Public Conduct in Hamilton County, IN (2026)
5 rules for unincorporated Hamilton County, Indiana.
Verified from official government sources
Skateboarding Rules
Skateboards, roller blades and roller skates are banned at the Hamilton County government and judicial center, the courthouse, and surrounding downtown Noblesville sidewalks bounded by Logan, Conner and Ninth streets and the White River. Fines run up to $500 for repeat offenders.
Skateboarding Ban Near Hamilton County Courthouse
Some RestrictionsHamilton County Code § 36-2-2-25
(a)Prohibition. It shall be a violation of this section for any person to operate or use roller blades, roller skates or skateboards at either the county government and judicial center; the county courthouse; or any sidewalk, walkway, or any other part thereof which is bounded on the north by Logan Street, the south by Conner Street, the east by Ninth Street, and the west by White River.(b)Pena...
Loitering Rules
Hamilton County lists loitering as "prohibited conduct" at its Noblesville parking garage, alongside skateboarding, rollerblading, racing and smoking. A citation can bring a fine of up to $2,500 for a first offense and up to $7,500 for a later one, plus a trespass order barring return.
Loitering Ban at Hamilton County Parking Garage
Some RestrictionsHamilton County Code § 9-21-16-7
Prohibited conduct means skateboarding, rollerblading, racing, loitering, smoking, and any activity involved in parkour at the parking garage. "Prohibited conduct" also means any conduct that is criminal and/or unlawful under any local, state, and/or federal law...(c)Violations of this ordinance.(1)Prohibited conduct, as defined in this ordinance, is a violation of this ordinance...(4)Skateboar...
Outdoor Smoking Restrictions
Hamilton County bans lighted cigarettes, cigars, pipes, e-cigarettes and vapor pens inside and within 15 feet of the entrances of county government buildings. The rule covers the government and judicial center, the courthouse, parks offices, the 4-H grounds, the sheriff's offices and more. Violators face a class C infraction and a fine of up to $500.
Smoking Ban at Hamilton County Buildings
Some RestrictionsHamilton County Code § 16-41-37-9
County government buildings means all areas of the following structures owned, leased, or otherwise occupied by the county or departments of the county, including all areas on the exterior of the buildings located no closer than 15 feet from a public entrance or exit to the building. (b)Prohibitions. No person shall carry or hold a lighted cigarette, cigar, pipe, or any other lighted smoking eq...
Jaywalking
At the Hamilton County government and judicial center, a person may only enter or exit the property at properly marked crosswalks. Crossing anywhere else on the courthouse grounds is an infraction carrying a fine of up to $1,000.
Crosswalk-Only Rule at Hamilton County Courthouse
Some RestrictionsHamilton County Code § 36-2-2-24(c),(d)
(c)A person shall not enter upon or exit from the property of the county government and judicial center at any place other than properly marked crosswalks.(d)A person who violates subsection (c) of this section commits an infraction and may be fined up to $1,000.00.
Public Alcohol Use
No one may possess or consume alcohol on Hamilton County property without written approval from the Board of Commissioners. The ban reaches the government and judicial center, the courthouse, the 4-H grounds and surrounding sidewalks and streets, with fines up to $500 for repeat violations.
Alcohol Ban on Hamilton County Property
Some RestrictionsHamilton County Code § 35-48-1-1
County property means all areas of the following structures owned, leased, or otherwise occupied by the county or departments of the county, including all land, sidewalks, streets, or public places surrounding structures owned, leased, or occupied by the county...(b)Prohibitions. No person shall possess or consume alcohol on county property without express approval from the Board of Commissione...
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