Elkhart County, Indiana sentencing data
In the latest Indiana Department of Correction public release loaded into Justice Audit, 1,042 people sentenced in Elkhart County were held in Indiana state prisons. Their median sentence is 7 years, longer than the statewide median of 6 years. 19% are serving 20 years or more, compared with 19% statewide. The most common offense is child molesting.
Sentences by offense: Elkhart County vs. Indiana
Offenses with 10+ people. Median of the longest sentence from each person's most recent sentencing; life and death sentences not included.
| Offense | People | Elkhart median (yrs) | Indiana median (yrs) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Molesting | 113 | 20 | 20 |
| Dealing In Methamphetamine | 111 | 12 | 10 |
| Possession Of Methamphetamine | 83 | 5 | 4 |
| Burglary | 68 | 7 | 6 |
| Dealing In Cocaine Or Narcotic Drug | 45 | 10 | 9 |
| Murder | 40 | 61.5 | 60 |
| Robbery (Armed Or Bodily Injury) | 40 | 9 | 7.5 |
| Rape | 37 | 16 | 12 |
| Unlawful Firearm Poss By Serious Felon | 28 | 8 | 5 |
| Failure To Return To Lawful Detention | 19 | 2.5 | 2.5 |
| Intimidation | 17 | 3 | 3 |
| Sexual Misconduct With A Minor | 16 | 5.5 | 6 |
Race
| Group | People | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 660 | 63% |
| Black | 324 | 31% |
| Unknown | 58 | 5.6% |
Groups with fewer than 10 people are not shown.
Other Indiana counties
About this data
Source: Indiana Department of Correction public inmate records. People currently in state prison custody whose longest sentence was imposed in Elkhart County, one record per person, using the longest sentence from their most recent sentencing. Criminal history is not in the data, so differences between counties can reflect prior records as well as sentencing practice.