Find Lawrence County Court Docket

Lawrence County court docket records are available through the clerk's office in Bedford and through the state's online case search system. The county runs a circuit court and three superior court divisions that process civil, criminal, and family cases. If you are trying to find a court docket entry or check on the status of a Lawrence County case, you can start with a free online search or contact the clerk for help with older or harder-to-find records. The Odyssey system handles case management here, and all docket data feeds into the statewide MyCase search tool.

Lawrence County Court Docket Search

The best place to start is the MyCase Indiana portal. This site lets you search for Lawrence County cases by name, case number, or attorney. It is free. The system shows docket entries, scheduled hearings, and filed documents for cases in both the Lawrence Circuit Court and the three Superior Courts. Most recent and current cases are in the database.

If you need records from before the digital system was put in place, the Lawrence County Clerk's office in Bedford is the place to go. You can call them at (812) 275-7543 or email clerk@lawrencecounty.in.gov. They keep paper files for older cases and can do a manual search when needed. Under IC 5-14-3, most court docket records in Indiana are public and anyone can request them.

Note: Some records may be restricted due to court sealing orders or juvenile case protections.

Courts and Docket Records in Lawrence County

Lawrence County has four courts. The Lawrence Circuit Court is led by Judge John D. Plummer III. The three Superior Courts handle additional caseloads across civil, criminal, and family law matters. All four courts produce docket records that get entered into the same system, so a single search on MyCase can pick up cases from any of them.

Each docket record is a log of case activity. It tracks the initial filing, every motion submitted by the parties, court orders, hearing dates, and the final outcome. Docket entries tell you what happened and when. If a hearing was continued, the docket shows that. If a judgment was entered, it shows up too. This makes the docket the most useful tool for tracking a case from beginning to end in Lawrence County. Indiana Administrative Rule 9 determines which court documents can be viewed by the public and which remain confidential.

Lawrence County Docket Fees

Copies of Lawrence County court docket records cost $1.00 per page. Certified copies add $5.00 per document. You pay at the clerk's window if you visit in person. Mail requests need a check or money order made out to the Lawrence County Clerk. Send it to 916 15th St., Bedford, IN 47421 along with the details of the case you need.

Having the case number makes things faster and cheaper. Without it, the clerk may need to spend time searching, which could add to the cost. Indiana law under IC 33-37-4 gives courts the right to charge reasonable fees for record services. Lawrence County follows these state guidelines for all docket copy requests.

The Lawrence County government website is shown below. Visit lawrencecounty.in.gov for department information and contact details.

The county site provides links to the clerk of courts office and other county departments that handle public records.

Getting Lawrence County Docket Records

You have three options for getting Lawrence County court docket records. The online search through MyCase is the fastest. It is free and available around the clock. For records not in the online system, visit the clerk's office at the courthouse in Bedford. The staff can pull up files and print copies on the spot during business hours. You can also submit a written request by mail if you cannot make the trip in person.

Lawrence County cases that have been expunged will not show up in any search. Indiana's expungement law under IC 35-38-9 lets people petition to have certain records sealed after meeting specific conditions. The clerk can tell you whether a record exists or has been sealed, but they cannot share sealed information. The Lawrence County Clerk of Courts page has more details about their services.

Note: The clerk's office cannot give legal advice about docket records or case outcomes.

Nearby Counties

For court docket records in counties near Lawrence County, see these pages:

• Monroe County
• Orange County
• Washington County
• Jackson County
• Martin County