Search Griffith Phone Directory

The Griffith phone directory provides town government contacts, public records information, and key department numbers for this Lake County community in northwest Indiana. Griffith has a population over 16,000 and its town hall is at 111 N. Broad Street, Griffith, IN 46319. The main town phone number is 219-924-7500. This page collects the most important Griffith phone directory contacts, covering the Griffith clerk-treasurer, police department, Lake County court system, and state tools you can use to search records from home. Whether you need a local office number or want to pull up a court case online, start here.

Griffith Town Government Phone Directory

Griffith Town Hall is at 111 N. Broad Street, Griffith, IN 46319. Call the Griffith phone directory at 219-924-7500 for the main phone line. Staff can direct your phone call to the right department. Griffith runs on a town council system with a clerk-treasurer who manages official records, budgets, and financial reports. Town council meetings are public, and the minutes from those meetings are kept on file at the Griffith clerk's office.

Under IC 5-14-3-3, any person can inspect and copy public records at any government office during regular hours. That covers everything held at Griffith Town Hall. You can walk in and ask to see town records for free. Copy fees apply only when you want paper or digital copies, and those fees must match the actual cost. The Griffith phone directory for government offices starts with the 219-924-7500 main phone line. Call and ask for whatever department you need.

Building permits, code enforcement, and public works all run through Griffith offices as well. Griffith handles its own local services rather than relying on a county-wide system. That makes Griffith hall your first stop for most local questions. If they cannot help directly, the staff will tell you which county office to call instead.

Griffith Police Phone Directory

The Griffith Police Department handles all law enforcement in town. The non-emergency line is 219-924-7503. Use it for general questions, records requests, and follow-ups on filed reports. For active emergencies, dial 911. The police line is one of the most used numbers in the Griffith phone directory.

Police records are public under IC 5-14-3. Incident reports, crash data, and arrest logs are open to anyone who asks. Active investigations and juvenile records are the main exceptions. If you need a police report, call 219-924-7503 and ask for records. They can tell you what is on file, what it costs, and how to pick it up. Walk-in requests usually get handled the same day.

The state requires a response within 24 hours for phone and in-person records requests. That comes from IC 5-14-3-6. Written requests get up to seven business days. If Griffith police turn down a request you believe should be public, the State Public Access Counselor at 317-234-0906 or 1-800-228-6013 handles complaints.

Griffith Public Records Phone Directory

Indiana's public records law at IC 5-14-3 applies to every government body in Griffith. The Griffith phone directory covers this office. The law says any person can inspect and copy public records during business hours. You do not need to explain why. The agency cannot ask your reason. Fees only apply to copies and must reflect actual costs. Viewing records in person is always free.

Use the state BMV tool shown below to check license and vehicle records from anywhere.

The Indiana BMV statewide line is 888-692-6841. A viewable driver record is free online. Certified copies cost $4. The automated phone system runs 24/7 for basic lookups. Live reps are available Monday through Friday during business hours.

Some records are exempt. Active law enforcement files, trade secrets, personnel records, and attorney work product can be withheld. Juvenile records stay sealed under state law. Mental health files and adoption records are off limits. But most of what people search for in the Griffith phone directory is open. Court cases, property records, police reports, and government contacts are all available to the public.

Lake County Phone Contacts for Griffith

Griffith is in Lake County. All county-level services run through offices in Crown Point, the county seat. That means court filings, property deeds, marriage licenses, and tax records all go through Lake County. The main clerk phone number is (219) 755-3460. Call for case information, filing details, or copy requests.

The county system has separate divisions for criminal, civil, family, and juvenile cases. Property records go through the Lake County Recorder. Tax data is handled by the Auditor. If you need a property search or deed copy for a Griffith address, those come from Crown Point. Check our Lake County page for the full breakdown of county contacts.

Lake County also runs online tools for property lookups and recorded documents. Some are free, some charge a small fee. Under IC 5-14-3, you can always view records at the county office for free during business hours. Copies are the only thing that cost money, and the fee stays at actual cost.

Search Griffith Court Records

Griffith does not run its own court. All cases go through the Lake County court system in Crown Point. The MyCase portal is the state's free search tool. Type in a name, case number, or citation and get case status, parties, hearing dates, and some documents. No account needed.

MyCase covers civil, criminal, family, probate, and small claims cases across Indiana. Use an asterisk for partial name matches. Results cap at 1,000. If a document shows "Not Available Online," contact the Lake County Clerk at (219) 755-3460 or visit the courthouse. Sealed, juvenile, and expunged records do not appear in search results.

Traffic tickets and citations issued in Griffith get filed in Lake County court. Search MyCase by citation number for the fastest result. The Griffith phone directory for court questions routes to the Lake County Clerk since there is no local court in town.

Griffith Phone Directory for State Services

The Indiana State Employee Directory lets you search for any state worker by name or agency. Results include phone numbers, emails, and office locations. If a state agency serves the Griffith area, this tool will help you find the right contact. The state switchboard at 317-232-1000 can also route calls.

The Professional Licensing Agency covers more than 40 boards. Verify doctors, contractors, nurses, plumbers, and real estate agents in the Griffith area by name or license number. The search is free. The Indiana Voter Portal shows registration status, polling places, and sample ballots. Voter registration for Griffith goes through Lake County.

The Secretary of State Business Search lets you look up any registered business in Indiana, including those in Griffith. Search by name to find entity type, status, and registered agent. IC 5-14-3-8 lists the narrow exemptions agencies can use to deny a records request. If any office refuses your request, ask them to cite the specific statute. That keeps things transparent and gives you a basis for an appeal if needed.

Nearby City Phone Directories

Griffith sits in the central part of Lake County, surrounded by other northwest Indiana communities. Several nearby cities have their own phone directory pages with local contacts.

Hammond is to the north of Griffith. Dyer is just to the south. Gary sits further north along the lakefront. Merrillville is a neighboring community to the southeast. Highland and Hobart are also close to Griffith but do not have dedicated pages here. All of these communities share county services through Lake County offices in Crown Point.