Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office 317 S. Walnut Street Madison, IN 47250 Telephone - 812-265-2648 Fax – 812-265-3190
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Jefferson County Indiana
Our Sheriff - John I. Wallace John I. Wallace was elected to office in 2011. With a background in law enforcement spanning 24 years, Sheriff Wallace had been named the Chief of Police in Madison, Indiana in 2008. Prior being named Chief, Wallace was a Detective for eight years. As Chief, Wallace resurrected the D.A.R.E. Program, K9 Program, implemented Neighborhood Watches, expanded the bike patrols and developed a local Emergency Response Team. Chief Deputy -David Thomas The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy is David Thomas. With a background in law enforcement and security; Chief Deputy Thomas brings over 31 yeas of combined experience to the Sheriff’s Office. By focusing on administrative services, Chief Deputy Thomas will help to increase public service and eliminate some administrative assignments other officers. Jail Information Jail Commander: Linda Pietrykowski County Information Jefferson County, Indiana , is on the north bank of the Ohio River, is as much of a delight to visitors today as it was to settlers two centuries ago. Historic Madison, Hanover and the towns and farms of the county still retain their rich American Heritage. Historic architecture provides a colorful backdrop to a successful community for business farming, small industry and education. Entertainment abounds. Festivals, music and theater, sports, hydroplane racing, and hometown celebrations are enjoyed in an agreeable climate with friendly folks. |
The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office
How to Apply for a License to Carry a Handgun in Indiana
Please read the Gun Permit Information page
- Determine your eligibility. You are not eligible if you have been convicted of a felony, have had a previous gun permit suspended, are under the age of eighteen (18) years of age (under 23 years old if a delinquent as a child), have been arrested for a Class A or B felony, arrested for any felony involving violence or the use of a deadly weapon.
- Determine where you should apply. You have the option of submitting your application on-line or submitting your application with your local law enforcement (e.g. Hanover resident – Hanover P.D., Madison resident – Madison P.D.), if you live outside the city or town, you can submit you application to the local county sheriff.
For on-line registration:
Electronic Firearms Permit Form
- Determine when you should apply. The schedule varies depending on where you are applying. Most police departments have specific days of the week and operating hours for handling applications. The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is as follows:
Monday – Friday 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. (except on National Holidays)
For follow-up meeting with the Sheriff, call for an appointment at 812-265-2648
- Cost of Application. Indiana collects two fees at the time of application. One goes to the State’s General Fund and the other goes to the local departments fund for firearms and firearm training. If you’re outside of the city limits you can pay by cash, check or money order, payable to your county of residence. Those apply on-line must still visit their local law enforcement agency to pay the fees.
- Remainder: Purchase a Cashier’s Check or Money Order for $75.00 ($60.00 if you have a current license) made payable to the State of Indiana.
- Cash, Check or Money Order for $50.00 ($40.00 if you have a current license) made payable to your local law enforcement agency or the sheriff’s office.
- Get everything together. Be sure to bring your driver’s license or other form of State recognized photo ID, along with payment.
- Apply. You finally have everything you need. Go to your desired location and fill out the official application. It will ask for your name, full address, length of residence in the community, whether your residence is located in a city or town, your occupation, place of business or employment, criminal record (if any), and convictions (minor traffic offenses excepted), age, race, sex, nationality, date of birth, citizenship, height, weight, build, color of hair, color of eyes, scars ,marks and tattoos, whether you have previously held an Indiana license to carry (serial number and year issued, if so) whether your license has ever been suspended (year and reason, if so) and your reason for desiring a license.
- Get processed. You’ll be finger printed. They usually have a place for you to wash your hands but it’s somewhat difficult to get the ink off.
- Return time frame. It usually takes 4-8 weeks to process an application. With the increased demand due to the new lifetime licenses your request might take 12-14 weeks. If you are renewing a license they will staple your old license to your application (pink copy). If you keep them stapled and carry both then you may continue carrying a handgun until you receive your new license or your license is rejected.
- Check your mailbox regularly. Eventually your license will arrive in the mail and you’ll finally have your permit, or your application will be rejected and a portion of your application fee will be returned.
- Get it laminated. Take your new card and get it laminated.
- Notify the State of changes. If you change your name, address or are convicted of something that might change your eligibility you must notify the superintendent, in writing, within 30 days. You can (but are not required to) purchase a new license after an address change for a fee of $20.00
- Know the local laws. Code on Regulation of Handguns (IC 35-47-2)
- Carry responsibly.
Mission and Purposes
The mission of the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is to protect and serve the community’s quest for a peaceful and safe existence, free from fear, and with democratic values applied equally to all citizens..More
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