Courts limiting hearings to emergency and special circumstances only

The Supreme and Circuit courts of Dubois County have received an order allowing them to restrict court proceedings to emergency hearings only.

The Honorable Mark R. McConnell, Judge of the Dubois Superior Court and the Honorable Nathan A. Verkamp, Judge of the Dubois Circuit Court, jointly petitioned the Indiana Supreme Court for an emergency order in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic in the United States and State of Indiana.

The Supreme Court’s Order may be read at www.in.gov.judiciary/5578.htm

The courts are open but only conducting emergency hearings or if determined by the court to be an essential matter. Additionally, visitor restrictions have now been implemented at the Dubois County Courthouse. Therefore, do not appear for any previously scheduled hearing unless specifically directed by the court or your attorney.

Should you have court business you are requested to call in advance so that you may be directed to the appropriate agency. 

Please note that this does not affect the supervision of defendants and offenders in the community. The courts continue to work closely with the Dubois County Sheriff, Dubois County Community Corrections and Dubois County Probation to ensure the safety of the community.