the Board shall have additional powers and duties as follows:
Exercise general supervision of/and make rules for the department
Establish rules governing the use of the park and recreation facilities and programs by the public
Appoint the necessary administrative officers of the department and fix their duties
Establish standards and qualification for the appointment of all personnel and approve their appointments without regard to politics
Make recommendations and an annual report to the County Council and Board of County Commissioners concerning the operation of the Board and the status of park and recreation programs in the county
Prepare and submit annual budget and salary recommendations in the same manner as other executive departments of the county
Approve all claims and expenditures for disbursement in the same manner as other executive departments of the county.
The Parks & Recreation Board meets the third Wednesday of every month at 3:30 p.m. in Room 100B in the Showers Building.
Each county shall have a county Property Tax Assessment Board of Appeals composed of individuals who are at least 18 years of age and knowledgeable in the valuation of the property.
The fiscal body of the county shall appoint two individuals to the Board. At least one of the members appointed by the county fiscal body must be a certified level two assessor-appraiser.
The Board of Commissioners of the county shall appoint two freehold members so that not more than two of the three members may be of the same political party and so that the members are residents of the county. At least one of the members appointed by the Board of County Commissioners must be a certified level two assessor-appraiser. A person appointed to a Property Tax Assessment Board of Appeals may not serve on the Property Tax Assessment Board of Appeals of another county at the same time. The members of the Board shall elect a president. The employees of the county assessor shall provide administrative support to the Property Tax Assessment Board of Appeals. The county assessor is not a voting member of the Property Tax Assessment Board of Appeals and shall serve as secretary of the Board. The secretary shall keep full and accurate minutes of the proceedings of the Board. A majority of the Board constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business. Any question properly before the board may be decided by the agreement of a majority of the whole board. This Board takes a lot of dedication and knowledge. The Board meets daily for months during a re-assessment year. In a non-reassessment year, the Board is on call the entire year. The Board must attend regular training sessions called by the Department of Local Government Finance.
IC 5-15-5.1-14 A public official or agency may not mutilate, destroy, sell, loan, or otherwise dispose of any government record, except under a record retention schedule or with the written consent of the commission.
Every local office (county and city) is responsible for keeping their own office’s records according to the retention schedules and laws. This includes the library and our two school systems as well.
The County Commission on Public Records (CCPR) in each county helps the local offices (county and city) with their records management needs. The CCPR can approve and document what happens to the office’s records and share news/updates with them from the Indiana Archives and Records Administration (IARA). Mainly, the CCPR is responsible for collecting the completed NOD/44905 forms, approving the PR-1A and PR-1B forms, forwarding any updates or changes from IARA to the offices, and being available for record management questions.
PLEASE NOTE: local policy differs from the state in that we still require you to submit your 44905 Notice of Destruction to the Local Records Commission and wait 30 days for us to review and get back to you with any issues before destroying any documents.
Forms (30505 NEW, 57236 NEW, 44905) can be foundHERE.
2024 MEETING SCHEDULE:
Start Time - 3:00 pm
Dates - second Thursdays, quarterly
Feb 15 (Thursday) May 16(Thursday) August 15 (Thursday) November 14 (Thursday) (NOTE: Date change)
LOCAL GOVERNMENT RECORDS MANAGEMENT: DESTRUCTION SCHEDULE
A quick reference for use with your records retention schedule
IC 5-15-5.1-14
"A public official or agency may not mutilate, destroy, sell, loan, or otherwise dispose of any government record, except under a record retention schedule or with the written consent of the commission."
INSTRUCTIONS
In the left column, find the year your records were created.
In the top row, find the retention period for your records, based on what is listed in the appropriate county/local records retention schedule.
A year will be listed at the spot where the two overlap; your records will be eligible for destruction in January of that year.
Year Created
3 Years
4 Years
5 Years
6 Years
10 Years
2012
2016
2017
2018
2019
2023
2013
2017
2018
2019
2020
2024
2014
2018
2019
2020
2021
2025
2015
2019
2020
2021
2022
2026
2016
2020
2021
2022
2023
2027
2017
2021
2022
2023
2024
2028
2018
2022
2023
2024
2025
2029
2019
2023
2024
2025
2026
2030
2020
2024
2025
2026
2027
2031
2021
2025
2026
2027
2028
2032
2022
2026
2027
2028
2029
2033
2023
2027
2028
2029
2030
2034
View our site athttp://gogreendistrict.com/ for your guide to waste management issues in Monroe County, the locations of our facilities, and hours of operation. For details on our recycling locations, click the site below:
Orange Bag Trash Service at Rural Recycling Centers
Monroe County residents who use the District's Rural Recycling Centers are required to dispose of their non-recyclable trash in Big Orange Bags (BOB) or Little Orange Bags (LOB). Bags cost $12.50 per roll for 33 gals. BOBs, and $15.00 a roll for LOBs. Bags come in rolls of 10 for 33 gals. BOBs, and in rolls of 20 for 15 gals. LOBs. (That's $1.50 each for BOBs and $.625 each for LOBs) and are available at most Monroe County grocery and hardware stores.
Bags are available to low-income residents through the South Central Community Action Program.
Remember, this Orange Bag Trash program applies only to people using the Southside, Northeast, Westside, and Ellettsville Recycling Centers. This program does not apply to Bloomington residents who have city curbside pick-up or people using private trash haulers although they may use the service if they wish.
There is no fee or bag required to drop off items for recycling at the Recycling Centers. Call (812) 349-2020 for further details.
The Monroe County Highway Maintenance Department is responsible formaintenance of all county roads. The department's specific functions include street resurfacing, snow removal, street sweeping, dust and vegetation control, chip and sealing, grading gravel roads, and sign maintenance.
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Monroe County Surveyor Review Board
Members are appointed annually by the county surveyor and approved by the county commissioners.
Tax Sale Properties:Pursuant to the laws of the Indiana General Assembly, notice is hereby given that each parcel, tract, or item of real property (“real property”) listed below will be offered for sale, and will be sold to the highest bidder, during the 2024 Monroe County Tax Sale public auction (“tax sale”), by the Monroe County Treasurer, for delinquent taxes and/or special assessments, subject to the right of redemption.The County Auditor and the County Treasurer reserve the right to withhold from sale any real property that has been listed in error or that otherwise becomes ineligible for sale either prior to or during the sale.
Minimum Bid:Each real property listed below will be sold for an amount which will not be less than the sum of the following:
1.The delinquent taxes and special assessments on the real property;
2.The taxes and special assessments on the real property that are due and payable in the year of the sale whether or not they are delinquent;
3.The penalties which are due on the delinquencies;
4.$50.00 for postage and publication costs;
5.$150.00 for interested party notification costs; and,
6.Any unpaid costs remaining from prior tax sales.
Redemption Period: Pursuant to IC 6-1.1-25-4, the period during which real properties may be redeemed (redemption period) is:
One year after the date of the sale (i.e., Thursday, October 3, 2025) for properties sold during the tax sale;
One hundred twenty (120) days after the Monroe County Commissioners acquired a lien on the property under IC 6-1.1-24-6 (i.e., Friday, January 31, 2025 or one hundred twenty (120) days after the Monroe County Commissioners sells its tax sale certificate to the property under IC 6-1.1-24 (date to be determined); and,
One hundred twenty (120) days after the date of sale to a purchasing agency qualified under IC 36-7-17 (Urban Homesteading Agency) or IC 36-7-17.1 (Alternative Urban Homesteading Program) (i.e., Friday, January 31, 2025).
Redemption Amount:If the property sold, a person redeeming the real property after the sale must pay:
One hundred ten percent (110%) of the amount of the minimum bid for which the real property was offered at the time of sale if the property is redeemed not more than six (6) months after the date of sale (i.e., on or before Thursday, April 3, 2025); or,
One hundred fifteen percent 115% of the amount of the minimum bid for which the real property was offered at the time of sale, if redeemed more than six (6) months after the date of sale (i.e., after Thursday, April 3, 2025); and,
The amount by which the purchase price exceeds the minimum bid on the real property plus five percent (5%) interest per annum on the amount by which the purchase price exceeds the amount of the minimum bid; and,
All taxes and special assessments on the real property paid by the purchaser after the tax sale plus five percent (5%) interest per annum on the amount of taxes and special assessments paid by the purchaser on the redeemed property; and,
The following costs, if any, incurred by the purchaser or the purchaser’s assignee ( subject to IC 6-1.1-5-2(e) and Court order):attorney fees and costs of giving notice pursuant to IC 6-1.1-25-4.5; and, costs of a title search or of examining and updating the abstract of title for the real property.
Tax Sale Surplus:If the real property is sold for an amount that exceeds the minimum bid (“surplus”) and the property is not redeemed, the owner of record of the real property who is divested of ownership at the time the tax deed is issued may have a right to the tax sale surplus.
Application for Judgment and Defenses:
The County Auditor and County Treasurer will apply on or after September 18, 2024, for a Court judgment against the real property for an amount (“judgement amount”) that is not less than the minimum bid amount previously described, and for an order to sell the real property at public auction to the highest bidder, subject to the right of redemption.Any defense to the application for judgment must be filed with the Monroe Circuit Court and served to the County Auditor and the County Treasurer before September 18, 2024.The County Auditor and the County Treasurer are entitled to receive all pleadings, motions, petitions, and other filings related to the defense to the application for judgment.The Court will set a date for a hearing at least seven (7) days before the advertised tax sale date and the Court will determine any defenses to the application for judgment at the hearing.
Payment of Judgment Amount Prior to Tax Sale:No property listed below shall be sold if, at any time before the sale, the total judgment amount is paid in full.
Tax Sale Date and Format:The tax sale will be held on October 3, 2024, beginning at 10:00 a.m., and ending at 3:00 p.m., during which time each listed real property remaining eligible for sale will have been offered for sale.
The Monroe County 2024 Tax Sale will be conducted in an on-line public auction format, pursuant to the electronic sale provisions of IC 6-1.1-24-2(b)(10), at the following web site:www.zeusauction.com.Each tract or real property offered for sale will have a specific closing time posted on the auction web site.
Persons interested in participating in the on-line public auction must comply with the registration procedures and auction rules set forth on the county treasurer’s website:www.co.monroe.in.us/treasurer; and, on the auction website:www.zeusauction.com.Participants must become a member of the auction website, and must read, understand, and agree to the rules of sale and to the payment terms.There is no cost associated with becoming a member of the auction website or registering to bid.Once you become a member of the auction website, you must additionally register for the Monroe County auction.
The registration period for the auction begins at 8:00 a.m. on September 3, 2024, and ends on September 27, 2024, at 3:00 p.m.A person must fully complete the registration process during the registration period in order to be approved to bid during the auction.Additionally all bids and bidders must comply with the requirements of IC 6-1.1-24-5.1, 5.3, and 5.4.
Pursuant to IC 6-1.1-24-5(I), during the auction, computer terminals will be made available for use by approved bidders in the Auditor's Office at the Monroe County Courthouse, 100 W. Kirkwood Ave. Room 209, Bloomington, Indiana.Approved bidders desiring to use one of the terminals to place bids must reserve time on the terminal through the Monroe County Treasurers Office.Reservations will be made for twenty minute periods, subject to availability.To reserve time on a terminal, please call Christina Ellis at (812) 349-2523.
No Warranties:MONROE COUNTY DOES NOT WARRANT THE STREET ADDRESSES, COMMON DESCRIPTIONS, LEGAL DESCRIPTIONS OR KEY NUMBERS OF THE REAL PROPERTY SET FOR IN THE FOLLOWING LIST, WHICH IS ONLY PROVIDED FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES.
Witness my hand and seal, this 21st day of August 2024.
BRIANNE GREGORY, Auditor of Monroe County, Indiana.
While Clerk and Court staff cannot give legal advice, we may share information. Clerks cannot tell parties what type of case to file, but we may share information about available forms and general questions about filing processes.
Citizens of Indiana have access to case filings not precluded by Rules on Access to Court Records Rule 5. If you wish to view a pending case or a closed case, Odyssey (the judicial tracking information program) provides access to court information via the internet. You can access case information without visiting or placing a call to the Justice Building. Please note: Juvenile and mental health matters, per Rules on Access to Court Records Rule 5 are not accessible.
Visitors must know at the minimum the first 3 letters of the last name or full case number to perform the search. If you are using only the first 3 letters, place an * after the 3rd letter prior to submitting.
**Juvenile Paternity cases filed prior to July 1, 2014 may not appear on mycase.in.gov.**
Civil Case Types
AD: Adoption
CB: Court Business Record (Court orders that refer to non-case matters such as the appointment of judge pro tem, drawing the jury, etc.)
CC: Civil Collection
CP: Civil Plenary (New CP case numbers shall not be issued after 12/31/2001. CP cases filed before 1/1/2002 shall continue to bear the CP case type.)
CT: Civil Tort
DC: Domestic Relations with Children (to be used for cases filed on or after 1/1/2017)
DN: Domestic Relations No Children (to be used for cases filed on or after 1/1/2017)
DR: Domestic Relation (Includes Dissolution of Marriage, Annulment, and Legal Separation. New DR case numbers shall not be issued after 12/31/2016. DR cases filed before 1/1/2017 shall continue to bear the DR case type.)
EM: Estate, Miscellaneous
ES: Estate, Supervised
EU: Estate, Unsupervised
GU: Guardianship
JC: Juvenile CHINS
JD: Juvenile Delinquency
JM: Juvenile Miscellaneous
JP: Juvenile Paternity
JS: Juvenile Status
JT: Juvenile Termination of Parental Rights
MF: Mortgage Foreclosure
MH: Mental Health
MI: Miscellaneous (Civil cases other than those specifically identified, such as change of name, appointment of appraisers, marriage waivers, etc.)
OE: Exempted Ordinance Violation
OV: Local Ordinance Violation
PC: Post Conviction Relief Petition
PL: Civil Plenary (Civil Plenary cases filed after 1/1/2002. All Civil cases except those otherwise specifically designated.)
PO: Order of Protection
RS: Reciprocal Support
SC: Small Claim
TP: Verified Petition for Issuance of a Tax Deed
TR: Trust
TS: Application for Judgment in a Tax Sale
XP: Expungement Petition (for petitions filed under I.C. 35-38-9)
*Please note the applicable Sheriff Service fee of $28 is to be paid to the Circuit Court Clerk. The fee is paid to the county which has jurisdiction of the case. Parties are to take proof of payment and copies to the County Sheriff's Office in which the party to be served lives. For more details, contact the Circuit Court Clerk or indianalegalhelp.org
Adoptions (AD)
Our office does not have court forms packets for adoptions.
IC 31-19-2-2 Adoption of minor child; petition; venue; substituting petitioner
Sec. 2. (a) A resident of Indiana who seeks to adopt a child less than eighteen (18) years of age may, by attorney of record, file a petition for adoption with the clerk of the court having probate jurisdiction in the county in which:
(1) the petitioner for adoption resides;
(2) a licensed child placing agency or governmental agency having custody of the child is located; or
These cases may be used for recording Foreign Judgment or Lis Pendens, Appointment of Pro Tempore or Senior or Special Judge, Workforce Development.
IC 32-30-11 Controls the lis pendens process and the burden of properly filing a lis pendens notice is upon the filer. The purpose of the notice is to provide notice to the public of a claim against the real estate described in the notice and filing it in a court case does not provide notice to the public as the statutory procedure creates a place for the public to search for these notices. A lis pendens notice is a clerk record and not a court record although often (mistakenly) filed in the court case by a party.
A case type designating civil cases in which the parties are generally engaged in litigation over a contract or some other business dealing involving real or personal property and claiming only Equitable or Injunctive Relief.
A tort, in common law jurisdiction, is a civil wrong (other than breach of contract) that causes a claimant to suffer loss or harm, resulting in legal liability for the person who commits the tortious act.
If Child Support is to be received, the decree of dissolution must include the following statement: Payor of Support must pay an annual docket fee to the Clerk pursuant to IC 33-19-6-5
Petitions to establish paternity or support for children born out of wedlock
JP case contents before July 1, 2014 are confidential and only parties of record may access the information upon verification of identity. JP case contents after July 1, 2014 are public access.
Juvenile Protection Orders (JQ)
This case type is only used for child protection orders filed by DCS pursuant to IC 31-34-2.3
These Trial Rules are officially titled “Failure to rule on motion” and “Time for holding issue under advisement; delay of entering a judgment” but are commonly known as the “lazy judge” rules.
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Monroe County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Below is a listing of current employment opportunities in county government, along with a job posting for each. If you would like to apply, please click on the Application Link, complete it, and submit it to the appropriate contact person. A resume may be required or optional. Please read the job posting for specific information.
NOTE:If you are applying for a position in the Sheriff's Office, you must either go to their office and pick up an application or you can go online and fill out the application and bring or mail it to the department. We will not accept the application the county has online.
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Starting annual salary $65,665 plus benefits Exempt; 40 hours; 7:30am-4:30pm with a 1-hr unpaid lunch break, M-F; some evenings and weekends may be required
The Committee shall review, recommend, and oversee the selection and work of the Architect for the Project. In order to assure accountability to their constituents, the selection of the architect for the Convention/Civic Center must be approved by a majority vote of the four elected officials on the Steering Committee before the item may be considered by either entity.
This Section notwithstanding, nothing, including the Committee, shall override or circumvent the authority of statutory entities required to review and approve contracts, financing, petitions, applications, permits, or any other mandatory processes. All appointments shall serve at the pleasure of the appointing body.
Convention Center Expansion Proceeds with Community Engagement Period
The Convention Center Steering Committee for Accountability, on behalf of the City of Bloomington and Monroe County Government, invites the community to attend a public forum on Wednesday, March 6 from 5:30-7:00 p.m. at the Monroe Convention Center (302 S. College Ave.) to provide input and ask questions regarding the Convention Center expansion project. In addition, community members may contribute questions, feedback, and comments athttps://bloomingtonmonroeccc.blogspot.com/, where updates about the project will also be posted.
The link is a live link and allows you to comment and ask questions regarding the project.
Victoria "Viki" Thevenow, Executive Director: Viki joined YSB in 2016 with experience in managing court services, probation, and community corrections programs in Monroe County. Viki served on the YSB Advisory Board in the 1970s and 80s and has worked with Monroe County at-risk youth for more than four decades. She has a BA in Psychology & Forensic Studies and a Master’s Degree in Counseling from Indiana University.
Vanessa Schmidt, she/her, Deputy Director: Vanessa began working at the agency in 2009. She served as the Shelter Outreach & Safe Place Coordinator before moving into the role of Program Coordinator in 2015. In 2022, Vanessa transitioned to her current role as YSB's Deputy Director. Vanessa is a 2007 graduate of Indiana University, earning a BA in Criminal Justice, focusing on juvenile advocacy. In 2018, Vanessa received a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from Indiana Wesleyan University.
Emily Arthur, she/her, Development and Training Manager: Emily first joined YSB in 2015. She worked as a direct care staff member in the emergency shelter for more than six years in the roles of Residential Specialist and Residential Coordinator. Emily is a proud first-generation college graduate with a Bachelor’s Degree from Indiana University Bloomington in Liberal Studies. In 2020, Emily became certified at the Professional level as a Child and Youth Care Practitioner. Outside of YSB, Emily enjoys spending time with her two children and partner, going to concerts, and watching movies.
Sara Jamieson, she/her, Program Coordinator: Sara first joined YSB in 2013 as the Office Manager until 2016. She returned in 2022 as the Program Coordinator with experience in program management and administration by holding positions including Assistant Program Director for a long-term residential care facility. Sara has worked with youth and families since 2009 in a variety of settings. She is a 2011 graduate of Indiana Wesleyan University, earning a BA in Pre-Art Therapy, with a focus in Child Development. Outside of YSB Sara enjoys spending time with her family, camping, and working on a variety of art projects.
Julia Macias, she/they, Data Specialist: Julia started as an intern on the MC3 data team at Youth Services Bureau. She recently graduated from Indiana University with a Bachelor’s degree in Informatics. Julia is a proponent for sustainability and accessibility. Julia is passionate about using technology to gather data in order to break down barriers for not only youth, but their families as well. Julia is a proud cat parent to their two cats and enjoys trying new restaurants with her partner.
Purpose
The Animal Management Commission of Monroe County shall have the authority and responsibility to:
Recommend to the Sheriff principles and standards for the management of animals within the County
In cooperation with the Monroe County Sheriff, enforce statutes and ordinances concerning the management of animals within the County
Hear and decide appeals of ordinance violation notices issued by the Animal Management Officers, but only in those cases where the Animal Management Commission receives a written request for hearing from the recipient of the notice, or from the owner of the animals cited in the notice, within ten days of the issuance of the notice. In deciding the appeal, the Animal Management Commission may affirm, modify or annul the notice
Make recommendations to the County Council and the Board of Commissioners as to the necessary ordinances concerning management of dogs and other animals
the community corrections plan and the application for financial aid required by section 4 of this chapter
the forensic diversion program plan under IC 11-12-3.
Observe and coordinate community corrections programs in the county
Make an annual report to the county fiscal body, county executive, or, in a county having a consolidated city, the city-county council, containing an evaluation of the effectiveness of programs receiving financial aid under this chapter and recommendations for improvement, modification, or discontinuance of these programs
Ensure that programs receiving financial aid under this chapter comply with the standards adopted by the department under section 5 of this chapter
Recommend to the county executive or, in a county having a consolidated city, to the city-county council, the approval or disapproval of contracts with units of local government or nongovernmental agencies that desire to participate in the community corrections plan.
LOCAL JUSTICE REINVESTMENT ADVISORY COUNCIL (JRAC)
Governor Eric Holcomb signed House Enrolled Act (HEA) 1068into law on April 8, 2021 (effective July 1, 2021). This legislation established a local Justice Reinvestment Advisory Council (Local JRAC) in each county [IC 33-38-9.5-4].
Local JRACs are required:
to promote the use of evidence-based and best practices in the areas of community-based sentencing alternatives and recidivism reduction
review, evaluate, and make recommendations about local practices (community-based corrections and jail overcrowding)
compile reports as directed by the State JRAC
communicate with the State JRAC to establish and implement best practices and to ensure consistent collection and reporting of data
Membership
A Local JRAC consists of the following members or designees:
chief public defender or public defender
elected prosecuting attorney
director of local community mental health center
county sheriff
director of county community corrections program
chief probation officer
president of county executive
president of county fiscal body
county circuit or superior judge exercising criminal jurisdiction
Under Indiana Code, (IC 36-9-27-4 Establishment) there is established in each county a drainage board, which shall act in the name of "The Monroe County Drainage Board" and will oversee the use, construction, and maintenance of the county’s “Regulated or Legal Drains”. Although Monroe County does not currently have any "regulated drains", the Board provides much needed review and technical expertise related to stormwater and other drainage issues throughout the county.
At monthly meetings, the Drainage Board serves in a number of ways, including: interpretation of drainage easements, assisting the MS4 Coordinator with review of upcoming development projects (particularly at the request of the Plan Commission), providing comment on any relevant ordinance amendments, and more.
The Emergency Management Council is responsible for ensuring multi-jurisdictional preparation and cooperation for disaster prevention, disaster preparedness, disaster response and recovery services.
The County Emergency Management Advisory Council is responsible for the general supervision and control over the emergency management and disaster program of the County.
The council, with the approval of the county executive (Board of Commissioners), select a county emergency management and disaster director who has direct responsibility for the organization, administration, and operation of the emergency management program in the county; and is responsible to the chairman of the county emergency management advisory council.
The purpose of the Monroe County Access to Recreation Endowment Advisory Committee is to make recommendations to the Community Foundation of Bloomington and Monroe County, Inc. for the distribution of the Monroe County Access to Creation Endowment Fund’s available income.
The Committee may recommend distributing the Endowment Fund’s spendable income on the maintenance of the Karst Farm Park Playscape, and/or on accessible recreation improvements, and/or on future accessibility projects. All accessibility improvements and projects must be constructed on public property in Monroe County and the recreation opportunity must be open to the public. The Committee’s power is limited to an advisory capacity.
An annual meeting of the Committee shall be held each year upon the call of the President for the purpose of electing officers, and for the transaction of such business as may come before the meeting. The President may call for additional meetings throughout the year.
MEMBERS
APPOINTING BODY
TERM EXPIRATION DATE
Evelyn Harrell
Commissioners
1-1-26
Brian O'Neill
Commissioners
1-1-26
Margie Rice
Commissioners
1-1-25
Joyce Poling
Commissioners
1-1-24
Kelli Witmer
Commissioners
1-1-24
Lexi Orfanos
Commissioners
1-1-23
Marcus Whited
Commissioners
1-1-25
For an initial referral or information on counseling services, please call our 24-hour desk at 812-349-2507.
Monica Fleetwood Black, she/her, Clinical Coordinator: Monica Fleetwood Black was born and raised in Bloomington, IN. She graduated from Earlham College in 2010, got her MSW from IUPUI in 2014, and earned a Master’s in African American and African Diaspora Studies from IU Bloomington in 2017. She has been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker since 2017. She has previously worked at Family Solutions as a home-based therapist and IU Health Riley Physicians doing outpatient therapy. Monica is also an adjunct faculty member with the IU School of Social Work where she has taught a Practicum course for the last two years. In August 2021, Monica moved into her current role with YSB. She enjoys gardening, kayaking, hiking, and traveling with her husband Garrett, and is the mother of two cat brothers, Simi and Soji. Monica and her husband are also proud parents of twin girls!
Michael Block, they/he, Counselor: Michael received both their Bachelor's in Psychology and Master's in Social Work from Indiana University. They have experience working with adolescents and young adults, and they are passionate about empowerment and advocacy. In their free time, Michael enjoys volunteering in the community, making music, and spending time with their cat and dog.
Julianna DeLano, she/her, Counselor: Julianna holds a Master's in Social Work from Indiana University. She has had multiple years of experience in the social service sector, primarily working with adolescents as a case manager. In her free time, Julianna can be found spending time with her cat and cleaning for fun.
Zoë Mulkey, she/her, Counselor: Zoë earned a Bachelor’s in Social Work and Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies and Master’s in Clinical Social Work from the University of Kansas. Previously, Zoë worked as a case manager for adolescents in foster care. Zoë is passionate about continuing her work with at-risk teenagers. In her free time, Zoë enjoys spending time with her two dogs and playing the saxophone.
Angela Reece, she/her, Clinical Services Case Manager: Angela began working at the agency in 2018, serving in various direct care positions in the Binkley House Shelter before moving into her role in 2022. Angela is a 2019 graduate of Indiana University with a BA in Psychology and a minor in Counseling. Youth advocacy and development have been longstanding passions for Angela, and she hopes to become a foster parent for at-risk teens in the future.
Wendy Greco, she/her, Educational Case Manager: Wendy holds a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from Indiana University. She was a teacher for five years before starting her career here at YSB. Wendy enjoys hiking and spending time outdoors with her two dogs.
For any request for Child Support to be ordered, a Family Law Information sheet including social security numbers for children (if possible) is required to be filed within the respective case with the Monroe Circuit Court.
Please note that Child Support is not a case type. Child support is commonly ordered within family law cases such as a divorce with children or juvenile paternity case type.
For information about your child support case or to get your ISETS Case #, contact the KIDSLINE at 800-840-8757. For more information visit childsupport.in.gov
Child Support payments are deposited into a custodial party's personal checking or savings account. If a custodial party chooses direct deposit, he/she must complete and return the Direct Deposit Authorization Form, State Form 51519, with all necessary documentation to the Indiana State Central Collection Unit (INSCCU). After an initial 10 day waiting period to allow for verification of the banking information, any child support payments received will begin to be deposited into the designated account. Custodial parties who have questions about direct deposit or have made changes to their designated account should contact the Kidsline at (800) 840-8757.
How to Calculate Arrears - Find your last order issued, request a child support payment history and use this workbook as a guide to calculate. Please note the Child Support Program does not give arrearages over the phone.
Child Support Division Reminders: Reminders may be in the form of telephone inquiries or letters which may include a description of the risk for contempt proceedings, incarceration, regular compliance reviews, and establishment of an Income Withholding Order.
Contempt of Court: The intentional violation of an order for support may lead to the court's determination that the person is in contempt of court. If so, the Court may commit the person to jail for a maximum of 180 days.
Income Withholding Orders: As required by Indiana Law, the Child Support Division will obtain an Income Withholding Order to withhold child support payments from the delinquent person's wages or other income. Failure to comply with providing accurate employment and address information is punishable and qualifies for contempt, subjecting the person to incarceration.
Tax Intercept Program: The Tax Intercept Program allows authorities to intercept of federal and state income tax refunds and lottery winnings of the delinquent party.
Professional and Driver's License Suspension: Under Indiana Code 31-25-4-32, whenever the Indiana Child Support Bureau finds that a party is delinquent in child support payments by $2,000 or 3 months behind in payments, a notice is issued which informs the party that they must pay back payments in full, make an arrangement with the Indiana Child Support Bureau, adhere to an Income Withholding Order or request a hearing within 20 days. If the delinquent party fails to comply, the Indiana Child Support Bureau may suspend their driver's license, professional license, hunting, fishing, and trapping licenses. The Indiana Child Support Bureau oversees the management of these activities.
Motor Vehicle Liens, Liens and Judgment: Under Indiana Code 31-25-4-30, the Indiana Child Support Bureau may issue a motor vehicle lien which restricts the party's ability to buy and sell vehicles by enforcing a lien until child support payments are made.
Criminal Charges: All civil remedies available will be enforced, but criminal charges may be filed if the issue is not resolved. Indiana Code 35-46-1-5 allows for the classification of a class D felony when there is intentional failure to financially support a dependent or overdue amounts in excess of $15,000. A Class D Felony is punishable and/or a fine up to $10,000.
The Adult Division of the Probation Department promotes public safety and strives to reduce recidivism while supervising more than 2,000 adult offenders sentenced to probation or released from custody under the supervision of adult probation. Offenders are held accountable in a fair and just way through a balance of supervision, correctional services, and sanctions designed to develop necessary skills for success while effectively using community resources.
The Adult Division divides supervision and services into the following areas:
Intake Unit
Administrative Unit
Supervision Unit
Enhanced Supervision Unit
INTAKE UNIT
The Intake Unit is the initial point of contact for adult offenders who will be supervised by Monroe Circuit Court Adult Probation. The purpose of the Intake Unit is to provide the initial intake, assessment and case plan for offenders who have been placed on probation.
Probation officers have the specialized training and expertise necessary to examine the needs of the offender and the present risk to the community. Intake probation officers strive to accurately assess each offender’s needs, risk for recidivism, mental health status, and substance use history in order to develop a preliminary case plan. Intake probation officers make referrals to substance abuse and mental health providers.
Intake probation officers also complete Presentence Investigations (PSIs) for the Court. The Presentence Investigation Report contributes to a timely, fair, and consistent sentencing process. Intake probation officers provide a full written investigation which includes: the circumstances of a criminal offense; a defendant's criminal record; defendant’s personal history, present condition, and living environment; and sentence recommendations. The investigation report assists the court by providing information that is relevant to the sentencing decision and by presenting sentencing options that give the offender an opportunity to achieve positive changes through integrated supervision, treatment, and sanction strategies. As part of the presentence investigation, victims are given the opportunity to inform the sentencing court how they have been affected by the crime committed against them and are provided ongoing information during and after sentencing. The PSI report is provided to the defendant, the Prosecutor, and the Court and is a resource that is available to other agencies as provided by Indiana law.
ADMINISTRATIVE UNIT
The Administrative Unit provides reduced direction and resources to offenders who have been sentenced to a suspended sentence without a term of supervised probation, and offenders sentenced by the Monroe Circuit Court but who reside in another jurisdiction and have had their probation supervision transferred to that jurisdiction.
The Administrative Unit’s focus is tracking offender compliance with terms of a suspended sentence, monitoring new criminal activity, and responding to violations with an array of sanctions, including an increased level of community supervision. An offender on probation with the Administrative Unit is not normally required to see a supervising probation officer in Monroe County, but must report any changes in address; report any arrests; and complete any court-ordered conditions including payment of restitution, court costs and fees.
SUPERVISION UNIT
When a person is convicted of a crime, the trial judge may order probation. The Adult Probation Division is responsible for supervising adults on court-ordered probation and monitoring their compliance with the conditions set forth by the court. The Monroe Circuit Court has established standard conditions of probation for adult offenders. Adult Probation Conditions
The Judicial Conference of Indiana requires probation departments to classify supervisions and measure probation officer workloads according to the Indiana Case Classification and Workload Measures System. This system provides probation departments with a standardized risk assessment, needs assessment and an accompanying workload formula. Indiana Probation Standards require assigned probation officers to maintain contact with their probationers according to the minimum requirements established by the Case Classification and Workload Measures System. These systems were designed for the intelligent allocation of resources and to establish minimum contact standards for each level of community supervision. (Indiana Probation Standards, Forms, Documents and Polices can be found at https://www.in.gov/courts/iocs/probation/forms/ )
A system of regular meetings between assigned probation officers and probationers serves a number of purposes. It holds the probationer to the level of accountability associated with their risk of re-offending while on probation; it provides the means for officers to obtain updated information about the probationer; and it affords the opportunity to address relevant issues with the probationers. The Adult Probation Supervision Unit has three levels of supervision: High, Medium, and Low. Offenders who succeed while under High or Medium supervision may be transferred to Low Risk supervision. Offenders who fail to comply with their terms of supervision may be switched to a higher level of supervision.
ENHANCED SUPERVISION UNIT
Specialized caseloads provide specialized supervision for high-risk and high-need offenders. This department has developed the Enhanced Supervision Unit to most effectively supervise these types of offenders.
The Enhanced Supervision Unit (ESU) provides supervision to offenders who have been identified as needing a higher level of community supervision and/or who are in need of specialized services. The ESU primarily supervises three specialized caseloads:
Mental Health caseload
Domestic Violence caseload
Sex Offender caseload
Serious Violent caseload
Mental Health Caseload - The Mental Health caseload provides supervision services for probationers who have a clinical diagnosis of a mental illness. Probation officers are trained specifically to supervise this type of offender. Officers have frequent contact with the offenders, with the mental health professionals who are treating these offenders, and work in partnership with a variety of community agencies that have mutual responsibility and interests in mental illness.
Domestic Violence Caseload – Offenders who are extremely high risk with histories of violent or assaultive offenses are assigned to this caseload. The focus of this caseload is to facilitate offender behavioral change through mandated participation in batterer's intervention counseling, alcohol and drug treatment or other interventions as appropriate. Frequent contact is made with families, employers, and treatment agencies that address substance abuse and anger management. Probation officers provide intensive community based supervision for offenders to improve safety for victims of domestic violence.
Sex Offender Caseload - This unit supervises those offenders required by law to register as sex offenders. Probation officers providing supervision are trained in areas of supervision of sex offenders, sex offender treatment, and the state registration program. The supervising officers of these offenders have frequent contact with offenders' sex offender therapists and numerous contacts with the offenders each month in the office and at home and work. The primary focus of the sex offender caseload is to enhance community safety, protect existing victims, prevent further victimization, preclude new criminal activities and enforce strict compliance with the conditions of supervision established by the Court. In addition to the Standard Conditions of Probation, the Monroe Circuit Court utilizes special probation conditions for sex offenders.
Serious Violent Caseload – Offenders who are extremely high risk with histories of violent or assaultive offenses are assigned to this caseload. The focus of this caseload is to facilitate offender behavioral change through mandated participation in anger management, batterer's intervention counseling, alcohol and drug treatment or other interventions as appropriate. Frequent contact is made with employers, and treatment agencies that address substance abuse and anger management. Probation officers provide intensive community based supervision for offenders to improve safety for the community.
The Correctional Center staff are responsible for maintaining security and safety, admission and release of offenders, offender transports, services, activities and programs as well as filling various support activities. The Center monitors the alarm systems and responds to alarms originating in the Justice Building's lobby, nine courts, Court Services, Probation, the Public Defender's office, Prosecutor's office and the Clerk's office.
The lobby of the Correctional Center is located on the west side of the building (in the alley).
Monroe County Government is pleased to provide this GIS website as a free value-added service for residents of the County. If you experience any difficulties using this site, please email the GIS Coordinator at gis@co.monroe.in.us or call (812) 349-2048 for assistance. User comments are greatly appreciated and needed in order to maintain a user-friendly site.
GIS DISCLAIMER: Monroe County does not warrant or guarantee the accuracy of the information contained herein and disclaims any and all liability resulting from any error or omission in this map.
The lines and corners represented by GIS do not represent legal boundaries. Users should not rely on them for any purpose other than a low-accuracy approximation of the location of lines or corners. They are of limited precision and are simply graphic representations developed for the county’s limited purposes. By law, the legal boundaries of a parcel are a function of (1) the law, (2) evidence on the ground, and (3) the written deed description or subdivision plat. Only a registered land surveyor is trained and licensed to locate boundary lines.
This website contains land records that date back to the 19th century. Some records may, therefore, contain language that is insensitive and unacceptable by today’s standards. Restrictions on the conveyance of property based on race, color, religion, sex, familial status or national origin are in violation of federal and state law and are legally unenforceable.
Useful Election Links
Monroe County Election Central (prototype) Web App
Monroe County Redistricting and Reprecincting Committee (discontinued) Web App
Background The Monroe County Government and 39 DEGREES NORTH formed a partnership in January 2005 to create an online, computer-based mapping application for Monroe County. Known as a Geographic Information System (GIS), the application presents information on a variety of themes such as parcel boundaries, road infrastructure, emergency management, and health data. The different themes may be used in conjunction with one another to create a custom map to suit a specific need.
PURPOSE
The Economic Development Commission is established for the financing of economic development and pollution control facilities, to review issues related to tax abatement, and to hear economic development bond applicants.
The Economic Development Commission meets on an as-needed basis. Contact the Monroe County Legal Department for more information.
Monroe County is home to one of the most successful Tax Increment Financing (TIF) districts in the United States. Since 1995, our Westside TIF has invested over $6.1 million in infrastructure crucial to the attraction and retention of our largest private employers, with several projects currently underway. Exciting opportunities are on the horizon of our newest TIF located at the corner of Highway 37 and Highway 46.
Companies located or expanding in Monroe County may receive up to ten years of property tax benefits to substantially reduce the cost of new investments. Companies pay no taxes on the abated investment in year one of the tax abatement. Benefits gradually decrease over the period of the abatement until the year after the tax abatement ends, at which point the company pays full taxes.
There are 92 Soil & Water Conservation District’s in the State of Indiana, one in each county. SWCDs are subdivisions of Indiana State government, and thus are governed by Indiana Code 13. Each local SWCD is governed by a board of five supervisors who are state elected officials, must be residents of their respective county and are elected by their peers at an Annual Meeting held in January, February or March.
Their primary duties are to provide conservation leadership in their respective County, in regard to all things natural resource related such as: soil, water, air, wildlife, forests, etc.
SWCD work is primarily accomplished through partnerships with individuals, organization and agencies that are like minded and promote conservation of our natural resources.
PURPOSE
The Airport is owned and operated by the Board of Aviation Commissioners (BOAC).
The BOAC’s goal is to provide the citizens of Monroe County with a modern and progressive airport facility, with special emphasis on safety and economy. In all activities the BOAC remains cognizant that its decisions and efforts must be aimed toward the long term best interest of the community.
The Monroe County Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) is the county body that hears and reviews variance requests, conditional use, and other petitions related to the Monroe County Zoning Ordinance.
Chair, County Commissioner Designee from Plan Commission
Guy Loftman
Member, Appointed by County Commissioners
Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC)
LEPCs are appointed by the Indiana Emergency Response Commission (IERC). LEPCs must consist of representatives of all of the following groups and organizations:
Elected and Local Officials
Law Enforcement
Emergency Management
Firefighting
Emergency Medical Services
Health
Local Environmental and Transportation Agencies
Hospitals
Broadcast and Print Media
Community Groups
Representatives of Facilities Subject to the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Requirements
MEETING SCHEDULE
The Monroe County LEPC meets on the third Wednesday every quarter, beginning in February, at 1:30 p.m. Meetings are held in person at the Emergency Management Office, located at 5850 W. Foster Curry Drive, Bloomington. Each meeting will have a Zoom connection option for those who aren't able to attend in person. All meetings are open to the public.
The commission consists of seven Traffic Commission members including the Monroe County Sheriff or designee, the Monroe County Highway Superintendent or designee, and the Monroe County Highway Engineer or designee.
In addition, there shall be four members, three of whom shall be district representatives, one of whom shall be a representative of the County at-large, and all of whom shall be appointed for a term of two years. There shall be one representative appointed by the Board of Commissioners from each of the three Commissioner districts and one at-large member appointed by the County Council. All members of the Commission shall be voting members.
The duties of the Commission shall include, but not be limited to, making recommendations for ordinances to the Board of Commissioners to:
determine the location of stop signs, slow signs and yield signs on County roads
set speed limits
designate one-way roads
regulate the operation of bicycles
regulate traffic generally by the authority of IC 9-21-1-3.
Citizens of Indiana have access to case filings not precluded by Rules on Access to Court Records Rule 5. If you wish to view a pending case or a closed case, Odyssey (the judicial tracking information program) provides access to court information via the internet. You can access case information without visiting or placing a call to the Justice Building. Please note: Juvenile and mental health matters, per Rules on Access to Court Records Rule 5 are not accessible.
Visitors must know at the minimum the first 3 letters of the last name or full case number to perform the search. If you are using only the first 3 letters, place an * after the 3rd letter prior to submitting.
**Juvenile Paternity cases filed prior to July 1, 2014 may not appear on mycase.in.gov.**
Criminal Case Types
CF: Criminal Felony (New CF case numbers shall not be issued after 12/31/2001. CF cases filed prior to 1/1/2002 shall continue to bear the CF case type designation.)
CM: Criminal Misdemeanor
F1: Level 1 Felony (to be used for crimes committed on or after 7/1/2014)
F2: Level 2 Felony (to be used for crimes committed on or after 7/1/2014)
F3: Level 3 Felony (to be used for crimes committed on or after 7/1/2014)
F4: Level 4 Felony (to be used for crimes committed on or after 7/1/2014)
F5: Level 5 Felony (to be used for crimes committed on or after 7/1/2014)
F6: Level 6 Felony (to be used for crimes committed on or after 7/1/2014)
FA: Class A Felony (to be used for crimes committed on or before 6/30/2014)
FB: Class B Felony (to be used for crimes committed on or before 6/30/2014)
FC: Class C Felony (to be used for crimes committed on or before 6/30/2014)
FD: Class D Felony (to be used for crimes committed on or before 6/30/2014)
IF: Infraction
MC: Miscellaneous Criminal
MR: Murder
*The general public may report a crime to arresting agencies or the Prosecutor's Office to investigate, but only the Prosecutor's Office has the discretionary power to file formal criminal charges.
*Please note if you have an attorney, then pleadings submitted in Criminal matters by defendant(s) rather than Counsel will be forwarded to Defense Counsel.
Please note the Application for Earned Dismissal and Application for Reduction of Conviction are Probation forms. These forms are to be submitted to Probation PRIOR to filing with the Court:
The Pretrial Diversion Program (PDP) is offered at the discretion of the Monroe County Prosecutor’s Office to defendants without significant criminal records who have been charged with certain minor offenses. The program allows a defendant to avoid a criminal conviction on their record by completing a specific set of requirements. Upon successful completion of the program requirements, the defendant’s charges will be dismissed.
Please note that Citations or Misdemeanor level offenses may not be filed until the day PRIOR to the hearing. Generally, a new misdemeanor arrest will have an Initial Hearing set the day following the arrest. If a person is booked in after midnight, they won't likely have the hearing set the next day, but the following day. When a judge finds Probable Cause on a new felony, it is often the day after an arrest and the criminal case is usually filed after Probable Cause is found. This can be subject to change if the Prosecutor has requested a 72-hour continuance. The Clerk may direct inquiry to the Duty Court if exceptions apply.
For information concerning the Pretrial Diversion Program, you will need to contact Jeremy Cooney, Program Director, at (812) 349-2823. If you have an appointment with him, or you need to pay your fees, then you will need to go to room 211 before coming into the Clerk's Office.
When a Court hearing date has been given, whether by receipt of citation, summons or directly from the Court, the Clerk's office cannot change your Court date, you have to speak directly with the Court where your case is pending, or with the duty Court for the week.
Please keep all records of cause numbers, especially if you have more than one case. You may look up your case at mycase.IN.gov
Bond money release for filed cases: the Clerk will release bond money provided the Court has issued an Order to do so. If you have bond money coming back to you, you need to make sure the Clerk has your current mailing address, if we sent the bond refund and it is returned to us for insufficient address, it will have to be transferred back into trust and eventually may be turned over to the state. *See Indiana Unclaimed Funds https://www.indianaunclaimed.gov/
Bond money release for no charges: You must get a letter from the Prosecutor stating that charges are not being filed and that your bond money can be released. The Clerk must receive that money from the Sheriff's Department and have that money in trust one working business day (24 hours) before it can be released.
Any overdue Court costs, whether you owe the entire amount or you have a balance will be assessed an additional $25.00 late fee.
These Trial Rules are officially titled “Failure to rule on motion” and “Time for holding issue under advisement; delay of entering a judgment” but are commonly known as the “lazy judge” rules.
Futures Family Planning Clinic
Closed for Clinical Services
The Futures Family Planning Clinic has halted operations due to staffing. We will not be re-opening and will be transferring operations to the Indiana Family Planning Centers.
The Indiana Family Planning Centers will start operations as quickly as possible. They will also be providing services through a mobile unit. For more information:
If you would like a copy of your medical records to take to a new provider or have them sent by the clinic, please visit the Monroe County Health Department to sign a release of information form.
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.
Court Alcohol and Drug Program
The Monroe Circuit Court Alcohol and Drug Program is an integral part of the Adult Division. The Monroe Circuit Court Alcohol and Drug Program provides assessment, referral, and monitoring of offenders convicted of alcohol and drug-related offenses.
The Court Alcohol and Drug Program is certified by the Indiana Judicial Center. All adult probation officers within the department are certified as either substance abuse professionals or maintain a Certified Substance Abuse Management Specialist (CSAMS) credential.
Adult probation officers conduct substance abuse screenings on all new cases referred by the courts for probation, regardless of case type. If the referring offense involved drugs or alcohol, or the offense was somehow related to the use or abuse of such substances, the adult probation officers perform more extensive substance abuse evaluations.
Following the completion of the substance abuse evaluation, the probation officer develops an individualized service plan for each offender. This service plan typically includes a referral to a substance abuse education or treatment program. The probation officer then monitors the probationer’s compliance with the terms of substance abuse education or treatment.
Substance Abuse Education Programs
The Court Alcohol and Drug Program offers a substance abuse education program for adult offenders as well as makes referrals to other certified counseling agencies for services.
The Court Alcohol and Drug Program utilizes the PRIME For Life curriculum in its substance abuse education programs. PRIME For Life is a science-based alcohol and drug program designed to persuade resistant populations to examine and accept the need to change their attitudes and behaviors concerning alcohol and drug use.
The PRIME For Life course is 12 hours in length.
The PRIME For Life course is taught at the Monroe County Community Corrections Office.
405 W. 7th Street Bloomington, Indiana 47404
The purpose of this committee is to insure that County officials and employees receive training regarding the Internal Control Policy, develop and propose to the Commissioners amendments to the Internal Control Policy deemed necessary to maintain the Internal Control Policy’s compliance with the relevant minimum internal control practices and procedures adopted by the State Board of Account. Appointments are 2 year terms.
Hannah Lencheck, she/her, Prevention Coordinator: In her position at YSB, Hannah focuses on promoting safe, stable, nurturing relationships and environments for youth, families, and youth workers. Prior to joining YSB, Hannah spent more than 7 years at Mother Hubbard’s Cupboard, working with community members to address the root causes of hunger. Her expertise is in prevention, advocacy, and policy & practice change, but she is also an avid flower gardener and can often be found walking her dog, Diesel, on the B-line.
Jessica Brown, she/her, Safe Place/YSB Outreach Coordinator: In her position at YSB, Jessica is dedicated to promoting safe and inclusive communities for young individuals. With more than 6 years of experience as a Senior Environmental Health Specialist at Monroe County Health Department, Jessica possesses strong skills in implementing effective outreach strategies, building strong community partnerships, and advocating for the well-being of vulnerable populations. In her current role she is excited to channel her expertise towards empowering youth, promoting their safety, and making a positive impact in their lives. Outside of YSB, Jessica enjoys spending time with her family, pups included and has a Chick-fil-A obsession.
The Monroe County Soil and Water Conservation District (MCSWCD) was established in 1943 by a referendum vote of landowners in Monroe County.
MCSWCD is an equal opportunity provider and works with all landowners and in partnership with other units of local, state, and federal government to address concerns and problems regarding land use, conservation planning, and resource development.
Participation and cooperation with the MCSWCD is voluntary. SWCDs have no authority, regulatory power, or ability to govern. Their purpose is to advise, assist, and provide leadership in matters concerning natural resource conservation.
2450 South Endwright Road, Bloomington, IN 47403- 120 acres
Karst Farm Park was the first county park to be established. The park was created in 1969 after the county closed its poor farm and converted the property to park use. The relevance of the park name refers to the karst topography and farm referring to the property’s history as the County Poor Farm. Many cultural events have been staged at Karst Farm Park over the years and it is a popular venue for these types of activities.
This park offers classic views of the karst topography of southern Indiana, with clearly visible sinkholes. No caves are exposed in the park, though water backs up in cave entrances very near the park during times of heavy rainfall. The presence of sinkholes limits construction and other activities because water sometimes fills the depressions. Karst offers programs to educate the public about geology, caves, and water quality. It is rated as one of the area’s most attractive parks and features a splashpad, accessible playground, smaller playgrounds, dog park and athletic fields. There are walking trails that encompass the arboretum and extend into natural, forested sections of the park.
Park Amenities:
Karst Greenway trailhead
Sophia Travis Playscape playground and musical playground
Three (3) additional playgrounds
Splash Pad
Karst Farm Athletic Complex
Over 25 acres
Six (6) full-sized lighted athletic fields
Six (6) full-sized non-lighted athletic fields
Seven (7) open-sided regular shelters
Open-sided small shelter
Open-sided group/large shelter
Climate controlled/full kitchen building
Karst Dog Park (1.5 acre & .5 acre enclosures)
Members: 120 families
Dog Park trail (6 laps = 1 mile, stone)
Paved trail (4.5 laps = 1 mile, asphalt)
Nature trail (grass & crushed limestone)
Cardio trail (2.5 laps = 1 mile, crushed limestone)
Small nature pond (.125 acre)
Duckworth Pond (3 acres)
Arboretum & Naturalized areas
Eighteen (18) hole disc golf course (one of only three courses in Monroe County)
The committee also consists of a representative from the following stakeholders: Prosecutor, Public Defender, Sheriff, Board of Judges (2), Centerstone, BPD, Health department, Commissioner, Bloomington Family Resources Department, Bloomington Common Council, DLZ, and an individual with lived experience incarcerated in the Monroe County Jail.
The committee will serve in an advisory role to the Monroe County Council by obtaining key information from local stakeholders to help facilitate responsible informed financial decisions and identify budget priorities that best address the community’s justice needs.
The Monroe County Election Board oversees federal, state, county, city, and school district elections in Monroe County. The board's administrative duties include campaign finance and candidate filing forms, handling election ballots, maintaining voting machines, training election officials, and counting and certifying votes.
Historic Preservation is the practice of protecting and preserving sites, structures or districts which reflect elements of local or national cultural, social, economic, political, archaeological or architectural history.
Preservation has many diverse purposes and rewards, including strengthening of local economies, stabilization of property values, fostering of civic beauty and community pride, enhancement of cultural tourism, and appreciation of local and national history. Historic preservation has a public purpose that advances the education and welfare of citizens, while also providing economic and aesthetic benefits.
Historic resources are defined as districts, sites, structures, objects or buildings that are at least fifty years old and significant in local, state or national history, architecture, archeology, engineering, or culture. History encompasses all cultures, economic classes, and social, political and private activities that form the background to the present. Our preserved buildings and sites teach us, as well as future generations, about diverse cultures, heritage values, and past and present achievements.
The Monroe County Historic Preservation Board of Review was established in 2001 to promote the educational, cultural, economic, aesthetic and general welfare of the public through the preservation and protection of historic or architecturally worthy buildings, structures, sites, and neighborhoods that area significant at the local level.
ON GOING PROJECTS
The Monroe County Historic Preservation Board of Review was established in 2001 to promote the educational, cultural, economic, aesthetic and general welfare of the public through the preservation and protection of historic or architecturally worthy buildings, structures, sites, and neighborhoods that area significant at the local level.
To be identified as historic or architecturally worthy, a building, structure or place must possess one or more of the following significant attributes:
association with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of County history;
association with the lives of persons significant in the County's past;
distinctive characteristics of a type, period or method of construction;
example of the work of a master;
high artistic values;
example of a significant and distinguishable entity whose components may lack individual distinction; or
capability of yielding information important in prehistory or history.
Individuals, property owners, or groups can prepare nominations for the Board’s evaluation. The Board consults the Monroe County Interim Report of Indiana Historic Sites and Structures published by Bloomington Restorations, Inc. in 1989 in making decisions, Although the survey is not complete, it has already classified 1170 structures as being either Outstanding, Notable, or Contributing. The Board may also designate historic sites that were not listed in the interim survey. The Interim Survey Report is available at the Monroe County Public Library and may be purchased at the Monroe County Historical Society Museum.
Prior to voting on historic designation, the Board will have public meetings to discuss which historic characteristics of a building or property are significant and should be preserved. For example, owners may want to repair a historic building using modern materials, which could be acceptable as long as the historic character is maintained. New siding may be suitable for a historic frame house with clapboard exterior, but not for one with a brick exterior. To help protect designated sites, they are recorded in a historic preservation overlay in the Monroe County Planning Department.
ORDINANCES
Chapter 823 of the Monroe County Zoning Ordinance authorizes the County to appoint members to a Historic Preservation Board of Review. The Board has specific powers and duties, as outlined in Chapter 810 (Historic Preservation Ordinance), but shall in exercising its powers and performing its duties be concerned with those elements of development, redevelopment, rehabilitation, and preservation that affect visual quality in designated Historic Districts. The Historic Preservation Ordinance itself is established for the purpose of promoting the educational, cultural, economic, aesthetic, and general welfare of the public through the preservation and protection of historic or architecturally worthy buildings, structures, sites, monuments, streetscapes, squares, and neighborhoods. In implementing Chapter 810, the Board may establish Historic Districts which then officially are incorporated into the zoning maps as a separate zone districts. With designation as a Historic District, buildings, structures, sites, and other historic or architecturally significant community elements become subject to the provisions of both the Historic Preservation Ordinances and the applicable zone district. The County Planning Department serves as staff to the Board, so please call (812) 349-2560 with any questions, concerns, or suggestions.
Applications- Please contact the Planning staff prior to submission.
The Courthouse Maintenance Division ensures the overall operations of the county-owned Courthouse, Health Building, Youth Services Bureau, Showers Building, and the Highway Garage Facility. Staff handles a myriad of problems associated with owning and maintaining historic, large buildings and their grounds.
Community Service Programs
Monroe County Community Corrections offers a way to complete community service hours ordered by the Court, administrative disciplinary sanction or as a condition of the Prosecutor’s Pretrial Diversion Program. There is a $4 per hour user fee assessed for all hours required.
Public Restitution Program
Participants are assigned to various government or non-profit agencies to complete their community service hours by a specified deadline. Each agency remains in communication with Community Corrections to update the participant’s progress. Duties could range from clerical to light manual labor. Work hours are coordinated with the assigned agency’s supervisor.
Intake: An individual appointment is scheduled to review the conditions of Public Restitution. Participants must agree to the terms of being on the program and are provided a deadline to complete the number of hours required. Transportation is the participant’s own responsibility and expense.
Agencies Seeking Community Service Workers
How To Apply
Non-profit and government agencies are eligible to receive Public Restitution labor. The first step is to complete and mail the Agency Agreement application to:
Community Service Coordinator, Monroe County Community Corrections 405 W. 7th Bloomington, IN 47404
Referrals To Juvenile Probation
Unlike the adult probation system where adult offenders are not introduced to the probation system until after a conviction, probation is the starting place for a juvenile’s interaction with the juvenile justice system.
All juvenile cases processed through the juvenile justice system begin with a written report, or referral. The Juvenile Division receives referrals for youth under the age of 18 from various sources, including law enforcement, parents, schools, businesses, and the public.
Juveniles are referred to the Probation Department for committing delinquent acts or status offenses. Delinquent acts are defined as acts that would be crimes if committed by an adult. Status offenses are acts of delinquency that are not crimes for adults, and include truancy, habitual disobedience, curfew violation, and runaway.
Citizens or parents may contact the Juvenile Division to inquire about making a referral to the Probation Department in one of three ways:
Call the Juvenile Division Office at (812) 349-2000 and request to speak to a Juvenile Probation Officer.
Visit the Juvenile Division Office located in the Community Corrections building at 405 W. 7th Street, Suite 2, during office hours and request to speak with a Juvenile Probation Officer.
Research has demonstrated that the best mechanisms to keep youth from “graduating” to the adult criminal justice system are programs and practices which focus on prevention and early intervention. The Monroe Circuit Court Probation Department provides many rehabilitative programs and services which keep juveniles out of detention and divert youth from incarceration.
Most of the juvenile programs operated by the Probation Department are funded by a grant from the Indiana Department of Correction (IDOC), with the express purpose of diverting youth from incarceration in the state’s juvenile correctional facilities (the Indianapolis Juvenile Correctional Facility, more commonly known as Indiana Girls School or Indiana Boys School).
Monroe County Public Health Clinic Located at 333 East Miller Drive Bloomington, IN 47401
To better serve you we ask that you call our office at (812) 353-3244 to schedule an appointment.
The Monroe County Public Health Clinic is a collaboration between IU Health Bloomington Hospital Community Health and the Monroe County Health Department.
Some services offered include:
Open Monday - Thursday 8-4:30 by appointment
2nd Saturday of the month 8-11 only by appointment, closed Fridays
TB Skin Testing by appointment (Mondays and Tuesdays 8:15 am - 11:15 am)
Lead Screenings
Communicable Disease Education
Community Well Screenings (blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar screenings)
Safe Sleep Education
For more information regarding what screenings and immunizations are offered please call (812) 353-3244.
Save time at the Clinic by printing and bringing your completed forms with you to your appointment:
To schedule an appointment call the Public Health Clinic (812) 353-3244 or call your healthcare provider.
See the document linked below for information regarding the following: the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS), the Vaccine Injury Compensation Fund, the Indiana immunization information system (CHIRP) and how to opt out, and the Countermeasure Injury Compensation Fund.
It is also a Vaccines for Children (VFC) provider, offering immunizations at no charge to children birth through 18 years of age who are uninsured, who are enrolled in Medicaid, who are Alaskan or Native American, or who have insurance that does not cover immunizations. The clinic also bills most major insurance companies for those children and adults with insurance. The clinic also provides certain immunizations at no cost to adults who do not have coverage for immunizations.
Lead Testing
Lead testing is available for children under 7 years old at the Monroe County Public Health Clinic. Call to schedule and appointment.
We work to create safe sleep environments for children because we know it plays a vital role in preventing Sudden Unexplained Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). Free education and a portable crib are available for pregnant mothers and caregivers of young infants. Please make an appointment by calling 812-353-3244 or emailing mlucas@iuhealth.org.
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LOCAL STORMWATER PERMIT UPDATE
As of June 5, 2024, Monroe County's Stormwater Management Ordinance requires a local Stormwater Permit for land disturbing activities and a Logging Permit for commercial timber harvest activities. See the Stormwater Permitting webpage for more information. To apply for a permit, visit the OpenGov permit portal.
What is stormwater and why is it a concern?
Stormwater is the surface runoff resulting from rainstorms or melting snow.
As stormwater flows over impervious surfaces such as roads and parking lots, it often collects debris, chemicals, sediment and other pollutants before it flows to streams, lakes and other water bodies. In addition, excess runoff can contribute to more severe flooding events and cause erosion of valuable land.
Why is there a stormwater program?
The Clean Water Act and the Indiana MS4 General Permit require communities of a certain size to have a stormwater program that implements six Minimum Control Measures (MCMs):
Public education and outreach
Public participation and involvement
Illicit discharge detection and elimination
Construction site stormwater runoff control
Post-construction stormwater runoff control
Municipal operations pollution prevention and good housekeeping
The Monroe County Stormwater Program manages stormwater runoff within unincorporated Monroe County to minimize pollution and reduce flooding hazards in our waterways.
Have you seen any dumping or other illegal discharge into or near a storm drain, stream, ditch, or lake in Monroe County? Please use the reporting form below (anonymity allowed) and the department will follow up with your concern:
Important Construction Stormwater General Permit Update
As of 12/18/2021, IDEM no longer administers the construction stormwater permit program through Rule 5 (327 IAC 15-5). Construction stormwater runoff is now regulated through the administrative Construction Stormwater General Permit (CSGP), a performance-based regulation designed to reduce pollutants associated with construction site runoff and/or land-disturbing activities.
For more information about the transition to CSGP and the new performance standards click here. For a detailed description of the CSGP and the new performance standards click here. For a detailed description of the CSGP construction process within Monroe County, visit our Stormwater Permitting page.
The EMAC meets on the Third Tuesday of every other month beginning February of each year. The meeting is held at the Monroe County Emergency Operations Center at 5850 W. Foster Curry Drive, Bloomington, IN 47403 at 9:00am.