I've been visiting West Lafayette for many years but never noticed this magnificent fountain until…read moremy visit to the Courthouse in September. The fountain is amazing - my first thought was just "wow". The fountain was designed by Laredo Taft in 1887. The statue honors General Lafayette, the city namesake. His figure stands majestically over the pool below. Panels around the base also honor John Purdue (namesake of Purdue University), an artesian well beneath the fountain, early pioneers of the city, Union solders who fought in the Civil War, and William Digby (founder of Lafayette). The fountain is surrounded by beautiful landscaping. Local business workers sat around the fountain eating lunch or reading in the serene setting and the sounds of the fountain water. There is free street parking about a block away. The fountain and Courthouse are definitely worth a visit.

Famous American sculptor Lorado Taft from Illinois was selected to create the magnificent fountain…read moreon the northeast corner of the Tippecanoe County Courthouse. In 1887, the piece was erected on the site and appears to have undergone some TLC along with the courthouse. The main figure atop the fountain is that of the Marquis de Lafayette who was instrumental in helping the inexperienced and underfunded American military during the Revolutionary War. Below that life sized figure, there are four oval reliefs and below that, an octagonal shape with each of the sides bearing an ornate framing around the names of honorees with ties to the city. Honorees are quite varied and include pioneers, soldiers, John Purdue, and William Digby, the town founder. Earlier versions of the courthouse are also honored. Although the honorees may be somewhat random, the overall beauty of the work is fantastic. Review #1410

I don't know why I'm always disappointed by government employees and services. I should know better…read morethan to expect anything besides a terrible experience. It's just frustrating that almost anytime you deal with a governmental employee, they seem gruff at best. And even those working in one of the more joyous units of county government! I called with some questions when the woman called me back, she was muttering under her breath--I don't think she expected me to pick up because I had call screening on. But she apologized for like 30 seconds at the beginning of the call saying it was a bad day, she was annoyed, but not at me--a very professional start. She did provide good directions--119 W Randolph, take the escalator downstairs. And yes, you'll enter on the Randolph side; don't use the Clark or LaSalle entrance or you'll probably get a bit turned around. But what was especially annoying is that they close for like 2.5 hours during the day. That isn't really made clear anywhere except for the sign right outside the office door, and in the two phone calls I had with them before stopping in they didn't mention being closed from 11:30 to 2. So plan accordingly. There's a $10 fee, cash only (also incredibly weird as far as I'm concerned, from both the safety perspective and that it's the year 2026). If you forget your fee, there's an ATM upstairs. On the plus side, this location performs ceremonies all week without appointments, unlike the suburban courthouses. Saturday they do require appointments, but it's nice that do any on Saturdays.

Went here for our marriage license and then to get married and the same security guard helped us…read moreboth times, he was so nice and sweet. The staff were really nice. Every thing went smoothly and fast.

I just want to give praise to the employees of the Hamilton County Assessors office in Noblesville…read more Every time I call regarding a question or issue I have with my property taxes they are very friendly and helpful. I'm a disabled veteran and I can always use the help when trying to make sense of how my property tax is determined and what is deductible. The Indiana legislature just modified how deductions are calculated for disabled veterans and honestly I was not able to discern how the modification affected me. They took the time to explain the changes and that made all the difference. I only hope someone in that office sees this review and tells the others. Your kindness and compassion makes a challenging life a little easier. Thank you.

I got that dreaded letter in the mail recently: I was being summoned for jury duty! Because I'm a…read moreresident of Hamilton County, I had to report to this particular court house. My experience being called for jury duty was fine. The people who work here are very professional and efficient. The building itself is beautiful. If you do have to serve on a jury and spend some time here, there are lots of restaurant options to choose from. I ended up being dismissed before lunch. Keep in mind that they don't allow you to park outside of the courthouse itself. There's a free parking garage a block away at which jurors are instructed to park. I would add an additional 10 minutes to your trip to find parking and walk to the courthouse. It's not far away, but there's a traffic light that takes a while. Also keep in mind: Before you enter the courthouse, you have to walk through a body scanner and empty your pockets. It's very easy but also kind of a pain, but I guess it's necessary in these strange and unpredictable times.

There is no accurate way to rate this I suppose... hit or miss. So it's just gonna have to be based…read moreupon the first call. If you get a traffic ticket, you can pay it online here: www.lakecountyin.org/tp which is all well and good... it's easy and painless except for the $8.99 transaction fee. Here's the breakdown - Original ticket: Unsafe Lane Change (turn signal) $126.60 Plus transaction fees $8.99 Total amount $135.49 I don't mind paying for convenience... better than driving all the way there, usually during work hours because God forbid they stay open a second past 4 PM. Yay! ticket paid off... (few days later) Gee... I didn't get confirmation if it went through... I think I'll call... 219-755-3570 Person answers with the Lake County (blah blah blah), I say "hell.." interrupted "HOLD" hmmm... ok. 10 minutes later... "Lake County blah blah blah..." try again, I told them about the ticket etc. online payment etc. "The Clerks Office just closed, call back tomorrow... *CLICK*" noooo... that #!@(kR didn't just do that... *looks at phone* "Call Ended" Ohhhh EFFF no!!! so... 'just closed' meant that - TEN FRAKIN' MINUTES AGO IT WAS OPEN !?! - proceeds to recite a long list of expletives. I Called the next morning (today) friendliest nicest person on the phone, with a "Good morning Lake County Court House, how may I help you?" Gave her the details, and wasn't even transferred, put on a 2 minute hold, she picked back up, ticket payment went through, they'll re send confirmation of payment. If I were you, I'd ONLY call in the mornings... it's a trial in patience (and making up new curse words) if you call in the afternoon. 2 stars - 1 for the easy online pay 1 for the morning receptionist

Called this office every day for two weeks. No one answers. Great example of government run…read morebusiness. Total garbage

I stop in here about once a month to pick up rabies tags for the clinic. The parking is a mess. It…read moreis always full and even though it's beside the building it's several "blocks" to the front door with lots of deep pot house. Nice greeting. Of course there is a metal detector but the staff is alway friendly and chatty. The building itself is rough, still has areas that were abandoned due to covid protocols. It really needs some updating but it's a typical government building. Urg

Must better experience then it was years ago. I needed to get a copy of a few of my records and ran…read moreinto a few hiccups but, the clerk who assisted me happened to see me coming back while she was outside taking a break and went out of her way to walk me through all the steps so I wouldn't have to go back and forth. She helped me solve all of the issues and misinformation I was previously given and I was squared away and ready to go within a few hours. She even printed some documents for free for my troubles. Please hire more people like her. Everyone that comes to the courthouse has varying reasons for being there but all should be treated with decency and respect. A little kindness goes a long way.

Like many things in Champaign County, the courthouse is plagued with problems. Specifically, the…read morecircuit clerk and her staff are unable or unwilling to provide timely and competent services. Filings are often delayed for several days and/or returned for invalid reasons. The delays make it hard to get things timely filed.

3 stars = 60% barely pass. I came here to ask the county clerk some questions about a civil lawsuit…read moreI intend to file. It looked as if the guards were non-verbally communicating with body language when I passed through the metal detectors. I have read both pick up artists books by Mystery. I have read The Game and Rules to the Game by Neil Strauss. I also paid $1000 for the Annihilation Method material Neil Strauss created. I have consumed and digested about 80% of it thus far. It consists of Books, DVD's, and audio seminars. I'm aware when people are winging for each other. The material isn't only for romantic relationships but rather for all forms of communication. Anyways I didn't have any metal on me. I put what metal I had in the tote on the conveyor belt. The second, tall guard, wanded me. I turned around to look at the brand of the metal detector. It was a Garrett. I asked him when the last time it was calibrated by using the specific manufacture and model name. All scientific instruments have to be frequently calibrated to be admissible in court. He told me that information was above his pay grade. I looked him dead in the face and said nothing is above your pay grade if you're willing to learn, that's just an excuse. He broke eye contact in an insecure manner. His saccades were incongruent with what he was saying. His pupils were very tiny. Most places now use thermal imaging cameras and communication devices to alert the guards if a person has a weapon. It is my opinion their behavior was meant to be harassing and to force compliance. I recommend everyone read the 33 Strategies of War by Robert Greene. Books on NLP will also help a person recognize when they are being lied to and the method to these guards madness. I hope the guards learn to be more respectful. They deserve to have the proprietary knowledge above their pay grade for the sake of our community members. I'm going to go back sometime to write down the make and model of the metal detector. I intend to file a complaint to Garret. Hopefully the courthouse gets charged a hefty 5 figure maintenance fee to make sure the metal detectors are functioning properly for the sake of our community members. Also to make sure our tax dollars are being used properly in accordance with the Fraud, Waste, and Abuse Act. We know what is going on and we will NOT tolerate it. We will use science to defend ourselves from tyrannical authority if necessary. It helps I did biochemistry scientific research in my undergraduate. Y'all should see my resume. I bet the authorities there couldn't even pronounce the makes and models of the instruments I've listed on my resume that I'm proficient with. Have a nice day and thank you for reading. May the community be a better, safer, and more just place.

A this guy did absolutely nothing to help my case all he did was have his bird dog track me down…read moreand provided no service he did show up for the court date but did not even open his mouth. What a waste!

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