Find Booking Releases in Lawrence County

Lawrence County booking releases are public records produced each time someone is arrested and processed at the Lawrence County Jail in Bedford. Sheriff Greg Day and the Lawrence County Sheriff's Office maintain these records and make them accessible through the Indiana County Jail Portal. This page explains how to search Lawrence County booking releases, what information the records contain, and how to reach the sheriff's office for records not available online.

Lawrence County Booking Releases and Jail Records

The Lawrence County Jail is at 1420 "I" St. in Bedford. All arrests made in Lawrence County, including those by the sheriff's office and the Bedford Police Department, are processed at this facility. Each booking creates a public record with the person's name, charges, booking date, and the agency that made the arrest. Lawrence County is NIBRS compliant and submits crime data to the national standard.

Lawrence County is in south-central Indiana, just south of Bloomington and Monroe County. Bedford serves as the county seat and the center of law enforcement activity in the county. Oolitic and Mitchell are other communities in the county. All arrests from across Lawrence County are processed at the county jail in Bedford.

The Lawrence County government website is the official portal for county departments and public records resources, including the sheriff's office and courts in Bedford.

Visit lawrencecounty.in.gov for the official Lawrence County government website and access to county department contacts including the sheriff's office.

The county portal is a useful entry point for navigating Lawrence County services and finding official contacts for records requests and law enforcement matters.

Lawrence County Sheriff's Office Contact

Sheriff Greg Day heads the Lawrence County Sheriff's Office at 1420 "I" St. in Bedford. The main phone is 812.275.3316. The department handles all law enforcement and jail operations in Lawrence County. Lawrence County is NIBRS compliant. Staff can assist with questions about current inmates, visitation, and records requests for booking releases that are not available through online tools.

For booking records not available through the Indiana County Jail Portal, contact the Lawrence County Sheriff's Office directly. Public records requests can be submitted in person at the office on "I" Street in Bedford or by phone, and the office will process requests under Indiana's Access to Public Records Act.

How to Search Lawrence County Booking Releases

The Indiana County Jail Portal at public.indianajail.gov is the primary free tool for searching Lawrence County booking releases online. No registration is needed. Enter a name to see who is currently held at Lawrence County Jail and what charges they face. Results come from the jail's booking system and are updated regularly.

For people who have been convicted in Lawrence County and sent to state prison, use the IDOC Offender Locator at offenderlocator.idoc.in.gov. This database covers all Indiana Department of Correction facilities. It is separate from the county jail portal and covers state-level custody only.

Indiana SAVIN at indianasavin.in.gov lets you register for free custody alerts tied to an inmate at Lawrence County Jail or any Indiana state facility. You will receive notifications for releases, transfers, and custody changes. The service is free and available to anyone.

Court records for Lawrence County criminal cases are searchable at public.courts.in.gov. Search by name or case number to find criminal case filings, hearing dates, and outcomes for anyone arrested in Lawrence County whose case went to court.

The Indiana County Jail Portal at public.indianajail.gov provides free statewide access including Lawrence County booking releases and current jail records.

The state portal is updated from jail booking data and is a reliable, no-cost tool for checking current detentions at the Lawrence County Jail in Bedford.

Indiana Public Records Law and Lawrence County Bookings

Indiana's Access to Public Records Act at IC 5-14-3 gives anyone the right to request Lawrence County booking releases from the sheriff's office. No reason is needed. The agency may only charge for the actual cost of reproducing records and cannot charge a search fee. The section at IC 5-14-3-3 lists adult booking records as public law enforcement records. Lawrence County booking releases are open to the public under this provision.

Cities in Lawrence County

Lawrence County's largest city is Bedford, which serves as the county seat. No city in Lawrence County currently meets the 25,000 population threshold for a dedicated booking releases page. All arrests in Bedford, Mitchell, Oolitic, and other Lawrence County communities are processed at the Lawrence County Jail on "I" Street.

Nearby Counties

Lawrence County is in south-central Indiana and borders several counties. Use these links to search booking releases in neighboring areas.