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Use the official court, custody, police-record, and statewide paths for Lawrence County, Indiana; jurisdiction limits are explained.
Searches are compiled from court, county, and statewide public-record sources.
Lawrence County public records: common questions
Where to search Lawrence County records
Lawrence County, Indiana court, custody, police, and statewide records are kept in separate systems. Start court research with Lawrence County Superior Court I contact and local court information. Check current custody through Sheriff, jail, dispatch, law-enforcement, and custody contacts.
- Court casesLawrence County Superior Court I contact and local court information
- Current custodySheriff, jail, dispatch, law-enforcement, and custody contacts
- Statewide recordsUse the Indiana state-level source described below when available.
- Federal recordsFederal court and custody records are outside county systems and require a separate federal search.
Verified local details
These details were drawn from the official sources linked in this guide. Reconfirm addresses, contacts, schedules, fees, and other time-sensitive details with the responsible agency.
- The County Recorder maintains Lawrence County deed and mortgage records from the county's formation, charges one dollar per page for viewing or printing, and provides Doxpop access for records from December 1, 1994, forward.
- The County Clerk processes marriage licenses, divorces and legal separations, protective orders, new case filings, child-support payments, bond payments, and judgment payments.
- Lawrence County's courts include a Circuit Court and two Superior Courts. The county's posted local rules allocate different felony, misdemeanor, civil, dissolution, probate, juvenile, guardianship, and protective-order matters among those courts.
- The Lawrence County Sheriff's Office is located at 1420 I Street in Bedford. The official page lists Greg Day as sheriff, a general telephone number of 812-275-3316, and a jail-division number of 812-277-2014.
- The Lawrence County Security Center states that it opened in 1990 and was modified from an original capacity of 88 inmates to house up to 180 inmates.
| Record type | Agency or source | Scope | Action | Last checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Court cases | Lawrence County Superior Court I contact and local court information | County or local | Open source | |
| Jail and custody | Sheriff, jail, dispatch, law-enforcement, and custody contacts | County or local | Open source | |
| Official records | County Recorder deed, mortgage, and other land-record information | County or local | Open source | |
| Court cases | County Clerk court filings, marriage licenses, protective orders, support, bond, and judgment payments | County or local | Open source |
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This Lawrence County records guide is organized around the way the information is actually maintained. Begin with the Q&A for the record you need, then use the source map below to confirm a case, custody status, incident report, or statewide search. Lawrence County has 45,568 residents (2025 estimate). The source map below identifies the relevant local courts and agencies. Offices and online systems change, so confirm details with the agency before relying on a record.
Quick facts
- County-equivalent identity
- 18-093
- Population
- 45,568 residents (2025 estimate)
- Local detail
- The County Clerk processes marriage licenses, divorces and legal separations, protective orders, new case filings, child-support payments, bond payments, and judgment payments.
- Local detail
- Lawrence County's courts include a Circuit Court and two Superior Courts. The county's posted local rules allocate different felony, misdemeanor, civil, dissolution, probate, juvenile, guardianship, and protective-order matters among those courts.
- Local detail
- The Lawrence County Sheriff's Office is located at 1420 I Street in Bedford. The official page lists Greg Day as sheriff, a general telephone number of 812-275-3316, and a jail-division number of 812-277-2014.
- Local detail
- The Lawrence County Security Center states that it opened in 1990 and was modified from an original capacity of 88 inmates to house up to 180 inmates.
What is specific about this local guide
- Local detail: The County Clerk processes marriage licenses, divorces and legal separations, protective orders, new case filings, child-support payments, bond payments, and judgment payments.
How can I search Lawrence County deed, mortgage, and other land records?
The County Recorder maintains Lawrence County deed and mortgage records from the county's formation, charges one dollar per page for viewing or printing, and provides Doxpop access for records from December 1, 1994, forward. Use County Recorder deed, mortgage, and other land-record information for the responsible recording or county office's current access path.
What years are covered by the Lawrence County Recorder's Doxpop search?
Doxpop is an external vendor linked by the official Recorder page, and online access, copying, or printing may involve separate fees or coverage limits. Use County Recorder deed, mortgage, and other land-record information for the responsible recording or county office's current access path.
Which Lawrence County office holds a court filing, marriage license, divorce, protective-order, or support record?
The County Clerk processes marriage licenses, divorces and legal separations, protective orders, new case filings, child-support payments, bond payments, and judgment payments. Open County Clerk court filings, marriage licenses, protective orders, support, bond, and judgment payments for the court's current case-search and document-access instructions.
How are cases assigned between Lawrence County Circuit Court and Superior Courts I and II?
The approved official source set for Lawrence County does not document a case-specific court search or document-request procedure. Open County Clerk court filings, marriage licenses, protective orders, support, bond, and judgment payments for the court's current case-search and document-access instructions.
How can I contact the Lawrence County Security Center about an incarcerated person?
No reviewed official source for Lawrence County establishes one current directory covering every relevant official. Use County Recorder deed, mortgage, and other land-record information to verify current offices, contacts, and responsibilities.
Where can I find Lawrence County court dates, case information, or local court rules?
Lawrence County's courts include a Circuit Court and two Superior Courts. The county's posted local rules allocate different felony, misdemeanor, civil, dissolution, probate, juvenile, guardianship, and protective-order matters among those courts. Open Lawrence County Superior Court I contact and local court information for the court's current case-search and document-access instructions.
How can I request Lawrence County Sheriff's incident, dispatch, or other public records?
The reviewed official sources for Lawrence County do not identify record-type-specific police request instructions. Use Sheriff, jail, dispatch, law-enforcement, and custody contacts to request the report from the agency that created or maintains it.
Are Bedford, Mitchell, and Oolitic municipal records maintained by Lawrence County or by separate local governments?
No reviewed official source for Lawrence County establishes one page covering every local government program or service. Use County Recorder deed, mortgage, and other land-record information for the local government's current program, location, schedule, fee, or department guidance.
Police, sheriff, and incident records
Request a police or incident record from the sheriff or municipal police agency that created it. Doxpop is an external vendor linked by the official Recorder page, and online access, copying, or printing may involve separate fees or coverage limits.
Criminal cases in Lawrence County
Start with Lawrence County Superior Court I contact and local court information for the official Lawrence County court path. County: Lawrence County departments maintain county administrative, land-record, election, and clerk functions. The County Clerk and County Recorder are separate custodians, and the Clerk's Office also serves the county courts. Court: Lawrence County Circuit Court and Superior Courts I and II are part of Indiana Judicial District 20, which also includes Greene, Monroe, and Owen Counties. Local rules determine case assignment among the Lawrence County courts.
Jail and custody information for Lawrence County
For current custody information, start with Sheriff, jail, dispatch, law-enforcement, and custody contacts. The Recorder states that its staff can search records only by name and that its search ability is limited; some searches may require other courthouse resources or qualified title-search professionals.
Municipal and local court records
Municipal and local court coverage is separate from the county trial-court path. Custody: The Lawrence County Sheriff's Office and Security Center handle county jail and custody contacts. The official inmate-information page says court-appearance information should be obtained from the court directly. Municipal: County materials state that the county highway department covers roads and structures outside the boundaries of the cities of Bedford and Mitchell and the Town of Oolitic. Municipal police, courts, and city or town records should be requested from the applicable local custodian.
Statewide sources for Indiana records
Statewide Indiana sources are separate from Lawrence County local records. Do not treat a statewide search as a complete county docket, jail roster, or police-record database.
Cities covered by local record systems
The relevant local courts and agencies may serve different incorporated municipalities, so confirm the filing locality before relying on a record.
Official Lawrence County and Indiana record sources
For an official starting point, use Lawrence County Superior Court I contact and local court information. Confirm current access rules, fees, contacts, and jurisdiction with the responsible agency.
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