Circuit Court Clerk

The 2025 Switzerland County Jail Inspection is now available in the Clerk's Office.

Circuit Court Clerk

About the Circuit Court Clerk

Karin S Dutkiewicz

Email: [email protected]
Phone: 812.427.4415
Fax: 812.427.4408

Additional Staff

Child Support - Shona Hysell

Chief Deputy Clerk - Cyndi Harris

Deputy Clerk /  Voter Registration -

Department Hours

Monday: 8am - 4:30 pm
Tuesday: 8am - 4:30 pm
Wednesday: 8am - 4:30 pm
Thursday: 8am - 4:30pm
Friday: 8am - 4:30 pm
Saturday: CLOSED
Sunday: CLOSED

The Circuit Court Clerk is 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.

Any voter not wanting to go to a public location to cast their vote can request an Absentee Ballot to be sent to their home. Absentee voting by Travel Board is an option for some voters. Two bi-partisan Election Board members deliver the voter’s ballot and assist the person with completing their ballot during the 19-day period before the election.

An Absentee Ballot Application can be obtained from the Clerk's office or online:
ABS-MAIL: Application for Absentee Ballot

A Travel Ballot Application can be obtained from the Clerk's office or online:
ABS-Traveling Board Form

An Indiana Voter Registration Application can be obtained from the Clerk's office. You may
also print out an application or register to vote online: Voter Registration

You can contact the Clerk's Office at (812)-427-4415
You can mail it in to: Or email it to:
Attn: Clerks office [email protected]
212 West Main Street
Vevay, IN 47043

Useful Links

Criminal court cost and fines
You can now pay online!!
Traffic & Judgments. All you need is your case number. Call Clerk's Office for information, if unsure.
(812) 427-4415.

Voter Registration
Pay Traffic Ticket
Marriage License
GIS Maps
Self-Service Legal Center
Search Protective Orders
Parenting Time Guidelines
Divorce Forms
Other Court Forms (Child Support, Fee Waiver, Small Estate, Name Change..& more)

Calendar

Meeting Minutes

Election Board Minutes 3.12.24

Election Board Minutes 3.28.24

Election Board Minutes 3.15.24

Election Board Minutes 9.11.2024