St. Joseph County Government 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.
Courts & Law Enforcement
Emergency Services / Homeland Security
Family Court Juvenile Division
Departments and Offices
Emergency Services / Homeland Security
Geographic Information Systems
Elected Officials
County Commissioner - 1st District County Commissioner - 2nd District County Commissioner - 3rd District County Commissioner - 4th District County Commissioner - 6th District County Commissioner - 7th District |
Board of Commissioners' Website Terms Expire: December 31, 2012 Commissioner Districts Map  (PDF - 16 KB) |
Prosecuting Attorney John McDonough |
Term Expires: December 31, 2012 |
Sheriff Bradley D. Balk |
Term Expires: December 31, 2012 |
County Clerk Pattie S. Bender |
Term Expires: December 31, 2012 |
County Treasurer Judith L. Ratering |
Term Expires: December 31, 2012 |
Register of Deeds Jennifer Wall |
Term Expires: December 31, 2012 |
Drain Commissioner Jeffery Wenzel |
Term Expires: December 31, 2012 |
Surveyor Wayne Mostrom |
Term Expires: December 31, 2012 |
Circuit Court Judge Paul Stutesman |
Term Expires: January 1, 2013 |
District Court Judge William D. Welty |
Term Expires: January 1, 2013 |
District Court Judge Jeffrey C. Middleton |
Term Expires: January 1, 2015 |
Probate Court Judge Thomas E. Shumaker |
Term Expires: January 1, 2013 |
