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Court Services

507 Third Street • Columbus, IN 47201
Probation Phone 812-379-1640 • Fax 812-373-2075
Juvenile Probation Fax 812-373-2075
Community Corrections Fax 812-379-1565

Frequently Asked Questions

Juvenile Probation       Adult Probation

  1. My child keeps running away, what can I do?
  2. Can I drop my kid off at the detention center?
  3. How can I get my child on probation?
  4. What time is my appointment?
  5. When is my court date?
  6. Where do I pay my fees?
  7. Where are you located?
  8. What are your hours?
  9. Can I travel out of state while on probation?
  10. Can you tell me if a person is on probation?
  11. Do you have a list of AA & NA meetings?
  12. Are there AA meetings for teens?
  13. Where can I sign up for anger management classes?
  14. Do you have a parent support group?
  15. I have information on a probationer. Can I tell someone about it?
1. My child keeps running away, what can I do?
 

Fill out a runaway report at either Columbus Police Department or Bartholomew County Sheriff's Department. Authorities will contact you when they find your child and transport them to the Youth Services Center If you locate your child or your child returns home you need to inform the City Police or Sheriffs Department.   back
 

2. Can I drop my kid off at the detention center?
 
NO. Only Law Enforcement Officials can have a child detained at the detention center without a Judge's order.   back
 
3. How can I get my child on probation?
  Probation is most effective if a child has a forthcoming charge from a Law Enforcement Officer or a truancy referral from the school. There is an Incorrigibility form that parents can complete at the Court Services Center. Probation staff and a prosecuting attorney will review the form and make a decision to file or refer back to the parents. See the Incorrigibility section for more information.  back
 
4. What time is my appointment?
  Probation officers schedule appointments with the probationer at the end of each appointment. You need to keep your appointment time, and be responsible for that time. It is your responsibility to keep your appointment slip as a reminder of your appointment date and time.  back
 
5. When is my court date?
  Speak to a probation officer about your court date, or call the court at 379-1606.  back
 
6. Where do I pay my fees?
  All fees are paid at the Bartholomew County Clerk's Office located on the first floor of the courthouse. Fees must be paid with cash or money order. Checks and credit cards are not accepted.  back
 
7. Where are you located?
  The Court Services Center is located at 507 3rd Street, between Hardee's and the Crump Theater.   back
 
8. What are your hours?
  Probation officers are available from 8:00 - 5:00 Monday through Friday with the exception of Holidays.  back
 
9. Can I travel out of state while on probation?
 

You must first get written permission from your probation officer before you can travel out of state.  back
 

10. Can you tell me if a person is on probation?
  Juvenile probation will not release any information to anyone without the proper release forms. All juvenile information is considered confidential.  back
 
11. Do you have a list of AA & NA meetings?
  Yes. A comprehensive list of AA & NA meetings is available in our lobby. Ask the receptionist if you cannot locate them.  back
 
12. Are there AA meetings for teens?
 

Not specifically. However, there are certain meetings held at the Columbus Fellowship Hall that teens enjoy more than others. The best way to find out is to attend a meeting at CFH and talk to the other participants.

There are specific substance use programs for teens. Look in the Yellow Pages under Alcohol and Drug for more information.  back
 

13. Where can I sign up for anger management classes?
  Check the Yellow Pages under Counseling Services. You may call our office and speak to a juvenile probation officer that may be able to guide you to a current anger management class.  back
 
14. Do you have a parent support group?
  The primary parenting program utilized by Bartholomew County Probation is the Parent Project. This is run through the Bartholomew County Youth Services Center. For more information, call our office or contact the Bartholomew County Youth Services Center at 379-1690.  back
 
15. I have information on a probationer. Can I tell someone about it?
  You can divulge information to a probation officer but that officer will not be able to disclose any information to you. All juvenile information is considered confidential.  back
 
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