Find Felony Records in Lawrence County
Lawrence County felony records are maintained by the Circuit Court Clerk at the Lawrence County Courthouse in Bedford. You can look up Lawrence County felony records online through the Indiana MyCase system at no cost, or visit the clerk's office in person at 916 15th Street. Sheriff Greg Day's office handles arrest records and incident reports for felony cases originating in the county. Both offices are your best starting points for any felony record search in Lawrence County, Indiana.
Lawrence County Felony Records Quick Facts
Lawrence County Clerk Court Records
The Lawrence County Clerk's office is the official keeper of all felony case files in the county. The office sits inside the Lawrence County Courthouse at 916 15th Street in Bedford. This is the place to go if you need certified copies of Lawrence County felony records, want to inspect a case file, or have questions about a specific criminal case. The clerk's website at lawrencecounty.in.gov has contact details and office information.
| Office | Lawrence County Circuit Court Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address | Lawrence County Courthouse, 916 15th Street, Bedford, IN 47421 |
| Website | Lawrence County Clerk |
| Court Records | incourts.org/lawrence-county |
Case files held by the Lawrence County Clerk include charging documents, motions, plea agreements, court orders, and sentencing records. These are public records and anyone can request them. Copies follow Indiana's standard rates. For genealogy work or background research, the clerk's staff can assist with name-based searches. Historical records that predate the electronic system may require an in-person visit to Bedford.
Lawrence County Circuit Court handles felony criminal cases along with civil, probate, and family law matters. Local rules for the court are available through the county website at lawrencecounty.in.gov/Lawrence-Circuit-Court. These rules govern how attorneys and parties file documents and set hearing schedules in Lawrence County felony cases.
Note: Court records for Lawrence County are also indexed through a third-party research tool at incourts.org, which can be useful for finding older case references.
Search Lawrence County Felony Records Online
Indiana's MyCase portal at public.courts.in.gov/mycase gives free online access to Lawrence County criminal case information. Search by name or case number to pull up felony filings. You can see charges, court dates, the assigned judge, and case status. Public documents in the case file, including final orders, are often viewable without logging in. MyCase covers cases filed from the time Lawrence County joined the statewide Odyssey system.
The Indiana General Assembly's website at iga.in.gov hosts the statutes that govern records access and criminal procedure in Indiana. The screenshot below shows this state resource that applies to Lawrence County felony cases.
For a statewide name-based criminal history check, the Indiana State Police Limited Criminal History system at in.gov/ai/appfiles/isp-lch covers felony arrests across all Indiana counties. This is particularly useful if you need a record that spans multiple counties beyond just Lawrence County.
Lawrence County Sheriff Felony Records
Sheriff Greg Day's office at 1420 I Street in Bedford handles arrest records, incident reports, and jail records for Lawrence County. The main phone line is (812) 275-3316. For jail-related records, call (812) 277-2014. The fax is 812-277-2007. A staff directory for the Sheriff's Office is available at lawrencecounty.in.gov/directory.
Under Indiana's Access to Public Records Act, the Lawrence County Sheriff must make arrest logs, booking records, and incident data available upon request. You do not need to explain why you want these records. The Sheriff's website at lawrencecounty.in.gov/214/Sheriff has more information about the office and the services it provides to Lawrence County residents.
For victims of crimes in Lawrence County, the Indiana SAVIN system at indianasavin.in.gov sends alerts when an offender's custody status changes. VINE at vinelink.com covers changes at the county jail level. Both services are free and can be set up with a phone number or email address.
State and Federal Records for Lawrence County Cases
When someone convicted of a felony in Lawrence County is sent to prison, the Indiana Department of Correction manages their custody. You can look up any person currently held in an Indiana state prison at offenderlocator.idoc.in.gov. The search is free and returns current location, offense type, and projected release dates. This is separate from the Lawrence County jail, which houses people awaiting trial or serving short sentences.
Sex offenders convicted in Lawrence County who are required to register appear in the statewide Indiana Sex Offender Registry at in.gov/sor. This registry is searchable by name and by county. It includes current address information for registrants in the Bedford area and throughout Lawrence County. The registry is maintained by the Indiana State Police.
The Indiana Courts website at in.gov/courts gives an overview of how Indiana's court system works, including information on public access to court records. The Indiana Public Access Counselor at in.gov/pac can answer questions about your right to view Lawrence County felony records under state law.
Note: If you believe a Lawrence County record is being wrongfully withheld, the Public Access Counselor can issue informal advisory opinions at no charge.
Sealing Lawrence County Felony Records
Indiana's expungement law under IC 35-38-9 allows Lawrence County residents to petition the court to seal certain felony records. The petition is filed with the Lawrence County Circuit Court. If granted, the sealed record is removed from MyCase and from the Indiana State Police LCH database. Filing fees are waived for expungement petitions under Indiana law.
Waiting periods vary by offense. An arrest without a conviction may qualify after one year. Less serious felony convictions require eight years. More serious felonies require ten years, plus written consent from the Lawrence County Prosecutor. All fines and restitution must be paid first. Certain crimes can never be expunged, including murder, most sex offenses, and certain violent crimes. Contact the Lawrence County Clerk's office or a local attorney to find out if a specific record qualifies under IC 35-38-9.
Cities in Lawrence County
Bedford is the county seat and home to the courthouse where all Lawrence County felony cases are filed. Mitchellsville and other smaller communities in the county do not have separate felony records pages. All records flow through the Lawrence County Clerk in Bedford.