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1. Can my probation be transferred?

Generally, yes. If you reside in another state or county, you may request to have your probation transferred to your local jurisdiction. However, transfers are subject to approval by both Hamilton County and the receiving jurisdiction, depending on a number of different criteria. When transferring to another county, within the state of Indiana, there is a mandatory transfer fee of $75 payable to the receiving county after they accept supervision of the case. When transferring to another state, there is a mandatory transfer fee of $125 payable to Hamilton County prior to transfer and prior to leaving the State of Indiana.   Probationers who are allowed to transfer to other states or counties are required to abide by the local rules of probation as well as Hamilton County Probation rules.

2. Can I leave the state while on probation?

Limited travel permission may be granted to other states during the probation term, with approval of the supervising probation officer. Such travel requires a waiver of extradition, and may be subject to other restrictions, appropriate to your case.

3. How are cases assigned?

Cases are assigned to Probation Officers on a random basis, based on risk assessment, as received from the courts. Generally, you will be assigned to the next officer on the list. However, some cases are assigned to specific officers, such as when an individual is already on probation with a particular officer.

4. Are my records public information?

Adult criminal conviction information is in the public domain, and may be accessed by anyone through the Clerk's Office. However, specific personal data and information utilized by the Probation Department is not available to the public.

5. Can I access court records online?

Yes, Indiana implemented a uniform statewide case management system, which provides free access to court information.

6. Does my employer have to know I'm on probation?

In certain cases, you or your officer may be court ordered to disclose conviction information to specific individuals such as employers, spouses, etc. Employers may contact the Probation Department, and will be advised of public information if requested.

7. How do I pay my fees?

• All fees can be paid by cash, credit/debit card, cashier’s check, money order or online at mycase.in.gov (online payments exclude juvenile cases and cases owing restitution).
• Make payment payable to the Hamilton County Clerk.
• No personal checks accepted.
• Cause number and name of person making the payment MUST be noted on the payment
• Mail payment (money orders or cashier’s checks only) to:

Hamilton County Clerk

One Hamilton County Square

Suite 106

Noblesville, IN 46060-2233

• Location: Hamilton County Gov’t and Judicial Center.
• Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm. Closed Holidays.
• Drop box located on the south side of the building. Please do not put cash in the drop box.

8. Does the Clerk's Office take personal checks or credit cards?

All fees can be paid by cash, credit/debit card, cashier’s check, money order or online at mycase.in.gov (online payments exclude juvenile cases and cases owing restitution). For your convenience, an ATM is located just in front of the Clerk’s Office on the 1st floor of the Judicial Center. 

If you are mailing in your payment (money order or cashier’s check only), make sure to write your cause number on the money order. This is the number that appears on all of your court information, such as 29xxx-xxxx-xxxxxx. PERSONAL CHECKS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.

Money orders may be mailed to:
Hamilton County Clerk
1 Hamilton County Square
Suite 106
Noblesville, IN 46060 

9. How often do I have to report?

The frequency of reporting to your Probation Officer is determined by a risk-assessment, as well as departmental policy. Reporting is generally in 3 categories:

High supervision (once every other week)

Medium supervision (once per month)

Low supervision (once every other month).

In rare instances, you may be required to report weekly, depending on case issues.

10. Can my probation officer come to my home while I'm on probation?

Yes. We believe that home visits provide protection to the community as well as insure probationers' compliance with court orders. For more information please visit the Home Visits page.

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11. What is a pre-sentence investigation?

A pre-sentence investigation is a background check and social history compiled by the Probation Department prior to sentencing, and provided to the Judge, Prosecutor, and your Attorney. Pre-sentence investigations are ordered in nearly all felony cases, and in some misdemeanor cases if requested.

The information from the pre-sentence investigation is used by the Court to assist in determining an appropriate decision in your case. Pre-Sentence investigations are considered confidential information, and are not released to the public.

12. Will I have drug screens while I'm on probation?

All clients are subject to urine drug screens while under the supervision of the Probation Department. It is expected that all clients will be randomly screened on a regular basis. The Probation Department conducts urine drug screens in accordance with industry standards and follows a very strict chain of custody. A Probation Department employee observes all screens. The urine specimens are tested by a certified laboratory, and the probationer is expected to pay for a portion of the costs of the testing. Specimens are screened for the presence of alcohol and various drugs. 

13. How can I get in touch with a Probation Officer?

Your Probation Officer may be contacted by phone during regular business hours from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on weekdays. You can call 317-776-9672 for more information.