NEW: Monroe County High Tech Crime Unit (HTCU)
The Monroe County High Tech Crime Unit processes digital evidence to improve prosecution outcomes, both by strengthening meritorious cases and by exonerating the innocent. The Monroe County HTCU serves prosecutors and law enforcement agencies in Bartholomew, Brown, Greene, Jackson, Lawrence, Marion, Monroe, Morgan, Orange, Owen, and Washington Counties.
The HTCU is staffed by Director Levi Minnick. Please submit any questions or feedback about the HTCU to Director Minnick at lminnick@ellettsville.in.us.
HTCU Partners
- Monroe County Prosecuting Attorney Erika Oliphant
- Ellettsville Police Department
Services Available
Prosecutors: The Unit will assist prosecutors in the served counties with obtaining and analyzing digital evidence. The Unit will work with prosecutors to develop search warrants and subpoenas, will interpret digital evidence, and will provide courtroom testimony as needed.
Law Enforcement: The Unit will provide support and training to law enforcement officers in your county. We will assist in the investigation and prosecution of cases with digital evidence. We will provide guidance and forms for subpoenas, consents, search warrants, and other investigatory documents. The Unit will provide the following training upon request:
- Where digital evidence may be found during a criminal investigation;
- How to properly collect digital evidence;
- How to properly handle, store and submit the digital evidence; and
- How to interpret the results of the Unit’s analysis and present this evidence in Court.
Digital evidence is both commonplace and plentiful, so the Unit will not be able to process every piece of digital evidence gathered in every case. Except in limited circumstances, the Unit will accept and process digital evidence in felony cases only. Director Minnick will establish case priority based on information provided to the Unit and assign cases accordingly.
Evidence Submission
The Monroe County High Tech Crime Unit uses Monolith Forensics for case initiation, evidence submission, and data management. Prosecutors and law enforcement may access the website at https://app.monolithforensics.com/monroe-county-htcu. When submitting a device, please include proof of a legal basis for the search of that device, such as consent to search or a search warrant, which can be uploaded through the Monolith portal.
The Monroe County High Tech Crime Unit’s digital forensics lab is physically located at the Ellettsville Police Department at 1406 Guy McCown, Ellettsville, IN 47429. This is where law enforcement personnel will bring evidence.
Mission Statement
Public Service
We represent the people of the State of Indiana to seek justice, promote greater public safety, and assist victims of crimes. We receive reports from law enforcement agencies and file criminal charges in appropriate cases. We will vigorously prosecute those who are guilty, while ensuring that the innocent are not wrongly convicted or oppressed.
The Monroe County Prosecutor’s Office does not discriminate in the delivery of services or benefits based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity.
Community-Based Prosecution
We work proactively with law enforcement and other organizations to encourage crime prevention and education efforts that enhance public safety and improve the quality of life in the community.
Meet the Prosecutor
Monroe County Prosecuting Attorney Erika Oliphant
Monroe County Prosecuting Attorney Erika Oliphant is committed to fair and equal justice before the law, while professionally serving the needs of crime victims.
