Mission Statement

The mission of St. Joseph County Government is to provide statutory and constitutional services in a fiscally responsible manner worthy of the dignity and respect of all County citizens.

Non-mandated services requested by citizens shall be evaluated and prioritized within the same context of fiscal responsibility and public trust. The basis for providing such services shall include, but not be restricted to: the safety and well being of the public, the protection and improvement of natural resources, and the expansion of economic opportunities for all citizens.

St. Joseph County Government as stewards of people and resources promotes equal opportunity for all, and hereby encourages the talents, creativity and leadership of all County employees in striving for prompt, courteous, respectful and efficient delivery of services.

Elected Officials

County Commission
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Prosecuting Attorney
David Marvin

Sheriff
Mark Lillywhite

County Clerk/Register of Deeds
Lindsay Oswald

County Treasurer
Kathy Humphreys

Drain Commissioner
Jeffery Wenzel

Surveyor
David Mostrom

45th Circuit Court Judge
Paul Stutesman

3B District Court Judge
Robert K. Pattison

3B District Court Judge
Jeffrey C. Middleton

Probate Court Judge
David C. Tomlinson

Departments & Offices

• Building & Grounds
• County Administrator (Controller)
• County Clerk - General Division
• County Clerk - 45th Circuit Court Division
• County Clerk - Register of Deeds
• County Treasurer
• Courts & Law Enforcement Offices
• Drain Commissioner
• Equalization
• Finance
• Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
• Human Resources
• Information Technology
• MSU Extension
• Parks & Recreation
• Veterans' Affairs