Lawrence County Criminal Court Records

Criminal court records in Lawrence County are kept by the Clerk of the Circuit Court at the courthouse in Bedford. The clerk's office stores all felony and misdemeanor case files for cases filed in Lawrence County courts. You can search these records online through the Indiana MyCase system or go to the courthouse to look through files in person. The office is at 916 15th Street in Bedford and is open on weekdays. Staff can help you find case details, check a case status, or get copies of court documents from criminal filings in Lawrence County.

Lawrence County Clerk of Courts

The Lawrence County Clerk of the Circuit Court is the main record keeper for all court cases filed in the county. This role is set up by the Indiana Constitution. The clerk is elected by Lawrence County voters and can serve two terms in a row. Staff at the clerk's office handle criminal court records, civil case files, and all other court documents at the Bedford courthouse. They also take in fees and fines tied to criminal and infraction cases for local and state use.

The Lawrence County official website lists services and shows how to reach the clerk's office for criminal court records.

You can visit the office in person to search criminal court records, ask for copies, or pay court costs. The staff will look up cases by name or case number. Walk-in requests are often handled the same day, though busy times may cause a short wait.

The Lawrence County government site has links to all county departments and court services.

Search Criminal Court Records Online

Lawrence County criminal court records are on the state MyCase portal. This system covers all Indiana courts. You can search by name or case number to find criminal cases filed in Lawrence County. The system shows case details, charges, hearing dates, and the status of each case. Many documents are posted as well. Final orders and judgments in criminal cases often show up as links in the case file view.

Search Lawrence County criminal court records at public.courts.in.gov/mycase using the Odyssey system.

Anyone can use MyCase to look up criminal court records in Lawrence County. No account is needed for basic searches. The Access to Public Records Act under IC 5-14-3 gives the public the right to view court records. If a document does not show as a link in the case file, it is not posted online. You would need to call or visit the clerk's office for those records.

The Indiana courts page for Lawrence County lists local court divisions and contact details for criminal court records.

Note: Data on MyCase is not an official court record and may have errors, so check key facts with the Lawrence County clerk.

Lawrence County Court System

Lawrence County has courts that hear criminal cases at the county level. The Circuit Court handles felonies, misdemeanors, and infractions. All criminal court records from these cases go through the same clerk's office in Bedford. Whether a case was a felony charge or a Class A misdemeanor, the records are kept at the Lawrence County Courthouse on 15th Street.

Both courts in Lawrence County use the Odyssey case system. This means all criminal court records show up in one MyCase search. You do not need to check each court one by one. The system pulls all Lawrence County case data into a single search tool, which saves time when looking for records.

Note: Some older criminal court records from Lawrence County may not be in the digital system and would need to be searched by hand at the courthouse.

Lawrence County Criminal Records Fees

Standard Indiana fees apply for copies of criminal court records in Lawrence County. Copies cost $1.00 per page under IC 33-37-5-1. If you need a certified copy, that adds $3.00 per document under IC 33-37-5-3. The clerk's office takes cash and money orders. Personal checks may not be accepted for criminal court record copies.

You can view case details and pay criminal court fees online through public.courts.in.gov/pay for Lawrence County cases.

Online searches through MyCase are free. You only pay when you need physical or certified copies from the Lawrence County clerk. If you need certified copies for legal use, visit the courthouse or call (812) 275-7543 about mail requests for criminal court records.

Getting Criminal Court Records in Lawrence County

There are three ways to get criminal court records from Lawrence County. First, you can go to the clerk's office at 916 15th Street in Bedford during business hours. Bring the case number or the full name of the person. Staff can look up cases and make copies for you right there. Walk-in requests are handled the same day when the office is not too busy.

Mail requests are also an option for Lawrence County criminal court records. Send your request to the Lawrence County Clerk's Office at 916 15th St, Bedford, IN 47421. Include the full name, case number if you have it, and your payment for copy fees. How long it takes to get a response depends on how busy the office is at that time.

Indiana's expungement law under IC 35-38-9 may affect which criminal court records you can find in Lawrence County. Expunged cases get removed from public access. For questions about what records are open to the public, Indiana Legal Help offers free guidance online about court processes and criminal record matters.

You can also use the MyCase search tool at any time to look up Lawrence County criminal court records from home.

Cities in Lawrence County

Lawrence County includes Bedford, Mitchell, and other small towns. The county seat is Bedford. All criminal cases in Lawrence County are filed at the county level through the courts in Bedford. There are no separate city criminal courts in Lawrence County.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Lawrence County. If you need criminal court records from a neighboring area, pick the county where the case was filed.