Ripley County, Missouri Public Records

Ripley County is located in the southeastern corner of Missouri. The county seat is Doniphan. The county was organized in 1833.

Ripley County is governed by a three-member County Commission. The Commission is responsible for setting the budget, levying taxes, and overseeing county departments. The County Clerk is responsible for keeping the records of the County Commission and other county offices. The Sheriff is responsible for law enforcement and the maintenance of the county jail. Other county offices include the Assessor, Collector, Coroner, Prosecuting Attorney, Public Administrator, and Surveyor.

The county is home to the Ozark Highlands Trail, which is a two-hundred-and-eighty-mile hiking trail that winds its way through the Ozark Mountains.

The main industry in the county is agriculture, with significant agricultural production of hay, soybeans, corn, and wheat. The county also has a rich history of timber and sawmills.

Ripley County Circuit Court is located in Doniphan, Missouri and is the court of general jurisdiction for the county. The court has jurisdiction over civil and criminal cases, including felonies, misdemeanors, traffic violations, and small claims. The court also has jurisdiction over probate matters, guardianships, conservatorships, adoptions, and juvenile matters.