The executive director of Porter County Juvenile Justice Services and two detention supervisors resigned effective Friday, the judge who oversees juvenile services said in a release.

The resignations include Amy Beier, executive director for juveniles, and detention supervisors Eric Henderson, Porter Circuit Court Judge Rebecca Buitendorp told the Post-Tribune.

“This leadership evolution is a deliberate and forward-thinking move to ensure long-term success and organizational resilience with a renewed focus on evidence-based practices, cross-agency collaboration, and long-term system transformation,” Buitendorp said in the release.

“This new chapter represents not just a change in personnel, but a reaffirmation of the Court’s dedication to serving the public with transparency, efficiency, and respect.”

An interim administrative team will serve during a search for their replacements and ensure continuity during the transition, Buitendorp said.

The Post-Tribune reported last year about an anonymous letter sent March 8, 2024, to the Porter County Board of Commissioners, Porter County Council, Porter Circuit Court Judge Mary DeBoer, who preceded Buitendorp in the post, and the county’s human resources director alleging fraudulent timekeeping involving nepotism at juvenile services on the part of leadership there.

The letter, which was obtained by the Post-Tribune, alleged Beier hired a relative as office manager several years ago and that the two had falsified records of their time worked. It also claimed retaliation has occurred against other staff members for reporting the alleged wrongdoing.

The letter also contended that the former chief probation officer was demoted for lodging a complaint about the alleged misreporting and resigned after 23 years of service, and that four supervisors with a combined experience of nearly 100 years also resigned over the issue. The letter also accused a department leader of turning a blind eye to the timekeeping practices in the complaint.

“I sincerely thank the outgoing leadership for their years of service, contributions, and dedication to the court, all of which helped shape the organization into what it is today,” said Judge Buitendorp in Friday’s release. “This transition reflects our commitment to renewal, responsible governance, and the highest standards of public service.

“This is an opportunity to bring in fresh perspectives that will help modernize operations and meet the challenges of today’s juvenile justice environment. This evolution is not a disruption — it is a deliberate and thoughtful step toward strengthening our systems, enhancing collaboration, and deepening our impact on the lives of youth and families. I am positioning the Circuit Court and the Juvenile Services Center for its next phase of impact and excellence.”

Shelley Jones is a freelance reporter for the Post-Tribune.