Mission Statement
The mission of Owen County Court Services is to promote non-criminal behavior through cost-effective, community based, appropriate, and effective supervision while utilizing evidence-based practices including incentives and graduated sanctions, thereby reducing risk to the community.
Vision Statement
Our vision is that by utilizing evidence-based programs we will help promote non-criminal behavior in our community.
Owen County Court Services unites Probation and Community Corrections in one convenient location.
Probationers are required to keep in touch with their probation officers and counselors.
***Sending an Email does not change or cancel an appointment, unless you actually talk to the probation officer yourself ***
Contact Us
Hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–4:00 PM
(possibly open later on Tuesdays & Thursdays if need for late appointments)
Address:
64 East Market Street
Spencer, IN 47460
Office: 812-829-5025
Toll-Free: 1-866-252-2220
Fax: 812-829-5051
Emergency Phone Number
For Home Detention/GPS emergencies, please call (812) 828-7660.
Probation Office Directory
| Name | Position | Phone Ext. | Text Number | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natasha Pointer | CPO/Director | 316 | (812) 546-9737 | natasha.pointer@owencounty.in.gov |
| Paula Wood | PO/Electronic Monitoring/Interstate Compact | 307 | (812) 508-8016 | paula.wood@owencounty.in.gov |
| Jacob Woodruff | PO/Day Reporting Officer | 310 | — | jacob.woodruff@owencounty.in.gov |
| Adrienne Hodge | PO/Day Reporting Officer | 306 | (408) 763-5315 | adrienne.hodge@owencounty.in.gov |
| Tim Hall-O’Brien | PO/Home Detention/Day Reporting Officer | 308 | — | tim.hall@owencounty.in.gov |
| Chelsea Hornaday | PO/Pretrial Officer | 305 | (812) 512-1185 | chelsea.hornaday@owencounty.in.gov |
| Chaisey Wasnidge | PO/Juvenile Officer | 312 | (812) 612-4875 | chaisey.wasnidge@owencounty.in.gov |
| Kayla Browning | Pretrial Assistant | 311 | (812) 221-3840 | kayla.browning@owencounty.in.gov |
| Mert Jones | Secretary | 300 | — | mert.jones@owencounty.in.gov |
| Autumn White | Probation Officer Assistant | 301 | — | autumn.white@owencounty.in.gov |
| Kevin Housand | Corrections Officer | 309 | (812) 297-8031 | kevin.housand@owencounty.in.gov |
| Andrew Heckman | Psychologist, PhD, HSPP | 317 | — | andrew.heckman@owencounty.in.gov |
| — | Field Officer | — | — | — |
📅 Court Services Calendar
📅 2025 Advisory Board & Committee Meeting Schedules
All meetings are open to the public unless otherwise noted. Dates and times are subject to change.
Meeting recordings will be available for 90 days on YouTube located on our channel.
JRAC /Advisory Board Meeting from 12/15/2025 suffered from technical difficulties and the recording will not be available online. Sorry for the inconvenience.
🏛️ Owen County Community Corrections Advisory Board
Meetings will be held at Owen County Court Services at 4:00 PM.
2026 Meeting Dates:
- March 16
- June 15
- September 21
- December 21
Meetings may be held via Zoom. To attend virtually, please contact the Probation Office.
⚖️ Justice Reinvestment Advisory Council (JRAC)
Meetings take place at Owen County Court Services at 3:30 PM.
2026 Meeting Dates:
- March 16
- June 15
- September 21
- December 21
The Owen County JRAC was established under Indiana Code 33-38-9.5-4 to promote evidence-based practices for community-based sentencing and recidivism reduction. The Council also evaluates local correctional practices and reports to the State JRAC.
👥 Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative (JDAI)
Meetings are held at Owen Valley Christian Fellowship from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM.
2026 Meeting Dates:
- January 28
- Future dates TBD
This initiative supports collaborative, data-driven strategies to safely reduce youth detention and improve outcomes for juveniles in Owen County.
🤝 Owen County Local Coordinating Committee
Meetings will be held at Spencer Town Hall at 12:00 PM (noon).
2026 Meeting Dates:
- January 11
- February 12
- March 12
- September 10
- October 8
📞 Need More Information?
For questions or Zoom attendance details, please contact the Owen County Probation Office at (812) 829-5026.
Circuit Courts
Owen County’s Circuit Court system is made up of two divisions—each with its own judge, docket, and responsibilities. These courts handle civil, criminal, juvenile, and family cases for the county.
Screen Hotline
Daily check-ins for drug test appearances are required and can be completed by phone or online. Failure to check in between 4:00 AM and 9:59 AM will be tracked as a missed test. Both check-in options are available in English and Spanish. You must have your assigned Call-In Code or PIN to check in.
- If a drug test is required:
- Monday–Friday: Report to the Probation Office before 3:00 PM
- Check-in must be completed daily between 4:00 AM and 9:59 AM
📞 Phone Check-in Instructions
- Dial (800) 494-1250
- Enter your Call-In Code/PIN, then press #
- Verify the first four letters of your last name (or fewer if shorter), then press #
- The system will tell you if you are required to test
- Check in every day — the message only applies to the current date
🌐 Web-based Check-in Instructions
- Visit drugtestcheck.com
- Enter your assigned PIN number
- Verify the first four letters of your last name (or fewer if shorter)
- Click Submit to check if you are required to test
- Check in every day — results apply only to that day
Group Counseling
- MRT Classes every Tuesday at 5:00 PM
Fees
Transfer Fees
- $125 to transfer out of state
- $75 to transfer to another county (pay the receiving county)
Probation Fees
One-Time Fees:
- $100 Programming Fee (if applicable)
- $50/$100 Administrative Fee ($50 for misdemeanors; $100 for felonies or juveniles)
- $50 Community Service Hours Fee (if applicable)
- $50/$100 Initial Fee ($50 for misdemeanors or juveniles; $100 for felonies)
Recurring Fees:
- $20/$30 Monthly Fee ($20 for misdemeanors; $30 for felonies)
- $15 Monthly Fee for juveniles
Home Detention Fees
- $14 per day for adults
- $8 per day for juveniles/adults on verified social security/pre-trial
- $50 installation fee
- $50 moving fee
- $50 transfer in/out of county
Court Service Fees
Credit/Debit Card
Pay at the counter with your debit/credit card (must have Photo ID), or online at www.govpaynow.com or toll-free at 888-604-7888. Use pay location code 6596, the probationer’s name, and SSN. Service fee 3.5% (min $3.50).
Cash
Pay at the counter in the office.
Money Order
Pay at the counter in the office or mail to 64 E. Market St., Spencer, IN 47460.
Clerk Service Fees
Credit/Debit Card
Pay at the Clerk’s Office counter with your debit/credit card (must have Photo ID), or online at www.paygov.us or toll-free at 886-480-8552. Service fee 3.5% (min $3.50).
Cash
Pay at the Clerk’s Office counter.
Money Order
Pay at the Clerk’s Office counter or mail to P.O. Box 146, Spencer, IN 47460.
Forms
Helpful Links
Court Dates & Case Status
Treatment
- Centerstone: centerstone.org
- Hamilton Center: hamiltoncenter.org
- Recovery Works: in.gov/fssa/dmha/2929.htm
Job Search
- Indeed: indeed.com
- Work One: workonesouthcentral.org/67.html
Driver’s License
- Driver Safety Program: in.gov/bmv/…/driver-safety-program
Pro Se Litigant Websites
- indianalegalhelp.org
- in.gov/judiciary/selfservice
- Child Support: in.gov/judiciary/childsupport
- Parenting Rules: in.gov/judiciary/rules/parenting/index.html
- Appeals: in.gov/courts/appeals/
Legal Representation Information
- Community Legal Clinic
I.U. Law School, 211 S. Indiana Ave., Bloomington, IN 47405
(812) 855-9229 - Indiana Legal Services
214 S. College Ave., Bloomington, IN 47404
(812) 339-7668 - District 10 Pro Bono Project
PO Box 8382, Bloomington, IN 47404
(812) 339-3610
Cannot take cases with deadlines under 30 days.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, your probation can be transferred, but it must be approved by the Judge. Transfer fees apply: $125 for out-of-state and $75 for in-state transfers. You must continue following the rules of Owen County Probation even after transferring.
No, not without prior permission. You must first get approval from both the Judge and your Probation Officer. There are forms available that you can fill out and submit to the court for travel requests.
You must fully comply with all terms of the No Contact Order. This means you are not allowed to have any direct or indirect contact with the individuals or locations listed in the order.
A violation of probation happens when you fail to follow any of the conditions set by the court. This can result in further penalties, including potential jail time.