Employment Application

Employment Application

Advisory Board

The Kosciusko County Advisory Board is made up of a group of individuals in the community who come together for the common purpose of administering to the needs of law enforcement and detention in our community.  The persons on the board go further by committing resources and cooperation with Community Corrections to better the lives of the individuals we serve.

2023 COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS ADVISORY BOARD

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Adult Protective Services

ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES

Adult Protective Services investigates reports of potential neglect, self-neglect, battery, and exploitation in anyone who may be an endangered adult as defined by Indiana statute 12-10-3-2 (if he/she is: 18 years of age or older and unable to protect themselves due to being mentally or physically disabled, or frail elderly, from being battered, neglected, exploited, or self-neglected) and, where substantiated, finds the least restrictive intervention to resolve the situation. They also provide educational opportunities for service providers and community organizations about adult endangerment, prevention and response. 

Adult Protective Services consists of investigators that cover Kosciusko County and three other counties consisting of Marshall, Elkhart, and St. Joseph. Kosciusko County Adult Protective Services recovers funding from the state but is under the direct supervision of the Kosciusko County Prosecuting Attorney.

If a vulnerable adult is in immediate danger, dial 9-1-1 or call the police immediately!

Duty to Report Endangered Adults

An individual who believes or has reason to believe that another individual is an endangered adult and is the victim of battery, abuse, or exploitation is required by law to make a report to law enforcement or Adult Protective Services.

Immunity from Civil Liability for a Person Making a Report or Testifying

A person who in good faith makes a report of an endangered adult, or testifies at administrative or judicial proceedings on matters arising from the report, is immune from both civil and criminal liability for doing so and an employer may not reduce benefits or otherwise retaliate against them.

Signs of An Endangered Adult:

• Not allowing the dependent person to talk or see visitors.
• Indifference or anger toward the dependent person.
• Aggressive behavior (threats, insults, harassment, etc.).
• Conflicting accounts of incidents.
• Withholding affection.
• History of substance abuse, mental illness, criminal behavior, or family violence.

Financial Abuse Indicators:

• Unusual or inappropriate activity in bank accounts.
• Refusal to spend money on dependent person for health care of personal items.
• Numerous unpaid bills.
• Living environment not comparable with income.
• Missing furniture, silverware, jewelry, etc.
• A recent will when elder seems incapable of writing a will.

Physical Indicators:

• Soiled clothing or bed.
• Dehydration or malnutrition.
• Frequent use of emergency room or hospital.
• Cuts, lacerations, puncture wounds.
• Any injury inconsistent with history.
• Bruises on the upper arms or in the shape of object.
• Presence of old and new bruises at the same time.
• Injury that has not been cared for.
• Cigarette burns.
• Lack of necessities in the home, such as water, food, and medicine.

Behavioral Indicators:

• Confusion or disorientation.
• Denial, unlikely stories.
• Fear, withdrawal, non-responsive, hesitation to talk openly, helplessness, depression, agitation, anxiety, and anger.

Adult Protective Services will investigate all calls made and protect those who are determined to be endangered. 

Drainage Board

Tippecanoe River IS NOT a County Regulated Drain	Turkey Creek IS a County Regulated Drain

Circuit Court

I'm a Veteran

Countless benefits & resources are available to you as a reward for your faithful service. Kosciusko County VSO can help you understand and access your benefits and guide you through the process of applications, claims and appeals.

• VA Information
• Employment & Education
• Retired Veterans
• Community, Recreation & Discounts
• Finances & Compensation
  
• Housing
• Records/DD214/Medical/Service Record

Custodial Parents

The following services are available:

• locating a parent
• establishing paternity, including genetic testing.
• establishing, modifying and enforcing a court order for child support.

Superior Court 1

The court was established in 1969 and is currently resided over by the Honorable Karin McGrath, Judge.

I'm Active Duty, National Guard or a Reservist

Still serving? Thinking about getting out or retiring? Are you serving in National Guard or Reserves and not sure what benefits you're eligible for? Check out the resources for transitioning service members and those currently serving.

• National Guard/Reserve Benefits
• Transitioning Servicemembers
• VA Healthcare & Enhanced Eligibility
• VA Health Benefits
  • About VA Healthcare
  • Apply for VA Healthcare Now
  • VA Health ID Card
• Mental Health Care
• Records / DD214 / Medical Records
• Veteran ID Cards
• Education & Careers
  • Education & Training Benefits
  • Education Benefits Overview Guide
  • VR&E
  • Career Counseling
  • Employment Services
  • • Work One Region 2 - Northern Indiana
      • Kelly Griffin - Disabled Veteran Outreach Program Specialist -    [email protected]           574-229-7590
      • Daniel Reed - Disabled Veteran Outreach Program Specialist -      [email protected]           574-370-0670
      • Trellus Washington - Local Veterans Employment Representative -  [email protected] 574-524-6148
    • Operation: Job Ready Veterans
      • Deborah Ryan, Community Outreach Director (317) 450-1796, [email protected]
    • IDVA Employment Assistance
    • Career Counseling
  • Support for Vet-Owned Small Businesses
    • Veteran Owned Business Support
    • Vet-Owned Business Guide
    • Veteran Business Assistance Programs
• Pre-Discharge Disability Compensation Claims
• Service-Connected Disability
• Home Loans/Disability Housing Grants
  • VA Home Loans
  • To Request a Certificate of Eligibility for a VA Home Loan
  • Specially Adapted Housing
• Retirees
  • Transitioning to Retirement
  • Combat-Related Special Compensation (CRSC) and Concurrent Retirement Disability Pay (CRDP)
  • TRICARE & VA Benefit Comparison
  • DEERS
  • DFAS
  • Getting Started with TRICARE
  • Military Veterans & Social Security Benefits
• Life Insurance
• License Plates
• Crisis Support & Resources
  • Veterans Crisis Line
    • 1-800-273-8255 then Press 1; 24 hours per day/7 days per week/365 days per year
  • Legal Assistance
    • 1-844-243-8570; Monday - Friday, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. EST
  • Homeless Veterans
    • 1-877-4AID-VET (1-877-424-3838)
  • Military Family Relief Fund
• Indiana State Veteran Benefits
• Indy Vet Center
  • Indy Vet Center
  • What Indy Vet Center Does
  • Vet Center Services Guide
• Recreational Benefits
  • Golden Hoosier Passport (State Park Pass)
  • Hunting & Fishing License
  • Peddlers, Vendors, Hawkers License
• Property Tax Deduction
• Sign Up for Indiana Vet Connect!
• Veterans Pension
• Aid & Attendance
• Pension Benefits Summary
• Pre-need Eligibility for Burial in a VA National Cemetery

Job Postings

Benefits for all Full-Time Positions

• 10-12 paid holidays & 2 floating holidays
• Personal/sick time - 1/2 day a month starting at the 2nd month
• Vacation after 6 months of employment
• Health insurance including, medical, dental and vision at 1st of month after 60 days
• County paid life insurance
• Retirement plan

Mechanic - Highway/Sheriff

Full-Time - 42.5 hours

Starting Wage: $23.67 without CDL, $26.06 with CDL

Serves as the Mechanic for all Sheriff Office vehicles as well as Highway equipment.

Responsibilities: 

• Assist shop foreman in scheduling and performing adjustments, preventative maintenance and repairs on Sheriff Office vehicles as well as Highway Department.
• Repairs various parts as needed, including engines, transmissions, rear ends, brakes, lights, and hydraulics.
• Perform various mechanical trades in repairing and fabricating parts, including welding, brazing, torch cutting, wiring, and machining.
• Assist in unloading equipment by reading technical manuals and other related publications.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma/HSE
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Working knowledge of and ability to make practical application of Department safety policies and procedures and properly operate a variety of tools, equipment and vehicles, including wrenches, screw drivers, hammers, grinders, drills, air hammer, air compressor, cutting torch, welding equipment, tap/die sets, broom, sander, drill press, hydraulic jack.
• Ability to meet all Department hiring and retention requirements, including passage of a drug test, medical exam, and not posing a direct threat to the health and safety of other individuals in the workplace.
• Possession of or ability to obtain a CDL.

4/23/25

Health First Indiana (HFI) Fund Coordinator

Full-Time - 37.5 hours

Starting Wage: $26.99

The Health First Indiana Fund Coordinator works independently to perform a wide range of complex administrative and clerical duties to support the Health Department in executing the Health First Indiana program.  This individual provides services to a wide range of internal and external contacts, anticipates and resolves problems, manages and coordinates all activities related to Health First Indiana, and updates the supervisor on the status of execution.

Responsibilities:

• Manage all aspects of the Health First Indiana program, including strategic planning submission, retention of program records, and prepare quarterly and annual reports as required by the Indiana Department of Health (IDOH).
• Prepare core services plan for Kosciusko County, provide updates on the core services plan, and ensure those are communicated to the appropriate parties.  Follow-up the public health core services delivery.  Create and review key performance indicators (KPI) to evaluate the impact of the plan in the community.
• Serve as the principal source of information on Health First Indiana and is responsible for communicating information to all applicable impacted parties.
• May be required to attend meetings of County governing bodies, make presentations and respond to inquiries regarding the program.
• Work with local partners and community-based organizations to complete the County and/or community health assessments, participate in meetings and activities as needed.
• Draft, edit and prepare correspondence, reports and other material using word processing, spreadsheets and/or databases.
• Prepare and maintain the program records and review complex documents, reports, etc., to assure compliance with requirements and/or government regulations and notify the supervisor of unusual situations.
• May be asked to arrange for the use of facilities to advise on Health First Indiana hosting meetings of the advisory committee and community meetings related to executing the program.
• Monitor and reconcile budget(s) including grants, maintain financial documentation, and proved information, research, statistics and analysis.  Make recommendations on expenditures towards a defined budget and in accordance with the State and County key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Work in conjunction with the Health Department Administrator and Health Officer to ensure short and long-range goals of the Health First Indiana program are met.  Revise goals in formulation with strategic directions and monitor progress towards achievement of goals.
• Periodically attend professional education workshops and seminars.
• Perform Health Department-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration preferred.  Previous experience in a health-related field would beneficial.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Ability to meet all Department hiring requirements, including passage of a drug test.
• Must have excellent written and communication skills and must be organized and have strong attention to detail. 
• Must be able to effectively communicate orally and in writing with co-workers, other County departments, elected officials, law enforcement agencies, IDOH, Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM), social service agencies, physicians, hospitals, personnel from a variety of other health-related agencies, and the public, including being sensitive to professional ethics, gender, cultural diversities and disabilities.
• Thorough knowledge of standard office procedures and ability to apply such knowledge to a variety of interrelated processes, tasks and operations.
• Working knowledge of managing public health programs and processes, and ability to properly prepare and compile required reports and ensure compliance with Health First Indiana funding requirements.
• Ability to maintain positive community support and coordinate and present public speaking presentations and special events.
• Ability to comply with all employer and department policies and work rules, including but not limited to, attendance, safety, drug-free workplace and personal conduct.
• Possession of a valid Indiana driver's license and demonstrated safe driving record.

3/28/25

Health First Indiana (HFI) Secretary 

Full-Time - 37.5 hours

Starting Wage: $19.44

Responsibilities:

• Answer telephone, respond to inquiries, take messages or transfers to appropriate department or individual.
• Greet and assist office visitors, including assisting with various grant applications.
• Perform various clerical tasks, such as preparing letters, emails, documents and reports.
• Type, files, retrieve and copy various documents as assigned.
• Represent HFI on various committees and organizations, including but not limited to Breathe Well Coalition and Chronic Disease and Cancer Coalition.
• Attend meetings as needed and take notes for other HFI staff.
• Assist to maintain spreadsheets of HFI data and financial matters.
• Perform computer data entry and queries, including timely and accurate submission of HFI Core Public Health Tracker data.
• Collect statistics regarding HFI, prepare and submit reports.
• Organize marketing program for HFI, including but not limited to newspaper, social media, and radio.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or HSE required
• Ability to meet all employer and department hiring requirements, including passage of a drug test.
• Working knowledge of and ability to make practical application of state and local rules, regulations and procedures regarding HFI.
• Working knowledge of standard office procedures and ability to apply such knowledge to a variety of interrelated processes, tasks and operations.
• Working knowledge of standard English grammar, spelling, and punctuation, and ability to prepare detailed reports within established deadlines and prepare and present public speaking presentations.
• Ability to competently serve the public with diplomacy and respect.

3/20/25

4-H Summer Staff - Extension Office - 2 positions

Full-Time - 37.5 hours from late May through early August.

Starting Wage: $15.45

Responsibilities:

• Commitment and dedication to young people and their growth in all areas.
• Follow all 4-H guidelines and policies of the Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service and Indiana 4-H Program in Kosciusko County.
• Promote favorable public relations and image for the 4-H program.
• Work directly under the supervision of the Purdue Extension Educators, the 4-H Administrative Assistant and 4-H Program Assistant.
• Assist with clerical, organizational, and educational responsibilities.
• Commit to working all hours as schedules the week before, during, and following the Kosciusko County Community Fair, which is July 6-12, 2025.

Qualifications:

• A willingness to become familiar with and work within the philosophy and guidelines of the Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service and Indiana 4-H Program in Kosciusko County.
• A sincere interest in sharing knowledge and skills related to 4-H and youth development with youth and adults in a educational setting.
• The ability to work and communicate effectively in both verbal and written forms.
• Experience with the 4-H program as a youth member or adult volunteer preferred but not required.
• Must pass a mandatory drug test.
• College experience preferred.

3/20/25

Maintenance Technician 

Full-Time - Mon - Fri, 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Starting Wage: $24.61+ Depending on experience

Responsibilities:

• Perform general maintenance duties, including, but not limited to, raising flag, unlocking doors, turning on lights, hanging/removing signs, and preparing designated rooms for special meetings as scheduled.  Assist with office renovation, demolition, clean up, furniture assembly, and moving offices.
• Maintain HVAC system, including but not limited to, change air filters, ensure proper upkeep of heating/cooling equipment such as maintain boiler and chiller equipment, service fan coils, change belts, heating and cooling valves, and motor replacement, and monitor system, assisted by Metasys system.
• Perform plumbing maintenance, including repairing water leaks, unclogging drains, and installing fixtures.  Install and maintain Jail electronic and pneumatic plumbing and lift stations.
• Perform electrical maintenance to County buildings, fixtures, and equipment including testing circuits to locate problems and replacing equipment such as switches, outlets, and ballasts.  Install LED upgrades. Perform diagnostics for electrical relay.
• Maintain sidewalks and grounds, including operating tractors for snow removal and yard maintenance.
• Maintain and service laundry equipment and commercial kitchen equipment, including but not limited to, dishwashers, garbage disposals, and steam kettle.
• Maintain serviceability of equipment and tools, notify Administrator of need for replacement of supplies, order supplies, and assist with putting away supplies when necessary.
• Diagnose and repair Jail pneumatic lock systems and jail door relays.  Repair Jail window glass.
• Maintain and continually update all department repair and maintenance files.  Prepare related reports required for Jail logs as well as air handler maintenance logs.
• Operate various tools and equipment.
• Perform walkthroughs with vendors prior to estimate process.
• Respond to emergencies on a 24-hour basis while on call.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma/GED
• Minimum of two years of related maintenance experience required. Jail maintenance is preferred.
• Ability to meet all employer and department hiring requirements, including passage of a drug test.
• Thorough knowledge of carpentry, plumbing, electrical, masonry, painting, heating and cooling systems, with ability to effectively determine County buildings repair and maintenance needs.
• Thorough knowledge of Jail maintenance and plumbing systems, including pneumatic lock systems, door relays, electronic pneumatic plumbing and lift stations.
• Working knowledge of applicable safety practices, and regulations, with ability to evaluate work projects and procedures, take proper precautions, and instruct Department employees accordingly to ensure safety of self, co-workers, County personnel and visitors.
• Ability to properly and safely operate tools and equipment.
• Ability to perform physical requirements of the position, including exposure to wet and icy conditions, working near chemicals, fumes, odors, dust, and dirt, and sitting and walking at will, standing/walking for long periods, lifting/carrying under 75 lbs, bending, crouching/kneeling, reaching, handling/grasping/carrying objects, pushing/pulling objects, far and close vision and hearing sounds/communication.
• Ability to occasionally work extended, evening, and/or weekend hours.
• Ability to respond to emergencies on a 24-hour basis.
• Possession of a valid Indiana driver's license and demonstrated safe driving record.

3/12/25

Probation Officer - Probation

Full-Time - 37.5 hours 

Starting Wage: $44,000/yr + depending on experience

Responsibilities:

• Supervise and assist individuals that are place on probation by all suitable methods including, but not limited to, conduct home visits, employment contacts, collect samples for random drug testing, maintain contact with counseling and other social service agencies, perform crisis management and mediation as needed, in accordance with I.C. 11-13-1-3.
• Furnish each person placed on probation a written statement of the conditions of probation and instruct them regarding the conditions of probation. I.C. 11-13-1-3
• Assess individuals after arrest, complete any assessments, including Pre-Trial Risk Assessment and the ODARA Assessment per Criminal Rule 26.  If a hearing is required, the Probation Officer is responsible for preparing the Court, Prosecuting Attorney, and Defense Council with the information regarding the hearing.
• Prepare and file Pre-Trial Reports for the Court in accordance to assessment to aid the Court in a bond decision.
• Notify Prosecutor's Office daily of Probable Cause Arrests and eligibility for CR 26 Pre-Trial Release.
• Complete risk assessments in accordance with Indiana Risk Assessment (IRAS). Participate in mandatory communication with the Indiana Court Information Technology Extranet (INcite) to complete said risk assessments, per Indiana Probation Standards.
• Maintain Certification for INcite.
• Occasionally serve on 24-hour call, respond to emergencies as needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in criminal justice or related field.
• Must be 21 years of age.
• The ability to pass the Certified Probation officer certification by the Indiana Office of Court Services.
• The ability to pass and maintain an Indiana Risk Assessment certification.
• The ability to pass a drug test.
• Complete 12 hours of continuing education each year, including Evidence Based Practices.
• Working knowledge of the Indiana Criminal Code and Indiana Criminal Procedure.
• Must maintain confidentiality of court proceedings and case files.

2/25/25

PT Financial Deputy - Auditor

Part-Time - 25-29 hours

Starting Wage: $20.92

Responsibilities:

• Process claims for County, including, but not limited to, proofing claims submitted by various departments and ensuring accuracy for correct appropriation numbers and amounts, verifying vendors, compiling spreadsheet, printing checks and/or processing EFT, compiling checks and remittance slips, and preparing claim list for commissioners' approval, encumbering appropriations from previous year as necessary.
• Process account payable claims entered by various departments, verifying amounts and appropriation numbers, processing dockets and writing checks/processing EFT accordingly.
• Make corrections and/or updates to appropriate financial system as needed, including transferring finds, additional appropriations, receipt and claim adjustments, voiding checks, and adding/updating vendor information.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma/GED
• Ability to meet all employer Department hiring requirements, including passage of drug test.
• Working knowledge of standard policies, practices, and legal requirements of excise taxes and Taxing System, with ability to effectively respond to inquiries, operate County computer systems, and apply appropriate procedures accordingly.
• Knowledge of standard accounting procedures and ability to perform arithmetic operations.
• Ability to work on several tasks at the same time and work rapidly for long periods, often under time pressure.

2/10/25

Truck Driver - Highway

Full-Time - 42.4 hours

Starting Wage: $21.81

Responsibilities:

• Operate various trucks and equipment in clearing and maintaining County rods and rights-of-way, including dump truck, pay loader, front-end loader, pugmill, chipper, excavator, grader, snow plow, paver, power broom, compaction rollers and pavement recycler.
• Haul and spread road materials, including gravel, sand, top dirt, asphalt, and salt.
• Install/remove permanent and emergency road signs, and install pavement and railroad crossing markings.
• Perform preventative maintenance on trucks and equipment, including washing, maintaining fluid levels, lubricating, changing oil and tires, and record on maintenance log as required.
• Operate chain saws, mowers, and chipper in removing weeds, brush and storm-damaged trees from rights-of-way, including road sides, culverts, guard rails, and bridges.
• Lift and load pipes and guard rails, shoveling and spreading road patching materials and picking up trash.
• Periodically operate semi-trailer to haul heavy equipment to/from work sites.
• Periodically assist with flagging/traffic control at work sites, and assist in excavating ditch/drainage sites and install and repair tile and culverts as needed.
• Serve on 24-hour call for emergency situations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma/GED
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Possession of a valid Indiana driver's license and a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and demonstrated safe driving record.
• Ability to meet all employer and Department hiring and retention requirements, including passage of a drug test, medical exam, and not posing a direct threat to the health and safety of others in the workplace.
• Working knowledge of and ability to make practical application of safety policies and procedures and properly operate trucks, related equipment and tools, including dump truck, pay loader, pugmill, grader, front-end loader, chipper, snow plow, paver, power broom, compaction rollers, pavement recycler, chain saw, cutting torch, welding equipment, shovel rake, pruner, and various hand tools.
• Working knowledge of and ability to physically and safely perform assigned duties which may involve sitting and/or standing/walking for long periods, heavy lifting, carrying and pushing/pulling objects, reaching, bending, and grasping objects.
• Ability to work with or be exposed to violent/irate individuals and respond to situations involving potential physical harm to self and others.

2/5/25

Chief Deputy - Surveyor

Full-Time - 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, Mon - Fri

Starting: $46,866/yr

Responsibilities:

• Supervise and direct assigned personnel, including interviewing candidates, contractors, and vendors, make hiring recommendations, plan and make work assignments, monitor work, evaluate performance, and maintain discipline.
• Respond to and investigate drainage problems and complaints, including providing assistance, making field inspections and meeting with property owners, contractors, and vendors.
• Supervise notification of property owners upcoming drainage projects as required.  Coordinate time schedules and communicates with property owners and contractors.
• Assist and educate individuals, offices and agencies regarding section corners, benchmarks, regulated drains, legal survey records, aerial photographs, topographical maps, historical county records, minutes, records, and research materials within the office.
• Research and interpret regulated drain records in clarifying subsurface drain locations, drainage watershed boundaries and acreage affected by county drains.
• Supervise and direct drainage maintenance contractors and vendors, monitor their progress, project budget, and completion dates. Monitor contractors and subcontractors to maintain quality, price control and ensure good public relations.
• Authorize drainage maintenance work orders for Kosciusko County Drainage Board. authorize purchase of supplies and materials and change orders to assigned work as directed.
• Complete forms for obtaining permits from Federal, State, and local agencies and maintain contact with agencies related to drainage projects.
• Attend meetings with local, state and federal agencies and organizations to represent Drainage Board.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma/HSE with three (3) years of work-related experience or Bachelor's degree in related field. 
• Ability to meet all employer and department hiring requirements, including the passage of a drug test and medical exam.
• Thorough knowledge of and ability to read maps, legal descriptions, county geography, and ability to accurately research and review records, identify and resolve discrepancies and communicate with and assist the public as needed.
• Practical knowledge and ability to communicate information on section corners, benchmarks, regulated drains, drainage codes, legal survey records, aerial photographs, and topographical maps.
• Working knowledge of Indiana Drainage Code.
• Ability to occasionally work extended and evening hours and travel out of town meetings training. 

9/26/24

PT Registered Nurse for the Immunization Clinic - K21 Building

Hours will vary

Starting Wage: $24.32

Responsibilities:

• Assist with vaccine clinics administering vaccines
• Assist with lead testing
• Ability to be back up coordinator when needed

2/23/24

Merit Deputy - Sheriff's Office

Full-Time - 12-hour shift

Starting Wage: $29.70

Responsibilities: 

• Enforce local and state laws by implementing effective policy for the prevention and investigation of crimes to protect the lives and property of the people.
• Regularly patrol all roads within the County and other designated areas, ensuring the security of residences and businesses, investigate and report suspicious or unlawful activities, and perform necessary actions to ensure the proper enforcement of applicable laws.
• Monitor radio and other communication devices and respond to citizens' calls of distress and complaints of alleged unlawful activity.  Assess and bring situations under control and take statements from victims and witnesses.  Provide appropriate assistance and unsure the lawful apprehension and arrest of criminal offenders as required by law.
• Perform vehicle stops, including checking for proper licensing and registration, enforce traffic laws and speed limits, issue warnings and/or citations, administer roadside sobriety tests as necessary, and effect arrests as warranted.
• Respond to and investigate traffic accidents. Assess extent of personal injuries, request emergency assistance, aid the injured, regulate and direct traffic, escort emergency vehicles and assist stranded motorists.  Tag and dispose of abandoned vehicles as needed.
• Pursue suspect in vehicle and/or on foot, subdue and arrest suspects, advise of constitutional rights, search suspects/arrestees, seize weapons and/or contraband, and transport to detention facility.
• Respond to residential and business alarms, investigate potential unlawful activity and initiate appropriate action to properly enforce applicable laws and/or protect the lives and property of the public.
• Investigate misdemeanors and felony complaints for crimes against people, animals and/or property and missing persons.  Investigate illegal possession, distribution, and sale of controlled substances.
• Maintain knowledge of criminal activities in the area.
• Secure, protect, and document crime scenes.  Collect and preserve evidence, maintain chain of custody of evidence.  Locate witnesses of criminal activities, interview and/or interrogate witnesses/suspects, and protect and/or counsel victims and witnesses.
• Conduct searches of both persons and property with and without a warrant in accordance with the law.
• Prepare and submit to superiors all required reports and summaries of activities according to established Department deadlines.
• Inspect condition of assigned vehicle and equipment and maintain uniform in a neat and professional manner.
• Maintain confidentiality and security of information/cases.
• Serve on 24-hour call for emergencies and respond to emergencies from an off-duty status.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma/HSE
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Completion of Indiana Law Enforcement Academy for law enforcement officers.  Possession of or ability to obtain handgun/firearm certification by the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy.
• Possession of or ability to obtain/retain First Aid and CPR certification.
• Ability to meet all Departmental hiring and retention requirements, including passage of a drug screen and written, medical, and psychological exams.
• Thorough knowledge of and ability to make practical application of the customary practices, procedures, rules and regulations of the Department, to perform standardized patrol operations and take authoritative action as situations demand.
• Thorough knowledge of community geography and police jurisdiction/boundaries, and working knowledge of local, state, and federal laws.
• Working knowledge of and ability to use all assigned Department equipment and weapons, including but not limited to computer, keyboard, camera, vehicle, radio, binoculars, breathalyzer, rifle, handgun, shotgun, and handcuffs.
• Working knowledge of radio frequencies, codes, procedures, and limitations.
• Ability to work extended, irregular, evening, and/or weekend hours, and occasionally travel out of town for training, surveillance or transports, sometimes overnight.
• Possession of a valid Indiana driver's license and demonstrated safe driving record.

5/3/24

Housekeeper 

Part-Time, Monday - Friday, 5-hour shift based on availability - hours are flexible

Starting Wage: $17.80

Responsibilities:

• Clean offices, meeting rooms, courtrooms, hallways, stairwells, entrances and elevators, including emptying trash cans, cleaning table tops, dusting, cleaning and polishing furniture, upholstery, walls, doors and woodwork, blinds, windows and window sills.
• Clean and disinfect bathrooms
• Vacuum, sweep, mop and dust

Qualifications:

• High school diploma/HSE
• Pre-employment drug screen and background check
• Able to stay on task and work independently
• Ability to work near chemicals, fumes, odors, dust and dirt
• Ability to stand for long periods of time, lifting/carrying under 25 lbs, bending, crouching/kneeling, reaching, handling/grasping/carrying objects and pushing/pulling.

5/3/24

Work Release Officer 

Full-Time - 40 hours - Varying schedule

Starting Wage: $22.66

Responsibilities:

• Enforce local, state and federal laws by implementing effective policy to protect the lives and property of the people.
• Check inmates in and out of facility to be released for work, give breathalyzer tests, and search for weapons and other contraband when returning to the facility.  Perform weekly comparison of inmates work hours and time spent out of facility.
• Drive inmates to bank and court.  Maintain contact with inmates utilizing Sunday pass.
• Dispense prescribed medications and maintain accurate medication logs.
• Perform booking procedures for new inmates, including performing drug test, assigning room, and logging personal information into master file.
• Maintain accurate files and paperwork, including medical and medication logs, room assignments, and master file.
• Monitor inmates' activities and behaviors, ensure compliance with facility rules and regulations, and report all unusual and/or unruly activity to appropriate supervisor.
• Regularly inspect facility, ensuring security and monitoring the general health and welfare condition of inmates, and ensuring cleanliness and security of cell areas.  Regularly search rooms, checking for illegal content, weapons, or other contraband.
• Answer telephone and greet jail office visitors, determine nature of call, respond to inquiries regarding detainee of the facility and/or route caller to appropriate person or department.
• Maintain inventory of supplies, ordering when needed.
• Make copies of inmate check stubs to ensure rent is paid and determine weekly fees.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma/HSE
• Ability to meet all employer and Departmental hiring requirements, including passage of a drug screen.
• Working knowledge of and ability to use all assigned Department equipment, including computer, breathalyzer, and drug/narcotic identification kit.
• Ability to perform essential functions of the position without posing a direct threat to the health and safety of self and other individuals in the workplace.
• Ability to provide public access to or maintain confidentiality of department information and records according to state requirements.
• Ability to work irregular, extended, evening, and/or weekend hours.
• Possession of a valid Indiana driver's license and demonstrated safe driving record.

5/3/24

Confinement Officer - (Jailer)

Full Time - 40 hours - Schedule Varies

Starting Wage: $25.04

Responsibilities:

• Serve as Jail Officer for the Kosciusko County Jail, responsible for maintaining security and order within the facility.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma/HSE
• Enforce local, state and federal laws by implementing effective policy to protect the lives and property of the people.
• Maintain interior and exterior security of jail facility, including monitoring surveillance cameras, operating electronic and digital door controls, monitoring activities of detainees, and conducting patrols.  Maintain accurate accounting of all detainees, including conducting periodic cell checks, roll calls, head counts of detainees in assigned areas and opening and closing of cell block doors.
• Perform booking procedures of individuals being detained, including photographing, fingerprinting, entering required information on the computer, completing required forms and intake reports, receiving and receipting money and personal property, and searching detainees for weapons and contraband.  Register sex offenders.
• Perform bonding procedures by completing required forms, receiving and receipting bond money, writing check to Clerk of the Courts, returning personal belongings and releasing detainee.
• Oversee detainee in allowable activities, such as telephone calls, commissary purchases, counsel, and family visitations.  Distribute daily meals and ensure all trays are removed from cellblocks.  Ensure personal hygiene of detainees and cleanliness of cell areas, accounting for all cleaning supplies and equipment issued to detainees.
• Provide detainees with prescribed medications according to orders of physician. Follow department procedures to ensure detainees receive proper medical attention.
• Ensure compliance with facility rules and regulations, record and report inappropriate behavior to appropriate department personnel, and take appropriate action to correct any problems that arise.  Properly secure and/or physically restrain violent and uncontrollable detainees as situations demand.
• Transport and/or escort individuals detained by the County to various locations including court, Department of Corrections, or medical facilities and hospitals, appointments, recreation, library and other meeting activities.
• Supervise and direct daily activities of Trustees, including making work assignment and assuring proper accomplishments of duties.
• Respond to inquiries from family members, attorneys and members of the general public regarding visitation and status of individual detainees.
• Respond to detainee grievances following established chain of command procedures.
• Maintain and update institution logs, incident reports, daily activity reports, booking/release records and medical records.  Submit all reports and summaries of activities according to established Department deadlines.
• Receive, sort and log incoming and outgoing mail and personal items for detainees as required.

5/3/24

Bad Checks

A Message From
Prosecuting Attorney J. Brad Voelz

As your Prosecuting Attorney, naturally I am always concerned about the negative impact of bad checks passed to local businesses. Millions of dollars are lost nationally by merchants as a result of this ongoing problem. Bad checks affect everyone in terms of higher consumer costs that must be passed on to offset losses, and increased taxes to cover the additional costs for law enforcement and prosecution.

In an effort to combat this problem, I have organized the Bad Check Recovery Program to assist local merchants with bad check losses. The primary goal of the program is to obtain full restitution for the victim without adding to the financial burden of the criminal justice system.  Also, to assist you in reducing your risk in accepting a bad check or to determine whether your bad check is eligible for the Bad Check Recovery Program, you should review the acceptance tips and program eligibility form.

Your interest and participation in this special program will benefit all law-abiding citizens and help your business improve its bottom line!

 Bad Check Recovery Program

6 EASY STEPS

Board of Finance

Employers

Drug Court

The mission of the Kosciusko County Drug Court program is to offer a sentencing alternative for offenders addicted to, or abusing illicit drugs through a multi-disciplinary and collaborative intensive rehabilitative services approach.  Drug Court works through service providers to reduce use of and demand for illicit drugs.  

Fees included for participation:

• Initial Fee:  $100.00 (one-time)
• Monthly Fee:  $50.00/month (recurring)
• Drug Screen Fee:  $20.00 per drug screen

E-Recording

 E-Recording is available in our county.  Please visit:

Simplifile

ePN

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Original Government Survey Field Notes

Demand Notices

Demand Notices - Personal Property and Mobile Homes

Each year after the May tax payment deadline, personal properties and mobile homes that are delinquent from the prior year will be subject to a $5 demand fee.  If not paid within 60 days from the date of the demand, the demand will become a certified judgment to the Kosciusko County Clerk of the Courts.  After the demand fee is attached to the property, the payment is turned over to American Financial Credit Services and an additional percentage collection fee is added.  After certification payments must be made to American Financial Credit Services, 10333 N Meridian St., Suite 270, Indianapolis, IN 46290  Phone 1-888-317-2327.  Daily interest will be applied.  

Please call the Kosciusko County Treasurer's Office at 574-372-2370.   

Drug Testing Information

Drug Screen Phone:  800-494-1250

Drug Screen website:  drugchecktest.com

• In the even that the system could not be reached or was busy, you must continue checking the system until you are successful or use drugchecktest.com. Failure to check-in will be tracked in the system as a missed test.

• Drug Testing Hours:  
  • Monday - Friday:  10:00am to 11:00am OR 2:45pm to 3:45pm
  • Saturday and Sunday:  10:00am - If you show up after 10:00am, it will be considered a POSITIVE test.
  • Holidays:  10:00am - If you show up after 10:00am, it will be considered a POSITIVE test.

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I'm related to/caring for a Veteran

Caring for those who have served is its own kind of service to our country. Learn more about benefits you may be entitled to for your service. Kosciusko County VSO can provide you further assistance with questions, applications or claims when you are ready.

• Benefits for Family Members
• Caregiver Assistance Stipend
• Caregiver Support & Resources
• Healthcare for Family & Caregivers
• Assisted Living/Home Healthcare/Nursing Home
• Indiana State Tuition
• Life Insurance
• Veterans Pension
• Aid & Attendance
• Pension Benefits Summary
• Pre-need Eligibility for Burial in a VA National Cemetery
• VA Home Loans
• Education Benefits
• Employment Resources
  • Work One Region 2 - Northern Indiana
    • Kelly Griffin - Disabled Veteran Outreach Program Specialist -    [email protected]           574-229-7590
    • Daniel Reed - Disabled Veteran Outreach Program Specialist -      [email protected]           574-370-0670
    • Trellus Washington - Local Veterans Employment Representative -  [email protected] 574-524-6148
  • Operation: Job Ready Veterans
    • Deborah Ryan, Community Outreach Director (317) 450-1796, [email protected]
  • IDVA Employment Assistance
  • Career Counseling

Interstate Child Support

The Federal Government, all the states, and many countries have established a uniform set of laws governing how to handle child support cases when the parents do not live in the same state or country.  The rules are technical and complex.  If you have a question about an case where multiple states are involved and one of the parties lives in Kosciusko County, or the Order is from Kosciusko County, please reach out to us.  [email protected] 

Lake-Level Data

AVAILABLE IN THE OFFICE

Established legal lake level elevations, base flood elevations (lakes and streams), USGS water resource data, DNR geodetic control data (sea level bench marks), FEMA flood hazard boundary maps, and Tippecanoe River elevations.

Fee Schedule

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY RECORDER

100 W. CENTER ST. ROOM 203

WARSAW, IN 46580

574-372-2360

 MORTGAGE                                                                55.00

 ALL OTHER DOCUMENTS                                        25.00

*Including UCC filings

*Fee includes 1 oversized page and 1 mailing for Mechanic’s Liens

Additional pages exceeding 8.5” x14”                           5.00

Each additional mailing (Mechanic’s Liens)                  2.00

COPY FEES                

Page not exceeding 11”x 17”                                            1.00

Page exceeding 11”x17”                                                    5.00

Certification                                                                         5.00

Child Support

J. Brad Voelz, Prosecuting Attorney

The Kosciusko Child Support Enforcement Office is a division of the Kosciusko Prosecuting Attorney's Office.

Introduction

In 1975, Congress enacted legislation under the Social Security Act (Title IV-D) to require the states to establish programs to establish paternity and establish and collect child support orders for both AFDC (Aid to Families with Dependent Children) and non-AFDC cases. The State of Indiana contracts with local county prosecutor's offices to provide these services. In addition to paternity duties and establishing and enforcing child support, this office also establishes orders for health insurance where appropriate and regularly deals with other issues related to child support such as modification of support, emancipation questions, locating absent parents, review and adjustment of support orders, support in foster care cases, collection of medical reimbursement for parents and criminal felony nonsupport cases.

Establishment and Enforcement Tools

Delinquent child support may be enforced either through civil administrative remedies, civil judicial remedies or, last but not least, criminal charges for Nonsupport of a Dependent Child.

Civil Administrative Actions

Paternity can be established through a Paternity Affidavit. Once certain time periods have passed, the affidavit has the same effect as a judicial finding of paternity and can be enforced as such. In a child support action, pursuant to Indiana law, the Court is required to issue an immediate Income Withholding Order to collect child support. Therefore, every case must have an Income Withholding Order to take the support out of the person's pay, unless the Court makes certain findings of fact, including a finding that it is in the best interest of the child for income withholding not to occur. Almost all cases have income withholding and once child support has been established, child support caseworkers directly issue Income Withholding Orders to the employer of a payor, without going through the Court System. Through the Indiana State Child Support Computer Network, the child support caseworkers automatically implement various enforcement tools such as interception of tax refunds, interception of lottery winnings, unemployment withholding, and denial of passport applications, implementation of automobile liens and reporting of delinquencies to the credit bureau. 
 

Judicial Remedies

Paternity can also be established by the filing of a paternity action in Court. The parties are given the chance to have a DNA test and if paternity is established, the Court may order the payment of reimbursement for Past Public Assistance to the State of Indiana, establish a current child support order that is made retroactive to the date of the filing of the Petition for Paternity, establish a health insurance order and deal with such issues as custody, visitation, name change, etc. The State of Indiana is, of course, only involved in those issues related to child support. 

In situations where paternity is not an issue, then child support may be established through the filing of a Petition for Support. If a child support order has already been issued, a Petition to Modify Support may be filed in order to change said support. In Indiana, support continues until the child reaches the age of 21 years. Prior to that time, the support can only be changed by court order upon application of either party. 

Child Support may be enforced through the judicial remedy of Contempt of Court. If a delinquent payor is found to be in contempt for failure to pay support, the Court may order the person to serve time in the Monroe County Jail, require the person to do Road Crew, or use any other sanctions within the Court's powers. In addition, if the delinquency meets certain criteria, the Court must suspend the driver's license of the person. However, the license suspension may be placed on hold on condition that the person complies with the child support order in the future.

Criminal Nonsupport of a Dependent Child

According to Indiana Code 35-46-1-5, it is a Class D Felony if a person fails to support a dependent child. The crime is elevated to a Class C felony if the support delinquency is over $15,000. The child support division files and prosecutes cases of Nonsupport of a Dependent Child on a regular basis. The sentence in such cases depends on the facts of that particular case; however, defendants are normally placed on probation under detailed terms, including, of course, the requirement that they pay current support as well as an amount toward the support arrearage. If a Defendant fails to abide by the terms of probation, that defendant may serve time in the Monroe County Jail or the Indiana Department of Corrections.

Application for Services

TANF (Temporary Aid to Needy Families) recipients do not need to file an application since part of the TANF procedure is an assignment of support rights to the State of Indiana. TANF cases are opened automatically through an interface with the Office of Family and Children and persons involved will be contacted. Recipients of Child Medicaid or Hoosier Healthwise may be referred if they so desire at the time of application for those benefits. Other persons wishing to use the child support services must fill out an application which is available here:  Link to Application

Employee Information

This page contains information for current employees of Kosciusko County Government.

Want to schedule an appointment at the employee clinic, here is a link to the scheduling software. 

Medical Administrator:  Auxiant  www.auxiant.com

Network:  Cigna www.cigna.com

Prescription:  True Rx www.truerx.com

PERF: www.in.gov/inprs  update address and beneficiaries

Below are medical related notices that, as an employer, Kosciusko County Government is required to provide the information to all employees.  ALL OF THIS CAN BE ACCESSED ON EMPLOYEE NAVIGATOR.

• HIPPA
• Spousal Carveout
• Safety Manual
• CHIP
• Medicare Part D
• Preventive Care for Women
• Women's Health
• Exchange Notice
• FMLA
• GINA
• Mental Health
• Short Term Disability
• Wellness Program
• COBRA

Superior Court 2

The court was established in 1976 and is currently resided over by The Honorable Torrey Bauer, Judge, commenced his term on January 1, 2015.

Map & Geographic Data

The following are available in the County Surveyor's Office: 

AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHS FOR THE FOLLOWING YEARS

Non-Custodial Parents

Child Support Program services are for both parents-Whether or not the child resides with you or not. Even if you pay support, you can apply for services, or ask to modify child support already ordered.  By working closely with the Prosecutor's Office, a person who pays child support can avoid or minimize issues that may arise regarding their child support case and/or child support payments.

Applications for service are available from the State of Indiana  Link to Application.  Completed Applications must be brought to your initial meeting with our office. 

Under Indiana law, parents ordered to pay support are required to pay their court-ordered child support on time and in full. If you cannot meet the full obligation or cannot make the court-ordered payments contact this office as soon as possible to avoid or minimize any adverse actions that may be taken.  

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Personal Property

Personal property taxes are levied against all tangible personal property used in a trade or business, used for the production of income, or held as an investment that should be or is subject to depreciation for federal income tax purposes including but not limited to mobile homes (not on permanent foundations), billboards, and materials for use in production. Inventory is no longer taxed.

Downloadable Personal Property Forms

• Form102 Farmer's Tangible Personal Property Assessment Return
• Form 103 Short Business Tangible Personal Property Return
• Form 103 Long Business Tangible Personal Property Assessment Return
• Form 104 Business Tangible Personal Property Return (Cover Page)
• Form 106 Schedule of Adjustments to Business Tangible Personal Property Return

For additional Personal Property Forms Click Here

To Return to the Assessor Home Page 

Superior Court 3

The court was established in 1997 and is currently resided over by the Honorable Chad M. Miner, Judge, who commenced his term on January 1, 2021.

Mobile Home Transfers

MOBILE HOME TITLE TRANSFER

MOBILE HOME TITLE TRANSFER

LOST TITLE

FAILURE TO PAY MOBILE HOME TAX DEMAND NOTICES/JUDGMENTS/PAYMENTS TO AFCS

Infraction Deferral Program

 INFRACTION DEFERRAL PROGRAM

The Traffic Infraction Deferral Program is offered through the Kosciusko County Prosecutor's Office. It is available to qualified drivers for the dual purposes of promoting safe driving and allowing the driver to avoid any additional points on his/her driving record through the Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV).

You may qualify to participate in the traffic infraction Deferral program if you:

• do NOT hold a commercial driver's license (CDL)
• If you are an out-of-state driver, you must provide us with a copy of your current State driving record with your completed Infraction Deferral Agreement
• Received only one ticket (if 2 or more tickets, must get prosecutor's approval)
• Were 18 years of age or older at the time the ticket was received
• Were not going more than 25 mph over the posted speed limit
• Were not going more that 15 mph over within a 45mph zone on U.S.30 
• Were not speeding in a work zone or a school zone 
• Received a ticket which is approved for the program
• The most common types of tickets that qualify are:
  • Speeding up to 25 mph over the posted speed limit (not in school zone or work zone and not in a special speed zone on U.S.30)
  • Disregarding a traffic light or a stop sign or a yield sign (not on U.S. 30)
  • Following too closely
  • Driving left of center
  • Unsafe lane movement
  • NOT an offense involving an accident, passing a school bus, failing to yield to an emergency vehicle, no insurance, or any other eight-point offense (as designated by the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles)

Eligibility is at the complete discretion of the Kosciusko County Prosecutor.  Any driver may be made ineligible for any reason by the Kosciusko County Prosecuting Attorney.

The Staff of the Prosecutor's Office will review your ticket to determine if you are eligible.  If you are eligible, you will receive information on enrolling in the program.

To participate in the Infraction Deferral Program, you may come in person to the Kosciusko County Clerk's Office, 121 N. Lake St., Warsaw, IN 46580 from 8:30AM - 4:00 PM.  Bring the Deferral Form and the fee identified by the Prosecutor's Office in the form of cash, cashier's check, certified check, or money order made payable to the Clerk of Kosciusko County. You do this instead of paying the ticket (i.e. do not pay the ticket and then bring in the deferral form).  The effective date of this agreement will be the date the Clerk of Kosciusko County receives the signed agreement and the payment.  If you comply with the terms of deferral agreement then you will not accumulate any additional points on your BMV driving record.  If you fail to comply with any of the terms of the agreement, the ticket may be re-filed with the Court.  If that happens the deferral fee is forfeited and you will need to either pay the ticket, or contest it.

To participate in the Infraction Deferral Program by mail, you may complete the documents sent to you and return them to the Clerk of the Court.

Receipts are not automatically sent out, so in order to receive verification of your payment, you must include a self-addressed stamped envelope with your payment and a receipt will be returned to you.

The deadline to participate in the Infraction Deferral Program is the due date on the ticket, also referred to as the court appearance date. Therefore, you must come in person to the Kosciusko County Clerk's Office OR mail the signed agreement and fee on or before the due date. 

If you have a question that has not been addressed above, you may call the prosecutor's office at (574) 372-2419. Have your ticket handy when you call.   

I'm a Survivor/Next of Kin (My Veteran has passed away)

The loss of a Veteran is a loss shared by a grateful nation. Learn more about benefits to memorialize and commemorate your Veteran's service, as well as Survivor Benefits to which you might be entitled (eligibility requirements differ).

• VA Burial Benefits Guide
• Burial in VA National Cemetery
  • Pre-need Eligibility for Burial in a VA National Cemetery
  • VA National Cemeteries
• Burial Allowances
  • Federal VA Burial Allowance
  • Kosciusko County offers a $100 county burial allowance reimbursement and/or an $100 allowance to offset the cost of setting of the headstone/marker. The Funeral Home will typically fill this out with next-of-kin. If they do not, or if you need to file for one further down the road, contact us.
• Free Government Headstone, Marker or Medallion
  • Headstone, Marker, Medallion
  • See Your Options
• Memorialization & Certificates
  • Presidential Memorial Certificate
  • Governor's Memorial Certificate
  • Cold War Certificate
• Burial Honors
• Obtaining DD214/discharge certificate
• Assisting Families with Burial for Veterans
• Bereavement Counseling
• Survivor Benefits
  • Survivor Benefits Overview
  • Family/Survivor Healthcare Benefits
  • DIC (Compensation Related to Service-Connected Disability)
  • Accrued Benefits (Substitution of Claimant for pending Claim/Appeal)
  • Survivors Pension
  • Aid & Attendance
  • Surviving Spouse Property Tax Deduction
  • Dependent & Survivor Education Benefits
  • Life Insurance Benefits
• Helpful Resources
  • Social Security - Elkhart office
  • Social Security - Ft. Wayne office
  • Medicare
  • TRICARE
  • DFAS
  • VA Healthcare & Other Insurances

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FAQ's

1. How soon before my sentencing date do I need to turn in my application?
   • In order to have your application received and interview process completed, you sould submit your application at least 2 - 3 weeks in advance.
2. Where can I get an application?
   • Applications can be picked up at the Community Corrections office, located at 121 N Lake Street, Warsaw or downloaded here.
3. What if I am sentenced in one case but have pending cases?
   • You must be fully sentenced in all cases before beginning your time on home detention.
4. How do I pay my fees for my home detention?
   • Home Detention fees can be paid by cash, cashiers check or money order in person at the office located at 121 N Lake Street, Warsaw or at PAY HERE.
5. How much money do I need to start Home Detention?
   • If you live in Kosciusko County, are going to serve a Kosciusko County sentence, and have been accepted into the Home Detention program, it is $400.00 to begin.  If you are transferring your case to another county, it is $250.00 to transfer to another county.
6. I am currently on the Home Detention program but I can not get into contact with my officer at this time.  What do I do?
   • You should call the emergency hotline/on-call number at (574) 265-5484.

Superior Court 4

The court was established as of July 1, 2019 and is currently resided over by The Honorable Christopher D. Kehler, commenced his term on July 1, 2019.

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Pre-Trial Diversion Program

What is the Pre-trial Diversion Program (PDP)?

The Pre-trial Diversion Program (PDP) is a program offered at the discretion of the Kosciusko County Prosecutor's Office.  It may be offered to defendants without significant prior criminal records who have been charged with certain offenses.  The program requires a defendant to complete a specific set of requirements, and, upon successful completion, the defendant's charges will be dismissed.

What charges are eligible for PDP?

Certain misdemeanor offenses including (but not limited to) Illegal Consumption or Possession of an Alcoholic Beverage, Public Intoxication, Possession of Marijuana and Check Deception may be considered for participation in the Pre-trial Diversion Program.  Not all people charged with the same crime may be found eligible for the program.  Regardless of the charges filed, eligibility for PDP is not guaranteed and is determined on a case-by-case basis.   

How do I apply for PDP?

If you wish to see if you are eligible for the Pretrial Diversion Program, you may download the Pretrial Diversion Program form .  All previous charges, arrests, diversions and convictions must be reported on the Pretrial Diversion Program Form. Failure to do so will result in the case being ineligible or being immediately terminated from diversion. Once you fill out the form, forward it to the Prosecutor's Office either by email at [email protected] or by fax 574.372.2470, or by mail at

                        Kosciusko County Prosecuting Attorneys Office

                        PDP Administrator

                        121 N. Lake St.

                        Warsaw, IN 46580

The Prosecutor staff reviews each report and considers, among other things, the charges involved, the circumstances surrounding the incident and the defendant's prior criminal history to determine if a case is appropriate to be offered PDP. 

How do I know if I am accepted into PDP?

After submitting the Pretrial Diversion Program form, the Prosecutor staff will review your form along with other considerations.  If you qualify the PDP contract will be offered to you at your pre-trial hearing.  

Do I need to show up for my initial court date?

Yes.  The staff from the Kosciusko County Prosecutor's Office may not speak with a defendant prior to him/her appearing in court and being advised and understanding their Constitutional Rights.  A defendant may contact a defense attorney prior to appearing in court.  At the initial hearing, the defendant will appear before the Judge and enters a plea of either "guilty" or "not guilty."  If a defendant pleads "guilty", then a conviction will be entered on his/her record and he/she will be sentenced accordingly.  If a defendant pleads "not guilty," then the case will be set for a pre-trial conference and a trial date.  The defendant may receive a court appointed attorney (if one is requested) or may hire a private attorney, and the case will continue in court.  Any time after the initial hearing and prior to the pre-trial conference, the defendant may apply for PDP. 

How much does PDP cost/What do I have to do for PDP?

The costs and fees associated with PDP vary depending on the requirements a defendant must complete for the program.  Requirements are determined based on the charges filed, circumstances of the case and the defendant's prior criminal background. Requirements differ, based on the offense charged, and may include, but are not limited to, counseling (alcohol/anger management), random drug screening, no contact order, community service, restitution or proof of a valid driver's license. The defendant is responsible for any costs associated with these requirements. These costs are not included in the Pretrial Diversion fee.

What happens if I am unsuccessful in completing the requirements of PDP?

If you fail to comply with any of the terms or requirements of the Pretrial Diversion Program, the Prosecuting Attorneys Office may reinstate the original charge with the Court. If this happens, the Diversion fee and all other program fees will be forfeited and you will need to appear at the next scheduled Court hearing to either plead guilty or indicate your desire for a trial date to be scheduled.

I don't live in Kosciusko County.  Can I still do PDP?

Most often, yes.  It is not uncommon for PDP defendants to need to try and complete their PDP requirements outside of Kosciusko County, Indiana.  PDP staff will try to assist defendants who are eligible and willing to do PDP.  It does, however, become chiefly the defendant's responsibility to work out where and how he/she will complete the requirements, and he/she must verify with PDP staff before completing requirements that everything is satisfactory. 

Will PDP keep this incident totally off of my record?

 PDP is designed to help a defendant keep a criminal conviction off his/her record with regard to the offense charged.  If he/she successfully completes the program, the court record will show that the charge was dismissed.  The benefit of PDP is that there is no criminal conviction and the defendant does not plead guilty.  When asked if he/she has ever been convicted of or plead guilty to a criminal offense, a defendant may answer "no" with regard to the charge in a successfully completed PDP case.  However, a record that an arrest occurred, or that the charge was filed in court, will not be expunged or erased.  Police records of an arrest or citation are beyond the control of the Prosecutor's Office.  If a defendant is asked if he/she has ever been charged with a criminal offense, he/she must always answer "Yes."  Upon successful completion of the program, a defendant may specify that the charge was dismissed.  In that case, when a background check is run the court record will show that an order of conditional dismissal was issued and the case was closed.  

Payment Options

PAY IN PERSON AT COURTHOUSE

OUTSIDE DROP BOX

PAY BY MAIL

SPRING PAYMENTS

PAYING SPRING AND FALL IN THE SPRING

FALL PAYMENTS

ISSUING CHECKS FROM YOUR BANK BILL PAY ACCOUNT

PAY AT PARTICIPATING BANKS  

Property Tax Assessment BOA

Once a taxpayer has filed written notice of appeal, the local official is statutorily required to forward that written notice to the county PTABOA, which will hear the taxpayer's appeal and issue a written determination. A board of county commissioners may determine whether to have a 3 or 5 member PTABOA. The county assessor is a non-voting member of the PTABOA regardless of the number of members. In a county with a 5 member PTABOA, the commissioners appoint 3 freehold members and the county council appoints 2 members. In a county with a 3 member PTABOA, the county council will appoint 1 individual and the commissioners will appoint 2 freehold members so that not more than 2 of the members of the entire board may be of the same political party. Additionally, at least 2 of the members must be residents of the county.

Section Corners on Beacon Web Site

Section Corners are currently being updated and maintained on the Beacon website. These are being updated in conjunction with the Section Corner Book, the State Coordinates, and the Field Books as the Section Corners are located. Instruction on accessing this information is listed below.

Above is an example of Section Corner data as displayed on the Beacon website.

A: This is the Section Corner Book Page.  By clicking on "Section Corner Book" under Topics of Interest, you can then choose the correct township and find the corresponding page within the PDF

B: This is the Field Book and Field Book Page number.  By clicking on "Section Corner Field Books" under Topics of Interest, you can choose the correct field book and find the corresponding page within the PDF

C: This is the date (if available) that GPS coordinates were taken of this section corner.  If a date is available, click on "Section Corner State Coordinates" under Topics of Interest and find the corresponding date and Section Corner within the PDF.

Note: Section Corner data is periodically reviewed and may not be completely up-to-date.  Furthermore, the icons are not in the exact location of the section corners.  They are offset slightly. Additional Section Corner information is available in the County Surveyor's Office.

Section Corner found in Etna Green Dated July 16, 1857

  Section 12 Township 32 North Range 4 East

NE Section 9 Township 33 N Range 6 East

Notice of Appeal

To File a Notice of Appeal, please contact the PROPER Court and Court Reporter:

1879 Atlas of Kosciusko County

Teen Court

Teen Court is a court for teens conducted by their peers.   It is an alternative to the juvenile court system for teens who have committed specific types of non-violent misdemeanors or school infractions and it is based on the concept of restorative justice.  Restorative justice seeks to hold the offender accountable to repair the damage done by his or her offense and address the cause of the offense rather than simply punish the offender. 

In Teen Court, student volunteers act in various roles in the courtroom including as prosecuting and defense attorneys and as members of a peer jury.  The teen court helps set individualized sanctions for each offender in hopes of repairing relationships in the community and providing resources to improve future decision making.  In return for volunteering their time, the student volunteers learn about the judicial process and community resources and can gain new perspectives and develop useful analytical and communication skills.  

Property Tax Info & Forms

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY TAX BILLS

Property taxes in Kosciusko County will be due May 12, 2025 and November 10, 2025. Payments may be made in person at the Treasurer's Office located in the Courthouse at 100 W Center Street, 2nd Floor Warsaw, In 46580. There is a ground level entrance on the west side of the Courthouse with access to the elevator to take taxpayers to the second floor. A drop box for payments is also available during the Spring and Fall tax collections on the West side of the old Courthouse at the handicapped entrance.  

Payment options are cash, check or money order. Debit and credit cards are taken in the office but require an additional convenience fee. 

If payments are mailed, they should be sent to Kosciusko County Treasurer, PO Box 1764, Warsaw, IN 46581. Spring payments must be postmarked by May 12, 2025. Fall payments must be postmarked by November 10, 2025. If you are mailing your payment on the due date we strongly suggest that you take the envelope inside the post office and have it hand cancelled. Payments received with a post mark after due dates  are subject to penalties. 

Taxes may be paid at all Lake City Bank branches, with the original tax bill and no prior delinquencies. 

Taxpayers with questions about their tax bills may contact the Kosciusko County Treasurer's Office at 1-574-372-2370.

Victims Assistance

VICTIM ASSISTANCE PROGRAM 

It is the responsibility of our office to defend the rights of crime victims. Our mission is to assist crime victims through the, often daunting maze, of the criminal justice system.  Upon your request, we will keep you informed of the status of your case, seek your input before disposition of the case, pursue restitution and assist you in locating and obtaining help from community resources and social service agencies.

	VINE is the nation’s leading victim notification network. It allows survivors, victims of crime, and other concerned citizens to access timely and reliable information about offenders or criminal cases in U.S. jails and prisons.
	Start a request for a protection order by filing online.
	Indiana SAVIN stands for Statewide Automated Victim Information & Notification. The Indiana SAVIN program is a free, automated hotline that provides crime victims with vital information and notification 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. This service will allow you to obtain offender information and to register for notification of a change in offender status, such as offender release. All registrations through Indiana SAVIN are kept completely confidential.

1914 Atlas of Kosciusko County

Refunds/Surplus

SURPLUS REFUNDS

REASONS FOR SURPLUS

PROOF OF SURPLUS

CLAIMING SURPLUS