In Indiana, misdemeanor and felony charges referred by law enforcement are reviewed by the Prosecutor's Office before filing. After reviewing and accepting a case, prosecutors decide the number and type of charges to file. This is known as case filing. This section presents data on all misdemeanor and felony cases for which the Prosecutor's Office has reviewed charges against a defendant and decided to file a case.
Why is this important? To support community safety, we focus on using resources efficiently while ensuring appropriate accountability. Understanding the number and types of cases filed helps ensure we are using resources effectively, consistently, and in a way that protects public safety.
When law enforcement refers a case, we review it to decide what, if any, charges should be filed. This shows how often cases are filed after review.
This shows the severity of cases filed - felonies and misdemeanors - and how those patterns have changed over time.
This shows the types of cases filed - such as crimes against people, property crimes, drug cases, and traffic-related offenses - and how those patterns have changed over time.
These charts provide general information about the people charged in cases, including gender and race.