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  • About Us
    • The Prosecuting Attorney
    • History of the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney
    • Community Involvement
    • Annual Data
    • Locations
    • Job Opportunities
    • In The News
      • Media Info Packet
      • Latest News
      • Cases of Interest
      • Recent Court Decisions
  • Child Support
    • Child Support Portal
    • Getting Started
    • Definitions
    • Forms
    • Enforcement Methods
    • Unclaimed Child Support
    • FAQs
  • Criminal Division
    • Criminal Justice System
    • Recent Court Decisions
    • Courts
      • Court Calendars
      • Court Records
    • FAQs
    • Criminal Justice Citizens Academy
    • Just for Kids
    • Featured Fugitives
  • Victim Assistance
    • Forms
    • Resources
    • Cell Phones
    • Child Abuse
    • Crime Victims Rights Week
    • Domestic Violence
    • Elder Abuse
    • Offender Release
    • Protective Orders
    • Sexual Assault
    • Violent Crimes Compensation
    • Safety
    • Definitions
    • FAQs
    • Victim Advocate Satisfaction Survey
  • Diversion/Deferral
    • Misdemeanor Diversion
      • FAQs
      • Definitions
    • Infraction Deferral
      • Ticket FAQs
      • Ticket Forms
      • Definitions
  • Contact Us
    • Public Forms
    • Helpful Links
    • Submit a Tip
    • Request A Speaker
    • Media Release Sign Up

Criminal Justice System

The Elkhart County prosecuting attorney's role in the criminal justice system is to enforce the laws of the State of Indiana and hold criminals accountable for their behavior. There are several steps in this process.

Click the name of a step below to learn more.

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