Lawrence County, PA Public Records

Courts in Lawrence County

Court Records in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania

Lawrence County court records are derived from court proceedings like in civil or criminal cases heard in the County's courts. County court documents include transcripts, briefs, motions, dockets, complaints, depositions, testimony, affidavits, summonses, and information about sentences, orders, and judgments.

The Court of Common Pleas and Central Courts' dockets and records are maintained by the Lawrence County Clerk of Courts office. To get these records, visit the Clerk of Court's office, the courtroom where the case was filed, or the Unified Judicial System of Pennsylvania Web Portal.

Certain records are shielded from public view by law because they include sensitive data. Examples of personally identifiable information that is prohibited from public viewing include social security numbers, driver's license numbers, and other such information. Public access to cases involving kids, such as adoption or juvenile court procedures, is also restricted.

Jails and Prisons in Lawrence County

Find Inmate Search and Jail Records in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania

Located in New Castle, the 275-capacity Lawrence County Correctional Center is a minimum-security adult correctional facility that has been in operation since 1988. It is run by the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections and the Lawrence County Sheriff's Department and houses offenders all over the county. Lawrence County does not provide online access to its inmates or jail records. To obtain these records, write to or visit the Sheriff's Office, and provide sufficient details about the inmate you are trying to find to aid in your search.

Police Departments and Sheriff Offices in Lawrence County

Arrest Records in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania

Lawrence County's arrest records often include the details of every arrest conducted by the county's law enforcement officers. This arrest record contains the arrested person's name, physical description, charges, bond details, and mugshots. These documents are available by contacting the city police department that made the arrest or the Lawrence County Sheriff's Office. New Castle Police Department, Hickory Township Police Department, Union Township Police Department, Shenango Township Police Department, Ellwood City Police Department, Wampum Police Department, Butler City Police Department, and New Wilmington Police Department are all located inside the county. Certain arrest records are sealed, thus requests for certain records—such as juvenile records—won't be honored.