The Office of the White County Prosecuting Attorney is charged with the responsibility of representing the State of Indiana in all felony and misdemeanor criminal prosecutions, resulting from crimes committed within White County, Indiana. In addition, the White County Prosecuting Attorney conducts criminal investigations, convenes and supervises Grand Jury proceedings, enforces child support orders entered in divorce and paternity cases, prosecutes traffic and other infraction violations of state law, conducts juvenile adjudications and prosecutions, and provides information and assistance to the victims of crime.

The primary goals of the White County Prosecuting Attorney are:

(1) The identification and aggressive prosecution of habitual career criminals, who are responsible for the vast majority of all criminal activity.

(2) Strong and consistent prosecution of violent criminals.

(3) To reduce the devastating effects of alcohol and drug abuse in our community.

(4) To preserve the sanctity of the home by meaningful prosecution of home burglaries, particularly in rural areas.

It is the responsibility of the White County Prosecuting Attorney to pursue speedy and fair investigations and prosecutions of all crimes committed within White County.

CRIMINAL DIVISION - Handles felony and misdemeanor prosecutions in 1 Superior Court. Includes everything from Public Intoxication to Capital Murder.

CHILD SUPPORT DIVISION - Responsible for the enforcement of child support orders in divorce and paternity cases. In appropriate cases, blood tests are performed and paternity actions are filed. 

CHECK DECEPTION - Local Merchants and private individuals in receipt of checks, returned for insufficient funds or on a closed account, are provided direction and assistance for collection. In the event payment is not received after notice, the case may be referred to the Prosecutor's office.

JUVENILES - Indiana Law generally requires that crimes committed by those under the age of eighteen (18) years be treated differently. A child under eighteen (18) years of age who commits a crime, or who is considered a truant, a runaway, or incorrigible, has committed a delinquent act, and a Delinquency Petition may be filed. All Delinquency Petitions are filed in the Juvenile.

Child Support Specialists

Aileen Steel
Deb Burke

Staff

Terry L. Smith - Deputy Prosecuting Attorney
Mary Jane Rupel - Receptionist
Cathy Applegate - Office Administrator
Charisse Schreiner - Secretary