The Hancock County Prosecutor’s Office leads the way for a safer, better Hancock County. The team, lead by prosecuting attorney, Brent E. Eaton, represents the State of Indiana in the pursuit of justice, promotion of public safety and assistance to victims of crime. In addition to the prosecution of criminal cases the Prosecutor’s Office also helps with the collection of child support for the children of Hancock County, through the IV-D Division, which collected over $4.4 million in support in 2020. Other services provided by the office include, bad check recovery, traffic ticket deferrals and narcotics and prevention enforcement.
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