Fees as of October 3, 2023
Criminal Cases
$189
Civil Cases
$157
Divorce
$177
Mortgage Foreclosure
$157
Small Claims Cases
$97
Probate (Guardianship) Cases
$177
Estate Cases
$177
Juvenile Cases
$176
Juvenile Paternity Cases
$196
Adoption Cases
$157 (Plus a separate $70 check made out to Indiana Department of Health plus $10 birth record fee, if born in Indiana. All states vary.)
Infraction/Ordinance Violation Cases
$139
Pretrial Diversion Program for one year
$359.50 (driving offense), $359.00 (non-driving offense)
Deferral Program – driving offense
$192.50 (driving offense), $192.00 (non-driving offense)
Hardship License
$157
Seatbelt Violations
$25
Child Restraint Violations
$25
Additional Fees that may apply:
Sheriff Service
$28
Sheriff Service post judgment
$28
Additional defendant named other than the first
$10
Each small claim garnishee defendant in excess of 3
$10
Certification of Copies
$3
All copies of court cases, marriage records and divorce decrees
$1 per page
Other fees may apply according to the amount of research. All information dated before 1965 is located in the Ripley County Historical Society building. You may contact them at 812-689-3031 for additional assistance.