Indiana county
Criminal Cases in Shelby County, Indiana
Current through 2026 Indiana legislative session
Criminal cases in Shelby County, Indiana are prosecuted by the State of Indiana under the Indiana criminal code, not by local ordinance. The county lies within 16th Judicial Circuit of Indiana, and charges are filed and prosecuted by the Prosecuting Attorney, 16th Judicial Circuit. The charges, classifications, and penalties that apply are the same statewide Indiana offenses defined across this reference.
- Population
- 45,055
- Judicial district
- 16th Judicial Circuit of Indiana
- Prosecuting office
- Prosecuting Attorney, 16th Judicial Circuit
How are criminal cases prosecuted in Shelby County, Indiana?
Criminal charges in Shelby County, Indiana are prosecuted under Indiana state law. See the Indiana charges reference and the statutes.
Criminal defense firms in Shelby County, Indiana
This reference is informational and is not legal advice.