Bartholomew County Government

The Bartholomew County Sheriff's Department is a law enforcement is a law enforcement agency that is responsible for enforcing laws within Bartholomew County, IN.

Circuit Court holds jurisdiction for adult felony cases, criminal cases, adoptions, estates, guardianship, civil collection (civil collections in regards to tax collection), mortgage foreclosure, civil torts, civil plenary, paternity action/dissolution, protective orders, and reciprocal cases.

Court Services plays an integral role in the delivery of services to probationers as well as holding those probationers accountable for compliance with court orders and supervision rules. Court Services refers clients to outside agencies for services but also provides in-house programming (see Programming and Services). Office visits, urine drug screens, and home visits with searches are an important part of monitoring compliance. Searches are conducted in partnership with the Indiana State Police, Columbus Police Department and/or Bartholomew County Sheriff’s Department.

The DAV vehicle now transports to Richard L. Roudebush VAMC in Indianapolis, IN, Mon-Fri (except Federal Holidays). To check for available seating, you must call 72 hours before your appointment.

Superior Court I is a court of general jurisdiction. Superior Court I hears felony cases for Levels 1 through 6 violations, and some misdemeanor charges in Bartholomew County; additionally, the court hears civil torts aligning with medical malpractice, automobile accidents, and property damage.

Superior Court 2 handles all of Bartholomew County’s misdemeanor criminal cases, traffic cases, small claims and ordinance violations.  Superior Court 2 also handles a variety of felony criminal cases, including most of the level 6 felonies.  In addition, Superior Court 2 handles all types of civil cases.

The mission of the Bartholomew County Veteran Services Office is to assist and help veterans and/or their family members. The office assists you in qualifying for benefits by filling out and submitting the appropriate paperwork for compensation and/or pension claims with the Regional Veteran Affairs Office in Indianapolis, Indiana. You will be treated with compassion, dignity and respect in recognition of your sacrifice and service to our nation.