Ripley County Court Records

The official records documenting court cases and legal proceedings in Ripley County, Indiana, are called Ripley County court records. These typically include motions, case filings, rulings, court orders, and basic court information such as case numbers and participants’ names. When a matter leads to an arrest and criminal case, record seekers may also find Ripley County arrest records as part of the case records.

Are Court Records Public in Ripley County?

The Indiana Access to Public Records Act classifies court records in Ripley and the rest of Indiana as public records. This means that court records are open to public disclosure unless the act explicitly states otherwise. Records restricted from public access include personal information, information that would cause violations of personal privacy, records expunged or sealed by court order, and any information restricted by state or federal laws.

Ripley County Court Records Search

Interested persons may perform searches for Ripley County court records using various means, including any of the following.

• Direct a record request to the Ripley County Court Clerk’s Office in person or by mail.
• Search online using the MyCase website operated by the Indiana Judiciary
• Contact a reliable third-party records website for an online search

Ripley County Courts

In Indiana, the court system operates several types of courts, including Circuit, Superior, Tax, and City and Town Courts. Below are all the court locations providing services in Ripley County.

Ripley County Circuit Court
Ripley County Courthouse
115 N Main St, P.O. Box 177,
Versailles, IN 47042
Phone: (812) 689-6115
Fax: (812) 689-6000

Ripley County Superior Court
Ripley County Courthouse
115 N Main Street,
P.O. Box 177,
Versailles, IN 47042
Phone: (812) 689-6115
Fax: (812) 689-6000

Batesville City Court
Memorial Building
132 S Main Street,
Batesville, IN 47006
Phone: (812) 933-6102
Fax: (812) 933-6115

Versailles Town Court
118 W Water St, P.O. Box 134,
Versailles, IN 47042
Phone: (812) 689-6111
Fax: (812) 689-5177

Ripley County Criminal and Civil Records

The Ripley County Circuit Court Clerk is responsible for answering record requests for county civil and criminal court records. Record seekers may request criminal case records, any corresponding Ripley County arrest records, and claims, depositions, evidence statements, decrees, transcripts, and other records from civil cases.

Requests for court records can generally be made to the clerk of the court in Ripley County, located at:

Ripley County Court Clerk
Ripley County Courthouse
115 N Main Street, P.O. Box 177,
Versailles, IN 47042

Requests can be made in person or by mail to the clerk. Record seekers with questions about the requesting process or copy fees may call the office at (812) 689-6115 before they request.
Criminal and civil court records can be looked up online using the Indiana Judiciary’s MyCase website.

Ripley County Marriage Records

In Indiana, marriage records are typically considered public records open to anybody. Ripley County marriage records may be obtained from the Ripley County Court Clerk. Requests for copies of marriage records can be made in person or by mail to the clerk’s office at:

Ripley County Court Clerk
Ripley County Courthouse
115 N Main Street, P.O. Box 177,
Versailles, IN 47042

Requesters must provide the marriage details during their request, such as the date, location, and the couple's names on the record. Certified copies cost $4 each, and payment is accepted in cashier's checks and money orders. Cash payments are also accepted in person.

Ripley County Divorce Records

In Ripley County and the rest of Indiana, divorce records are considered open to the public unless the parties involved successfully petition the records to be restricted or sealed. Like other civil court records, divorce records can be obtained from the Ripley County Court Clerk at:

Ripley County Court Clerk
Ripley County Courthouse
115 N Main Street, P.O. Box 177,
Versailles, IN 47042

Record seekers must provide information about the divorce to find the record, such as the names of the couple involved, the date, and the location of the divorce. A case number may also be included if available.

Ripley Birth Records

Ripley County birth records are not considered public records. In Indiana, only eligible parties such as the subject on the birth record, their immediate family, and legal representatives may order birth records. Birth records may be required for genealogy or citizenship checks and for obtaining a real ID, such as passports and driver’s licenses.

To obtain Ripley County birth records, record seekers may contact the Vital Records Division of the Ripley County Health Department located at:

Ripley County Health Department
102 W. First North Street,
P.O. Box 745,
Versailles, IN 47042
Phone: (812) 689-5751

Ripley County birth records may be ordered online using the Ripley County Health Department's Vital Statistics online ordering system. Requests can either be mailed or picked up from the health department. Certified copies of birth records cost $25 per copy. Payments on the website are made by card, and a non-refundable service and card processing fee are charged on all online orders.

Ripley Death Records

Death records for Ripley County are not public records. They are only accessible by the deceased's immediate family and their legal representatives. Record seekers may require death records for various purposes, including estate or will administration and genealogy research.

Record seekers may obtain Ripley County death records from the Ripley County Health Department’s Vital Records Division. Copies may be ordered online using the health department's online system for $20 per copy. Payment on the online system is made using credit and debit cards, which incur an additional $5 processing fee.

Birth and death records for Ripley County may also be available from the Indiana Department of Health and the Ripley County Historical Society.

Ripley County Probate Court Records

Ripley County Probate Court records may be available from the court where the case was heard. Probate records include records concerning guardianships, conservatorships, administration of estates or wills, and commitments.

Probate records may be obtained from the Ripley County Court Clerk. For a successful request, record seekers may provide details for the record search, including names of participants, case numbers, and any other relevant information. Requests should be submitted in person or by mail to the clerk’s office at:

Ripley County Court Clerk
Ripley County Courthouse
115 N Main Street, P.O. Box 177,
Versailles, IN 47042

Details of the full request process and any required copy fees can be obtained by calling the clerk’s office at (812) 689-6115. Some Ripley County Probate Court records are available online on the MyCase Search Portal.

Ripley County Property Records

Ripley County property records are available from the Ripley County Recorder. These records include plats, mortgages, leases, and deeds, which document property and business done using property in Ripley.

Property records can be obtained in person or by mailing a request to the Recorder’s Office at:

Ripley County Annex Building
102 West First North Street
Versailles, IN 47042
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 404, Versailles, IN 47042

Copies of public records cost $1 per page. For any inquiries about obtaining property records, requesters may call (812) 689-5808 or email recorder@ripleycounty.com.

Ripley County Court Records Online

Interested parties can search Ripley County court records online using official government sources such as the MYCase search portal. However, third-party record websites, including Indianacourtrecords.us, offer convenient online access to court records with fewer restrictions. These websites provide interfaces and search tools that allow users to search for records online and download or print out search results to their smart device. Since these websites have no government backing or oversight, it should be noted that they may provide incomplete and outdated records. Additionally, accuracy cannot be guaranteed.