Lawrence County, IN Public Records

Circuit Court
916 15th St
Bedford, IN 47421 https://www.in.gov/judiciary/2924.htm
Hours: 8:30AM-4:30PM EST
P: 812-275-7543
F: 812-277-2024
Jurisdiction: Civil, Eviction, Small Claims, Probate, Family
Restricted Records: No juvenile, mental, adoption or sealed released
Superior Court II
916 15th St, Ste 400
Bedford, IN 47421 http://www.in.gov/judiciary/2924.htm
Hours: 8:30AM-4:30PM EST
P: 812-275-4161
F: 812-277-2018
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Civil, Eviction, Small Claims, Evictions, Traffic
Restricted Records: No juvenile, mental, adoption or sealed released
All small claim, evictions, and traffic are filed in Superior II. The older County Court converted to a Superior Court on 01/01/2009.
Superior Court I
916 15th St, Ste 300
Bedford, IN 47421 http://www.in.gov/judiciary/2924.htm
Hours: 8:30AM-4:30PM EST
P: 812-275-3124
F: 812-277-2034
Jurisdiction: Felony, Misdemeanor, Civil, Eviction, Divorce
Restricted Records: No juvenile, mental, adoption or sealed released
All small claim, evictions, and traffic are filed in Superior II. Criminal cases can be filed in Superior Court 1. The older County Court converted to a Superior Court on 01/01/2009.

Lawrence County, IN Vital Records

Contact the Lawrence County Office of the County Recorder if you would like to find vital records, such as birth, death, marriage, divorce, and real estate records.

Lawrence County
County Recorder
916 15th St, Rm 21
Courthouse
Bedford, IN 47421 https://lawrencecounty.in.gov/whisper
8:30AM-4:30PM EST
Phone: 812-275-3245
Fax: 812-275-4138
Recorded Documents

Lawrence County Vital Certificates

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Lawrence County Population Records

Total Land Area (2000): 448.83 sq mi
Population (2009): 45,842
  • Females: 51.1%
  • White: 97.6%
  • Black/African American: 0.6%
  • Asian: 0.5%
  • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0%
  • Hispanic or Latino Origin: 1.1%
  • White, Not Hispanic: 96.6%
Population Change (2000-2009): -78
Foreign-Born Population (2000): 0.9%
Language other than English spoken at home (2000): 2.1%
Persons Below Poverty Level (2008): 14.3%
High School Graduates (2000): 77.4%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (2000): 10.7%
Persons per Household (2000): 2.44
Housing Units (2000): 20,560
Homeownership Rate (2000): 78.9%
Migration Flow to Lawrence County, IN from (2007-2008):

Lawrence County Records

Total Earnings by Industry, in thou. dol. (2007):
  • Total: $687,547
  • Construction: $31,446
  • Retail Trade: $57,081
  • Professional and Technical Services: $22,997
  • Healthcare: $77,311
  • Banking: $19,234
  • Retail Trade: $57,081
  • Accommodations and Food Services: $17,842
  • Manufacturing: $219,277
  • Farms: $4,337
  • Government: $126,156
Employed (2000): 21,666
Unemployed (2000): 1,304
Unemployment Rate (2009): 12.7%
Annual Payroll per Employee (2007): $27,868
Local Government Employment (2007): 2,313
Local Government Revenue (2007): $126,351 (thou. dol.)
Local Government Debt (2007): $66,878 (thou. dol.)

Lawrence County Birth, Death Records

Births (2007): 508
  • Per 1,000 population: 11.1
Deaths (2007): 476
  • Per 1,000 population: 10.4
Infant Deaths (2007): 4
  • Per 1,000 population: 7.9

Lawrence County Criminal Records

Violent Crimes (2008): 51
  • Murder and non-negligent manslaughter: 1
  • Forcible rape: 8
  • Robbery: 6
  • Aggravated Assault: 36
Property Crimes (2008): 877
  • Burglary: 179
  • Larceny-Theft: 647
  • Motor Vehicle Theft: 51

Lawrence County Genealogy Records