Hancock County Court Information

Courts, filing fees, e-filing, and clerk contacts for Hancock County, Indiana.

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Filing at a Glance

Verified from official sources · 2026-07-26
Civil filing fee
$157
E-filing
Yes
Case lookup
Free online
Divorce / family
$157

At $157, the civil filing fee in Hancock County is about the same as nearby counties (median $157 across 6 nearby counties).

Clerk of Court

Hancock County Clerk of the Circuit Court

Lisa M. Lofgreen

Self-Help & Jury

Jury Service
E-FilingYes

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Civil Complaint
$157
$157 (civil plenary filing fee collected by clerk, per IC 33-37-4; eff. 7/1/2025 per Indiana SBOA fee schedule)
Small Claims
$87
$87 (small claims filing fee collected by clerk; eff. 7/1/2025 per Indiana SBOA fee schedule)
Divorce / Family
$157
$157 (dissolution/family civil filing fee; add $20 ADR fee where county has an approved plan; eff. 7/1/2025)

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How much does it cost to file a civil case in Hancock County?

    The civil filing fee in Hancock County, Indiana is $157 (civil plenary filing fee collected by clerk, per IC 33-37-4; eff. 7/1/2025 per Indiana SBOA fee schedule)

  • What is the small claims filing fee in Hancock County?

    $87 (small claims filing fee collected by clerk; eff. 7/1/2025 per Indiana SBOA fee schedule)

  • How much does it cost to file for divorce or a family case in Hancock County?

    $157 (dissolution/family civil filing fee; add $20 ADR fee where county has an approved plan; eff. 7/1/2025)

  • Can I e-file court documents in Hancock County?

    Yes. E-filing is available through Tyler Technologies.

  • Is there a free online case search for Hancock County?

    Yes. You can look up cases online at public.courts.in.gov.

  • Where do I file court documents in Hancock County?

    Filings go to the Hancock County Clerk of the Circuit Court. You can reach the clerk at (317) 477-1109.

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