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Voter Registration

Next Election: 2024 Primary Election is held on May 7, 2024.

2024 Vote Center Locations & Early Voting Hours

Candidates and voters can get needed information/forms from the below websites:

Absentee Voting

Candidate Information

Candidate information is available on the Secretary of State Elections website.

Campaign Finance Information

Election Board

  • Becky Waymire – Chairman
  • Virginia Perry – Vice Chairman
  • Tammy Parker – Secretary

Party Chairmen

  • Democrat Party – Natalie Coffin, county chairman - 317-607-8390
  • Libertarian Party – Danny Lundy, county chairman – 317-440-1745
  • Republican Party – Carole Snyder, county chairman – 317-410-0375

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Federal Government

The judicial branch consists of federal trial and appeals judges, including the U.S. Supreme Court. These judges are nominated by the president and confirmed by the Senate — you don’t have a vote in the selection of federal judges. The judicial branch of government interprets federal laws when lawsuits are filed in federal courts. On occasion, it also decides whether state laws conform to the federal constitution.

You do elect the members of the legislative branch, called Congress. (Congress includes both the U.S. Senate and the House of Representatives.) Congress makes the laws by passing bills.

Senators

Each state, regardless of its population, elects two senators to serve six-year terms. Every two years, one-third of the Senate is elected, so your state may or may not have a Senate contest in a given general election year, which is a year in which candidates are elected in most constituencies. General elections are held in even-numbered years (1994, 1996, 1998, and so forth).

Representatives

Each state also elects Members of Congress, called representatives, who serve in the House of Representatives in the Congress. The number of representatives in Congress is limited to 435. The census, taken every ten years, determines how many of those 435 representatives each state has. States with growing populations gain congressional seats after the census, and states with shrinking populations lose congressional seats.

After the census results are in, each state’s legislature redraws the congressional districts for its state. The exact boundaries of these districts are the subject of much political fighting, turf warfare, and teeth gnashing, as incumbents try to sweet-talk their state legislatures into drawing districts that would allow them and their next of kin to maintain their current lifestyle.

A Member of Congress is elected every two years and represents roughly a half-million people in his or her district.

You also elect the heads of the executive branch: the president and the vice president. The executive branch of government plays a role in making laws by the use of the president’s veto of legislation. The executive branch also carries out the laws that Congress enacts and the courts have clarified.

The president and the vice president

The U.S. elects a president and vice president every four years. They are elected together to avoid having the president from one party and the vice president from another serve together. This happened early in our country’s history without damaging the republic, but it created enough fuss to suggest that it was not a good idea.

You don’t elect the president and vice president directly, but you do have a role to play in their election.

State Government

  • Judicial: Judges in state courts interpret state laws. Some states elect their trial court and appellate court judges; some don’t. Some states permit citizens to vote to retain or remove judges but don’t permit partisan elections for judicial positions. Whether you can play a role in the selection of judges depends on your state law.
  • Legislative: State legislatures enact laws that apply to their state. In each state, voters are grouped into legislative districts for the state legislature or general assembly. You are assigned to a district for the upper and lower houses of your legislature. The upper house is usually called the Senate, and the lower one, the House of Representatives. You choose an official for each house of the state legislature. The terms vary from two to four years.
  • Executive: The voters of each state elect a governor for their state. When the election takes place and how long the governor’s term is depend on state law. Most states have four-year terms for their governors and elect them in general election years. Vermont and New Hampshire have two-year terms. A few states, like New Jersey, elect their governors in odd-numbered years.

Local Government

Who is elected?

According to the Indiana Constitution, Article 6 Section 2, the following officers shall be elected; a Clerk of the Circuit Court, Auditor, Recorder, Treasurer, Sheriff, Coroner, and Surveyor. The offices of the county Council, board of the county commissioners and county assessor, however, are not constitutional offices. The General Assembly created these offices by statue.

Terms of Office?

Most county officials are elected for a four year term of office. Except for the county commissioners, council, assessor, surveyor, and judicial officers, county officers are limited to two terms or eight years of service in a period of twelve years. There is no limitation on the number of terms a statutory county officer can serve. Circuit, superior and county court judges are elected to six year terms, and the prosecutor is elected to a four year term.

County 

City & Towns

Township 

School Board

The goal of the Morgan County ADAPT Program is to: improve the quality of life of offenders, their family members, and the public by reducing the frequency and severity of substance use; improve public safety by reducing alcohol and drug related criminal activity; and to promote long term behavioral change through the use of evidence based practices.

Morgan County ADAPT accepts referrals from Morgan County Courts and Court Alcohol and Drug transfers from other jurisdictions. One of the purposes of ADAPT is to differentiate between problem and non-problem substance abusers. Your next appointment will be an alcohol and drug assessment with a probation officer lasting approximately 1-2 hours. Once the assessment is completed, your probation officer will recommend the type of services considered most beneficial for your needs. This may include, but it not limited to, education and information classes, treatment, group counseling, detoxification, individual therapy, family counseling, support groups, residential or inpatient treatment and/or relapse prevention.

You will have input in developing an Individual Service Contract (a written contact between you and the Morgan County ADAPT Program that meets your identified needs) with your probation officer. The probation officer retains the privilege of making the final recommendations for treatment to the Court. If you accept the recommendation, you must fully comply with the requirements before successfully termination from probation. This may include a specified number of sessions with a counselor, another program, or completion of a therapeutic program through another agency. All fees due to the ADAPT program and any other treatment agency must be paid in full prior to successful termination. The probation officer retains the privilege of deciding whether or not a client has satisfied program requirements. Failure to satisfy program requirements may result in your referral back to the Court or other referral source for further action, including the filing of a Petition to Revoke Probation.

Fees

  • ADAPT Program Fee: $225.00
  • Information/Education Classes: $100-150.00
  • Drug Screen Fee: $25.00 per screen
  • Treatment – Outpatient/Inpatient: determined by provider
  • Court Fines and Costs, Probation fees: determined by the Court

The ADAPT Program fee includes the substance abuse assessment, orientation, referral to appropriate services, and case management. Case management involves facilitating, coordinating, and monitoring the full range of the client’s needs including but not limited to substance abuse treatment, education, and relapse prevention. A payment plan will be developed with your probation officer.

Morgan County Court Services – Adult Probation – provides supervision, case planning, case management, referrals for services, and drug testing for post-sentence adult clients. Additionally, Adult Probation provides supervision and reports for the Court before sentencing in some cases. 

Applying for a Marriage License

To be married in the State of Indiana, a couple must have a marriage license.  To apply for a marriage license in Indiana, both you and your future spouse must appear in person at the Clerk's Office in an Indiana county where one of you resides, or for non-residents in the Indiana county where the marriage will be solemnized.  A marriage license is valid for 60 days from the date it is issued, and couples may be married as early as the same day.  Couples who do not marry within the 60 days must apply for a new license before marrying.

The Clerk can issue a marriage license if:

  • Both applicants are 18 years of age or older;
  • Both individuals are at least sixteen (16) years of age:
  • One (1) of the individuals is not more than four (4) years older than the other individual if the other individual is sixteen (16) or seventeen (17) years of age;
  • Each individual who is less than eighteen (18) years of age has been granted an order by a juvenile court under IC 31-11-7 granting the individual approval to marry and completely emancipating the individual.

Exclusions.  The Clerk cannot issue a marriage license if:

  • Either applicant is under the influence of drugs or alcohol when applying;
  • Applicants are more closely related than second cousins (though there is an exception if you are first cousins and both at least sixty-five (65) years of age).
  • Either applicant has been judged to be of unsound mind, unless the adjudication has been removed.
  • Either applicant is a lifetime sex or violent offender, unless the individual submits an affidavit stating under the penalties of perjury that the individual has provided written notice of the person's (A) intent to marry, and (B) intended married name; to the local law enforcement authority in the county of conviction and in the person's county of residence.

See Indiana Code 31-11 for more information about state marriage laws.

Be sure to bring one of the following forms of identification:

  • Current, valid drivers license or state-issued ID card
  • Passport

You will also be required to provide your Social Security Number, although your Social Security Card may no be required.

If you were previously married, you will need to provide the date your marriage ended.  In addition, some counties require a certified copy of the divorce decree.

Requirements to Perform a Marriage

Indiana Code section 31-11-6-1 provides information on who may solemnize a marriage.  Currently there is no one at the Courthouse who performs marriage ceremonies, however there are business cards on the bulletin board at the Courthouse with individuals that will.

Marriage License Costs

The marriage license fee is $25.00 if one or both parties are Indiana residents and $65.00 for out-of-state-residents getting Married in Morgan County.  There is a $4.00 charge for certified copy.  Each additional copy of the Certified Marriage License (required for name change at BMV, SSN, etc.) is also $4.00.

Ready to Apply?

If you are eligible as outlined above, have all the necessary documentation, and you're ready to apply for a marriage license, you can apply at the Clerk's Office in the county where you plan to file.

While you will still have to appear at the Clerk's Office to complete the process and receive your license (as required by law), starting your application online will save you time at the Clerk's Office.

Start Your Application

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Morgan County Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) is a court-sponsored volunteer powered program providing representation in juvenile court for children who are victims of physical abuse, sexual abuse, and/or neglect.

Morgan County CASA was started by the Honorable Judge James Harris in 1986. Through the years, hundreds of Morgan County children, often unable to speak for themselves, have been given a voice in court by our community volunteers. We believe every child has the right to a safe, permanent home, as quickly as possible.

The Morgan County CASA Program recruits, trains and supports CASA volunteers as advocates to get to know the abused or neglected child, determine their needs and recommend to the Court what is in the child’s best interest. CASA provides advocacy to child victims to ensure they remain at the forefront of the court proceedings to find a safe, permanent home as quickly as possible. For many abused children, their CASA may be the one constant adult presence in their lives.

The Morgan County CASA Program is affiliated with the Indiana State Office of GAL/CASA, which is part of the Indiana Supreme Court, Division of State Court Administration. Morgan County CASA Program is certified by the State Office and complies with the Indiana Supreme Court Program Standards and Code of Ethics for GAL/CASA programs. Morgan County CASA Program is also a member of the National Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) Association.

Mission Statement

The Morgan County Court Appointed Special Advocate Program’s mission is to provide screened, trained, and supervised community volunteers who advocate for the best interests of abused and neglected children. The advocates are appointed by the court to have regular in-person contact with children to gather sufficient knowledge in pursuit of safe, permanent homes for children in the court system.

Volunteer Today!

Complete the Volunteer Application.

CASA Volunteer IMage with outdoor balloon lantern and 2 people  Volunteer CASA. Image of young child. It takes heart.

Small Claims and Evictions

The Notice of Claim Form is for filing a small Claims Case.  Here are some easy instructions for filling out the form:  The Plaintiff is you;  the person you are suing is the Defendant.  Maximum dollar limit per claim is ten thousand dollars ($10,000) plus court costs.  Fill out pages 1, 3, & 4 to the best of your knowledge leave page 2 blank.  Payment can be cash, check or money order; debit or credit cards will have an additional 3% Convenience charge by the Credit Card Processing Company. 

Click here for Small Claims Manual

Need forms?  Click on the links below for the form.

Small Claims

Notice of Claim                                              Motion for Proceedings Supplemental          

Evictions

Eviction Form-Damages Under $10,000        Eviction-Damages Over $10,000

Emergency Eviction Request Form

Filing Fee Waiver

YOU MAY ALSO EFILE YOUR NOTICE OF CLAIM HERE 24 HOURS A DAY 7 DAYS A WEEK (you will have to create an account and may have fees depending on which efiling provider you choose)

Morgan County Court Services – Community Corrections - provides 24/7 sobriety programming, electronic monitoring, community supervision, and case management services for adult and juvenile clients.

Specialized Driving Privileges

There are two different categories of petitions for Specialized Driving Privileges:  Court Issued Suspensions and Bureau Imposed Suspensions.  You are advised to review your BMV official driving record to determine which category of suspension you have.  

Click on the link for Specialized Driving Privileges Instructions and Forms

GENERAL INFORMATION

Hours: 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday excluding Morgan County holidays

Appointments: You are expected to appear for all appointments. Appointment changes can only be made by you talking with your Probation Officer.

Fees: Payments may be paid by cash, money order, cashier’s check, or credit card. Any payment sent by mail must be either by money order or cashier’s check. No personal checks are accepted.

Out of State Travel: If you plan to travel out of the State of Indiana, you must give advance notice to your Probation Officer. The Court approves all travel requests by approving a travel permit submitted by your Probation Officer.

Drug Screens: All Court ordered ADAPT Program (Alcohol and Drug) clients receive a baseline drug screen. Drug screen samples are observed by a Probation Officer. Tampering with a drug screen is a Class B Misdemeanor offense and will be reported to law enforcement.

Our Mission: To serve all stakeholders with credentialed staff knowledgeable of evidence-based practices and the effective principles of intervention to insure public safety; offender accountability; victim assistance; quality delivery of court-ordered services; and to reduce recidivism.

OFFICE EXPECTATIONS AND RULES

Family Members: Please do not bring children to your appointments.

Alcohol and Drugs: Reporting to the office under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs may be cause for arrest and/or removal from the building by security. Alcohol and illegal drugs are prohibited in the building.

Weapons: Are not permitted.

Cell Phones/Electronics: All cell phones and electronics must be turned off and put away while in the building.

Food/Beverages: Are not permitted.

Attire/Dress/Courtesy: Appropriate attire means clothing consistent with the seriousness and dignity of the judicial process. Respect is mutual. Please refrain from profanity and vulgarity.

Divorce Packets

We only need one copy of the divorce packet NOW!  

Divorce With Children and With Agreement       Link to Packet

  • One or both spouses have lived in Indiana for the last six months; and
  • One or both spouses have lived in their current county for at least the past three months; and
  • The spouses have biological or adopted minor children together; and
  • The spouses have an agreement on custody, parenting time and how property (including housing, cars and retirement accounts) and debts should be divided.

Divorce With Children and Without an Agreement  Link to Packet 

  • One or both spouses have lived in Indiana for the last six months; and
  • One or both spouses have lived in their current county for at least the past three months; and
  • The spouses have biological or adopted minor children together; and
  • The spouses DO NOT HAVE an agreement on custody, parenting time and/or how property and debts should be divided.

Divorce Without Children and With an Agreement   Link to Packet

  • One or both spouses have lived in Indiana for the last six months; and
  • One or both spouses have lived in their current count for at least the past three months; and
  • The spouses do not have biological or adopted minor children together; and
  • The spouses HAVE an agreement on property and debts should be divided.

Divorce Without Children and Without an Agreement    Link to Packet 

  • one or both spouses have lived in Indiana for the last six months; and
  • One or both spouses have lived in their current county for at least the past three months; and
  • The spouses do not have biological or adopted minor children together; and 
  • The spouses DO NOT HAVE an agreement on how property and debts should be divided.

Motion to Dismiss a Divorce  Link to Form

Efile your Divorce HERE

Morgan County Court Services – Juvenile Probation – provides family crisis intervention, youth prevention alternatives, community supervision, and pre-adjudication investigations and reports.

Register for Emergency Notifications

Serving all of Morgan County and the communities of Martinsville, Mooresville, Monrovia, Morgantown, Paragon, Brooklyn, Eminence, Bethany. By signing up, you will receive Morgan County Indiana Emergency alerts and public service announcements.

In the event of an emergency or tornado warning, an alert may be sent to the phone number(s) you provide and/or your email address.

To receive text messages to your cell phone, you cell phone must have text messaging capabilities. Notifications are dependent upon external providers (phone carrier, cell phone, email). The Morgan County Emergency Management Agency cannot guarantee notifications will be received by the intended recipient.

By registering, you will not receive unsolicited calls. Morgan County, Indiana, nor its system vendor, sells the contact number database.

*Message and Data rates may apply.

Civil protection orders are available for situations involving domestic or family violence, sexual assault, stalking, harassment, or child sex grooming.  These types of situations can be very dangerous and even result in death.

Taking a step like filing for a protection order can offer a level of safety, but also increase your risk.  There are resources available to help you take this step safely.  If you wish to request a protection order, please consider seeking help from an advocate.  you can find advocate information through the Protection Order E-filing Service. 

Petition for Order of Protection-Filed by person seeking protection 

Petition for Order of Protection-Filed on behalf of a child 

Victim Advocate Desert Rose Foundation

In Indiana, a small estate is an estate that has a value of $50,000 (if decedent died prior to July 1, 2022), $100,000 (if decedent died after June 30, 2022) or less after liens, encumbrances and reasonable funeral expenses are subtracted.  All joint assets and beneficiary designations are not included in the $50,000/$100,000 estate amount Beneficiary designations include life insurance and joint assets. To file a small estate there needs to be 45 days pass since the passing of the person and you must their death certificate.

Small Estate Affidavit Form

Estate Claim Form

If the estate has a value of over $50,000 (if decedent died prior to July 1, 2022), $100,000 (if the decedent died after June 30, 2022) the a regular estate will need to be filed by an attorney.  

This is needed to create a new ISETS Account.

ISETS Information Sheet

Change of Address/Change of Name

Please return to the Morgan County Clerk's Office. 

Child Support Direct Deposit

This form needs to be mailed to the address at the top of the form!

New Employment/Wage Withholding Forms

Please fill out everything on forms and return to the Morgan County Clerk's Office.