What an OWI Costs in Indiana
Fees and fines set by the state. Attorney fees, insurance increases, and lost work come on top and vary by case.
Alcohol and drug countermeasures fee
$200
Collected by the court clerk when you are found to have committed OWI and your license is suspended as a result.
Criminal court costs (misdemeanor or felony conviction)
$120
Other court fees can be added on top of this.
First-offense fine
Up to $500 (Class C misdemeanor); up to $5,000 (Class A misdemeanor)
Official sources
- Indiana BMV — Common Traffic Violations (OWI suspensions)
- Indiana BMV — Hearing and Review
- Indiana BMV — Proof of Financial Responsibility (SR22)
- Indiana BMV — Driver’s Manual, Chapter 5
- Indiana Criminal Justice Institute — Impaired Driving
- Indiana Office of Court Services — CMV / Driver Enforcement Deskbook
- Indiana Office of Court Services — Driving Privileges
- Indiana Office of Court Services — Criminal Case Expungement
- Indiana Code 35-38-9 (2026)
- Indiana Code Title 9 (2026)
- Hamilton County Superior Court — Misdemeanor and Level 6 Felony Advisement
- Indiana Criminal Code 2015 (Grant County courts)
- Indiana Courts Legislative Update — OWI penalties (SB 251, 2026)
- Indiana Court Times — 2026 Legislative Update
- Indiana Office of Court Services — Court Alcohol & Drug Program
- Indiana Supreme Court — Rules for Court-Administered Alcohol and Drug Programs
- Lawrence County Prosecutor — Pretrial Diversion Program
- Indiana Office of Court Services — Trial Court Fee Manual (2026)
- Marion County Local Court Rules
- Allen Superior Court — Misdemeanor & Traffic Court
- Allen Superior & Circuit Court — Local Criminal Rules
- Vanderburgh Circuit and Superior Court Rules
- Vanderburgh Superior Court — Location
- St. Joseph County — Traffic & Misdemeanor Division
- Carmel City Court
Educational information, not legal advice. Indiana law changes and every case is different. Confirm deadlines with Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV), acting on court orders and talk to a licensed Indiana attorney about your situation.
Some details on this page are still being verified against official sources. Check the linked sources before relying on a specific number or deadline.
Last reviewed October 1, 2026.