Boone County, Indiana Sheriff's Office - Sheriff Mike Nielsen

Courthouse Security

 

The Boone County Courthouse Division is responsible for the safety of elected officials, employees, and visitors to the courthouse and three other county buildings located in downtown Lebanon.

 

Courthouse deputies investigate complaints, maintain order, screen visitors, and provide police services to the public as needed.  Deputies apprehend law violators by serving warrants and making arrests at sentencing.  They investigate and document incidents that occur on county property and frequently act as liaison officers for the sheriff’s office with the public and employees.  Deputies also guard inmates who are transported to the courthouse for hearings.

 

Hours of Operation

The Southside entrance is unlocked to the public at 8:00 am and closed at 4:00 pm.  Lunch for most of the Courthouse Offices is between 12:00 and 1:00.

Smoking is prohibited on the Boone County grounds.

 

Security Procedures

Boone County Ordinance 2017-03 states, “No person shall be permitted to enter the Courthouse carrying or possessing a firearm, knife, weapon or explosive device.”

Prohibited items include but are not limited to:

            Guns

            Knives

            OC Spray

            Scissors

 

Security DOES NOT provide a place to hold prohibited items; they are to be secured in vehicles or left at home.  All items that are hidden on grounds will be confiscated and destroyed.

All patrons of the Court House WILL BE REQUIRED to go through the security check.

Cell phones are permitted in the Court House; however, they are not to be turned on while in the court rooms.