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Circuit Court Clerk
Kim Hambrick - Circuit Court Clerk
clerk@switzerlandcountycourthouse.org
(P)812.427.4415
(F)812.427.4408

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Switzerland County Courthouse - First Floor
212 West Main Street
Vevay, In 47043

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Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri - 8:00am - 3:30pm
Thursday - 8:00am - 12:00pm

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a constitutional officer of the county. The clerk is assigned the responsibility of many of the administrative functions of the county courts along with other non-court related government duties.

Elections

The Clerk of the Circuit Court is responsible for the smooth administration of the County Elections.

The Clerk receives filings of candidacy from persons seeking certain elective public offices and issues certificates of election to successful local candidates except in the cases of constitutional officers, who receive their commissions from the Governor.

The Clerk serves as an ex-officio member and secretary of the county election board and as a member and clerk of the county board of canvassers. The clerk appoints the other members of the county election board and the board of canvassers.

The Clerk makes sure all election polling sites meet state and federal guidelines and insures that election workers are trained.

Judicial

The Clerk maintains all records of pleadings, motions, papers, evidence and court rulings of the court. The clerk also issues summonses and subpoenas to witnesses ordering them to appear in court.

The Clerk issues marriage licenses, records, maintains oaths of offices, election duties, keeps a record of all judgments, orders and decrees of the court.

The Clerk also must certify an attest to complete transcripts of court proceedings involving title to property, the imposition of prison sentences and in all court cases where a complete court record is required.

The clerk, in the presence of the jury commissioners, draws the names of prospective jurors for juries and issues summonses to prospective jurors.

The Clerk collects court costs, fines and money judgments levied by the court. In the case of a money judgment, the clerk pays the money to a person or entity entitled to the judgment. In recent years, the collection of child support has become a major responsibility of the clerk's office.

staff

Deputy Circuit Court Clerk
Rita Brogan - 1st Deputy Circuit Court Clerk
clerk@switzerlandcountycourthouse.org
Ginger Peters - 2nd Deputy Circuit Court Clerk
Shona Yazell - Child Support Deputy
Lulu Belle Thomas - Voter Registration
Meagan Kilborn - Voter Registration

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VOTE CENTER PLAN

posted on January 24 2012 by KIM HAMBRICK from Circuit Court Clerk



VOTER STATISTICS, DISTRICTS AND PRECINCTS



Switzerland County has 6757 registered voters and 25 inactive voters in 12 precincts. The county has three (3) Commissioner districts, four (4) Council seats and three (3) Council-at-large seats. The County joined the 6th Congressional district with the redistricting that was completed in 2012. There are two (2) Towns in Switzerland County, Town of Patriot, and the Town of Vevay. Each town has a Clerk/Treasurer and three (3) Council members –at-large. The Town of Patriot conducts their own elections and the Town of Vevay contracts with the Election Board to conduct the Vevay Election.




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POLLING LOCATIONS AND ACCESSIBILITY


The Vote Center and satellite offices will utilize the polling locations that have already been established for prior elections. The changes that have been made are that these locations will only be used on dates prior to Election Day and will be open for limited hours to access early voting. A electronic poll book will be used in order for voters to go to any location that they choose to vote. The main Polling Place on Election Day will be located in the Town of Vevay at the Water Plant on Ferry Street. All locations are handicap accessible with adequate parking.



FLOW CHART FOR LOCATIONS


There will be five (5) election workers at the five (5) locations to assist voters. The Inspector will also serve as a greeter and verify that the voter has his/her government issued ID. Voters will be accessed by using VOTEC which is an electronic poll book and can be activated by scanning the voters ID or typing in their name. This will in turn create a label for the voter to sign thus creating the poll list. The Clerks and Judges will work together to keep any lines moving. The Poll Clerk will document any necessary information into the ePollbook as required by statue. The VOTEC system has the capability to load the voters requested ballot onto the data card and then in turn the Judge will load the access card into the touch screen machine. The voter is now ready to cast their vote in a secure manner.



DATES, LOCATIONS AND HOURS OF OPERATION

The dates, locations and hours will be posted in the local newspaper two (2) consecutive weeks prior to voting. Also a mass mailing will be activated to each route throughout the county to notify voters of the various locations and times. On election day all previous polling locations will be posted with signs indicating were the Vote Center is available.

Voting will begin on the 4th Wednesday of April and proceed to the Monday before Election day. On Election day the polls will be open 6:00 am to 6:00 pm. The same vote pattern will follow for the General Election. The Municipal Election for the Town of Vevay will have one Vote Center and only on Election day.


These locations will constitute the satellite centers for Switzerland County in order to better serve and accommodate the Voters of Switzerland County.

Moorefield Firehouse
East Enterprise Firehouse
Patriot Town Hall
Florence Firehouse
Vevay Water Utility Office

MARRIAGE LICENSE APPLICATIONS

posted on December 09 2011 by KIM HAMBRICK from Circuit Court Clerk

YOU MAY NOW APPLY FOR YOUR MARRIAGE LICENSE ONLINE. YOU CAN FILL OUT THE INFORMATION AT YOUR OWN CONVIENCE AND THEN COME INTO THE CLERK'S OFFICE AND WE WILL ISSUE YOUR LICENSE

GO TO: http://courts.in.gov/marriage

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