Washington County's seat is Salem. Below are the offices and programs people coming home most often need, from reporting to probation or parole to getting an ID, food benefits, a job, and recovery support. Some state offices that serve this county, like the parole district or WorkOne, are in neighboring counties, so plan your rides.
Steady work is one of the strongest protections against going back. These offices help at no cost.
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WorkOne for Washington County residents
You may call (812) 948-6102 for an appointment or seek services from any WorkOne location in Indiana; see www.soinworks.com for a neighborhood location. Free job search help, resumes, and training money.
Indiana Legal Services - New Albany (free civil legal help)
3303 Plaza Drive, Suite 5, New Albany, IN 47150
Free help with housing, benefits, family law, and consumer problems for people with low income. Expungement help line: 1-844-243-8570 (Mon–Thu, 9 AM–1 PM). They do not handle criminal cases.
In Indiana, you can vote once you are released from incarceration, even while on probation or parole. Register at indianavoters.in.gov.
After a record is expunged, an employer may only ask whether you have a conviction that has NOT been expunged. It is illegal for most employers to refuse to hire you because of an expunged record.
You can ask an Indiana licensing board, before you train, whether your conviction would disqualify you. The fee is no more than $25 and the board must answer within 60 days.
Last verified: September 29, 2026. Listings marked Call to confirm had conflicting information in public sources.
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