Court Commissioner

On Friday, July 9, 2004, Judge Marc R. Kellams swore in the first–ever court commissioner for the Monroe Circuit Court.  Monroe Circuit Court has had juvenile referees and court magistrates in prior years by never before a Court Commissioner.

The State Child Support Bureau had initiated a program encouraging Prosecutor’s pursuit of non support cases. The program, termed Title IV D Court Cooperative Agreement, provides that the salary paid to the commissioner as well as the salaries of other necessary administrative and support personnel to the commissioner including a bailiff, court reporter and probation officer(s), are reimbursable by the Federal Office of Child Support Enforcement at sixty-six (66%) percent specific to their time actually spent on the processing of Title IV-D cases.  The program enabled Monroe County to create positions addressing the increased caseload without burdening the county with the full cost of additional personnel. 

The first appointment to this position is Commissioner Bret Raper. Commissioner Raper presides over Title IV-D cases consisting mostly of non-support felony, non-support divorces and paternity as well as other cases assigned by the Board of Judges.  Commissioner Raper previously served as the Monroe County Juvenile Prosecutor.


Parks and Recreation

The Monroe County Parks and Recreation Department exists to provide quality parks, recreation and educational programs, promote appreciation of environmental and cultural resources, and preserve green space.

Probation

The mission of the Monroe County Probation Department is to promote a safer community by intervening in the lives of offenders, holding them accountable, and serving as a catalyst for positive change.

Veterans Affairs

The Veterans Affairs Department serves the veterans, veterans' dependants and veterans' survivors of Monroe County.