Indiana county
Criminal Cases in Jefferson County, Indiana
Current through 2026 Indiana legislative session
Criminal cases in Jefferson County, Indiana are prosecuted by the State of Indiana under the Indiana criminal code, not by local ordinance. The county lies within 5th Judicial Circuit of Indiana, and charges are filed and prosecuted by the Prosecuting Attorney, 5th Judicial Circuit. The charges, classifications, and penalties that apply are the same statewide Indiana offenses defined across this reference.
- Population
- 33,147
- Judicial district
- 5th Judicial Circuit of Indiana
- Prosecuting office
- Prosecuting Attorney, 5th Judicial Circuit
How are criminal cases prosecuted in Jefferson County, Indiana?
Criminal charges in Jefferson County, Indiana are prosecuted under Indiana state law. See the Indiana charges reference and the statutes.
Criminal defense firms in Jefferson County, Indiana
This reference is informational and is not legal advice.