Departments

ADA / Title VI

Hancock County is an equal opportunity employer, and we strive to serve all citizens to the best of our ability.

Assessor

Explore information on the primary functions of the County Assessor’s Office and more!

Auditor

The County Auditor is a constitutional officer of the county. The Auditor is elected to a four-year term from the county at large, with prohibition against serving more than two consecutive terms. The main overall goal is to support and assist you in gaining access to the reporting of fiscal affairs of Hancock County Government.

Clerk of Courts

The Clerk of the Circuit Court (commonly called the County Clerk) is a constitutional officer elected for a four-year term by the voters of Hancock County.

Community Corrections

At this time, the Community Corrections office is operating as normal in relation to our clients. However, clients are not to bring other persons to the Community Corrections office without prior approval. This does not include guardians of juveniles.

Coroner

The responsibility of the County Coroner is to determine the cause, manner and time of death in cases.

Courts

Read and learn information about the Hancock County Courts.

E-911

E-911 Office

Election Office

As an additional task assigned to the Clerk of the Circuit Court, the Clerk serves as the ex officio secretary of the Hancock County Election Board and clerk of the Board of Canvassers.

Economic Development

The Hancock Economic Development Council provides site location assistance, cost of doing business analysis, and economic impact modeling to site location consultants, the corporate real estate community, and individual businesses.

Extension Office

Explore details and information about the extension office.

Homeland Security

The overall mission of the Hancock County Homeland Security is to ensure the safety of the people and property of Hancock County.

Health

The Hancock County Health Department pledges supportive services to promote the health and wellness of each man, woman, and child of Hancock County. Each individual shall be afforded treatment with respect, kindness, and compassion.

Highway Department

Functions of the Hancock County Highway Department include maintenance of highways, bridges, and culverts.

Parks and Recreation

Planning & Building

Find information and details about the Planning and Building Department.

Probation

The mission of Probation is to provide necessary services to the offender toward reducing criminal/delinquent behavior through the implementation of evidence based practices while balancing the needs and ensuring the safety of the community.

Prosecutor

The Prosecuting Attorney represents the state of Indiana and prosecutes violators of the state statutes in various courts in his judicial circuit having criminal jurisdiction.

Public Defender

The website of the Hancock County Public Defender.

Recorder

The primary function of the Recorder’s Office is to preserve a variety of documents and legal instruments ranging from Mechanic Liens, Mortgages, Deed Records to Military Discharge documents for future recoupment.

Sheriff

The website of the Hancock County Sheriff

Soil & Water

In Indiana, a Soil and Water Conservation District is a subdivision of State Government and is responsible for soil and water conservation programs within its boundaries.

Solid Waste

The Hancock County Solid Waste Management District (HCSWMD) manages and addresses the issues concerning Hancock County's waste needs by proactively reducing the amount of waste going to final disposal (landfills and incinerators) through education, source reduction, reuse, and recycling.

Stormwater and Flood Management

Find information about the services of the Stormwater Management Department.

Surveyor

Learn helpful information about the Surveyor Department.

Treasurer

The Treasurer's Office is responsible for billing and the collection of property taxes, among many more things.

Veterans Services

Discover information for Hancock County's Veterans Services.