DUI DWI OWI OUI cases in Jasper County are filed in either Circuit or Superior Court in Rensselaer, depending upon whether the charge is a felony or misdemeanor, and if a felony, depending upon the date of the alleged offense. This is regulated by local rules.

Both Circuit and Superior Court hold court in the Jasper County Courthouse in Rensselaer.

For your convenience, contact information concerning Jasper County's DUI courts is presented below:

Hon. John D. Potter, Judge

115 West Washington Street
Rensselaer, IN 47978-2890

Phone: (219) 866-7766
Fax: (219) 866-4943

Hon. James R. Ahler, Judge

115 W. Washington Street
Rensselaer, IN 47978-2890

Phone: (219) 866-4971
Fax: (219) 866-4988

At your initial hearing, the court officially informs you of your constitutional rights and the charges against you, enters your not guilty plea, and sets future court dates. You should never plead guilty at your initial hearing unless you have an attorney with you and have negotiated an acceptable plea agreement.

You must appear in court for your initial hearing whether you have an attorney or not.

Regardless whether your case is a misdemeanor or felony, it is wise to obtain DUI counsel before the initial hearing date.

If your case is not resolved at the Initial Hearing, subsequent hearings such as pretrial conferences will be set before any trial date. It is essential that you have counsel for any of these subsequent court dates.

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