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Practice Areas: Prosecution of crimes in Delaware County, Indiana

Additional Information: See: State of Indiana v. Shane A. Shumate

The Prosecuting Attorney is the chief law enforcement official in Delaware County. It is the mission of the Delaware County Prosecutor’s Office to pursue justice within the bounds of the law by holding criminals accountable for their actions and to protect and preserve the rights of victims of crime. The Prosecutor serves the public interest and should act with integrity and balanced judgment to promote greater public safety by vigorously prosecuting those who commit violent crime, child abuse, exploitation and neglect, drug dealing, firearms offenses, as well as repeat and habitual offenders without regard to race, religion, gender, political affiliation, or socio-economic status. The Prosecutor’s Office strives to maintain the highest level of integrity, ethics, and professionalism while treating all those that come into contact with the criminal justice system with dignity and respect.