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9-1-1 Dispatch Center
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Adult Probation
Adult Probation
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Archives & Records Center
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Assessor
The County Assessor serves as the Secretary to the Property Tax Assessment Board of Appeals.
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Auditor
St. Joseph County Auditor
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Building Department
Our building administration responsibilities include issuing permits for construction, demolition, and occupancy. They also issue and monitor contractor registrations and licenses. This department serves all properties within the City of South Bend, and those with a 5-digit address within St. Joseph County.
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CASA
St. Joseph County Court appointed special advocates for children.
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Clerk
The County Clerk provides a number of services including Ex-Officio Clerk of the Superior Court, Secretary to the County Election Board, Secretary to the County Commission on Public Records and trustee of child support collections ordered by the Court to be paid.
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Community Corrections
Access helpful information and resources through the St. joseph Community Corrections department.
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Coroner
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DuComb Center
New landing page for the DuComb Center
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Emergency Management (EMA)
St. Joseph County Emergency Management Agency information
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GIS- County Mapping
Information about St. Joseph County's Geographical Information System.
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Health Department
Health Department website
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History Museum
The mission of the Northern Indiana Historical Society (NIHS) is to collect, preserve, interpret, exhibit, and teach the heritage of the St. Joseph River Valley Region to enrich present and future generations.
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Human Resources
Human Resources has a variety of responsibilities including employee relations and benefit plans.
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Infrastructure, Planning & Growth
The Department of Infrastructure, Planning and Growth was borne out of a desire to improve customer service for St. Joseph County residents. The Departments of Public Works, Area Plan Commission, and Economic Development are routinely in constant communication on many different public issues related to our developing region. This merger helps break down those internal silos, enabling a more robust and engaged group with the necessary expertise to help new and existing projects move through the St. Joseph County public processes.
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St. Joseph County Police
Anyone arrested in St. Joseph County by the nine police departments within the county are brought to our facility where they are either able to bond out or await charges and prosecution.
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Parks & Recreation
St. Joseph County Parks will enrich the community and the lives of St. Joseph County residents by conserving and caring for significant natural areas, promoting understanding and stewardship of our unique natural and cultural heritage through innovative programs and services, and enhancing visitor experiences through well-maintained park facilities.
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Prosecuting Attorney
Prosecutors office website
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Procurement
The purchasing department is responsible for generating and soliciting bids for all county purchases.
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Purdue Extension Service
The mission of the Purdue University Extension Service is education of Indiana citizens through the application of land-grant university research and knowledge base to develop youth and strengthen families and communities.
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Recorder
The county Recorder records any instrument submitted for recording, providing it meets the essential requirements and files Uniform Commercial Code instruments and supplies copies of any instrument and certifies those copies upon request.
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Soil & Water Conservation District
Providing guidance and education to the youth and adults of St. Joseph County and administering programs to preserve, improve, and protect soil, water, air, plant, and animal resources for future generations.
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Solid Waste Management District (SWMD)
Solid waste management serves all residents throughout St. Joseph County. The district offers comprehensive recycling, household hazardous waste, and education services.
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Surveyor/Drainage Board
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Thomas N Frederick Juvenile Justice Center
The Thomas N Frederick Juvenile Justice Center is a multi faceted facility which houses a variety of agencies that interact with the St. Joseph Probate Court, Probate Clerk, Juvenile Probation, Juvenile Detention, CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates), Prosecutors Office, Public Defender's Office, Day Reporting, and Electronic Monitoring Program.
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Treasurer
Our office pledges to provide knowledgeable, efficient, friendly customer service to the citizens of St. Joseph County while responsibly handling tax monies that have been entrusted to us.
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Veterans Services
St. Joseph County Veterans' Services
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Voter Registration
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Weights & Measures