Access Lowell Phone Directory

The Lowell phone directory lists town government contacts, police numbers, court information, and public records access for this growing community in southern Lake County, Indiana. Lowell has a population of about 12,000 and sits at Lowell, IN 46356. The main town phone number is 219-696-7794. This page covers the key phone listings for Lowell, from Lowell hall and clerk-treasurer to Lake County offices that handle court records, property filings, and vital records. Lowell is technically a town rather than a city, but it functions much the same way for phone directory purposes. All county-level services run through Crown Point, the Lake County seat, which is just a short drive to the north.

Lowell Town Hall Phone Directory

Lowell Town Hall is the main point of contact for town services. Call the Lowell phone directory at 219-696-7794 to reach the front desk. Staff can transfer you to any department during regular business hours, Monday through Friday. Lowell uses a town council form of government. The town council sets policy and approves budgets. Day-to-day operations go through the Lowell clerk-treasurer and department heads.

The Clerk-Treasurer handles town finances, utility billing, and official records. This office keeps meeting minutes, ordinances, and resolutions on file. Under IC 5-14-3-3, any person can inspect and copy public records during regular business hours. Viewing is free. Copy fees must match the actual cost of making the copies. Lowell is a smaller community, so the Lowell clerk's office is typically able to handle requests the same day. If you need something from the archives, it might take a bit longer, but current records are usually close at hand.

Lowell does not have its own town court. All court matters from Lowell go through the Lake County court system based in Crown Point. If you have a court question, Lowell hall staff can point you in the right direction, but the actual case records sit with the Lake County Clerk. For town-level business, such as utility billing, building permits, and council minutes, 219-696-7794 is the phone number you want.

Lowell Police Phone Directory

The Lowell Police Department handles law enforcement within town limits. Use the non-emergency line for general questions, records requests, and report follow-ups. For active emergencies, always dial 911. The police department sits in the downtown area.

Police records in Lowell fall under Indiana's public records law. IC 5-14-3 establishes that all persons have a right to full and complete information about government affairs. Incident reports, crash data, and arrest logs from the Lowell Police Department are generally open to the public. Some records are exempt. Active investigations stay sealed until they close. Juvenile records are not available. Certain victim information may be restricted. But routine reports are available by request during business hours.

The Lake County Sheriff also serves the Lowell area for county-level law enforcement. The sheriff covers rural parts of the county surrounding Lowell and backs up the town police on larger calls. If you need a report from just outside town limits, the sheriff's office is the right contact. Both agencies follow IC 5-14-3, so the records request process works the same way. The Lowell phone directory for law enforcement covers both the town police and the county sheriff, depending on where the incident happened.

Lowell Public Records Phone Directory

Indiana's Access to Public Records Act, IC 5-14-3, governs every records request in Lowell. Any person can inspect and copy public records during regular business hours. No reason needed. The agency cannot ask why you want the records. Fees only cover the actual cost of copies.

The Lowell phone directory screenshot below shows the MyCase court search portal, one of the state tools available for looking up public records from home.

IC 5-14-3-6 sets response deadlines. Phone and in-person requests must get a response within 24 hours. Written requests get up to seven business days. In a town like Lowell, most walk-in requests get handled quickly. The staff know where the records are, and the volume of requests is manageable. If you send a written request by email, expect the full seven-day window even though most offices respond faster than that.

Certain records are exempt from disclosure. Active law enforcement cases, personnel files, trade secrets, and attorney work product are off limits. Juvenile records stay sealed. Mental health and adoption files have restrictions too. But general government contacts, court filings, property records, and police reports are all open to the public. If Lowell denies a records request you believe should be open, contact the Indiana Public Access Counselor at 317-234-0906 or toll-free at 1-800-228-6013. They review complaints and issue formal opinions.

Lake County Phone Directory for Lowell

Lowell falls under Lake County for all county-level services. Property deeds, marriage licenses, court filings, and tax records all go through county offices. The Lake County government complex is in Crown Point, just a few miles north of Lowell. The main clerk phone number is (219) 755-3460. This office handles court records, vital records, and case lookups for all of Lake County, including Lowell.

Lake County runs separate divisions for different case types. Criminal, civil, family, and juvenile courts each have their own phone lines. Property records go through the Lake County Recorder. Tax data sits with the Auditor. If you need a property search or deed copy for a Lowell address, those come from the county offices in Crown Point. Check our Lake County page for the full county phone directory with office details and numbers.

Crown Point is close enough to Lowell that visiting in person is practical for most Lowell residents. The drive takes only a few minutes. That proximity is a benefit for anyone who needs to pull records, file documents, or visit the courthouse. Under IC 5-14-3, the county must let you view records at no cost during business hours. Copy fees vary by office but stay tied to actual costs.

Lowell Court Records Phone Directory

Lowell does not have its own court. All cases go through the Lake County court system in Crown Point. The Indiana Supreme Court runs MyCase, a free tool that covers all 92 counties. Search by name, case number, or citation number. Results show case status, parties, hearing dates, and some court orders. No account needed.

Under IC 5-14-3-3, any person can inspect public court records during business hours. The Lake County Clerk at (219) 755-3460 is the main contact for court records in the Lowell area. MyCase covers every court level in Indiana, so a case filed in Lake County will show up whether it is criminal, civil, family, or small claims. Sealed and juvenile records will not appear online. If a document says "Not Available Online," contact the Lake County Clerk or visit the courthouse.

If you got a citation in Lowell, it was filed in Lake County Superior or Circuit Court. Search by citation number in MyCase for the fastest results. Certified copies of court documents go through the Lake County Clerk. Fees depend on the document type and number of pages. The Lowell phone directory for court matters always routes to the Lake County Clerk, since Lowell has no local court.

State Services Phone Directory for Lowell

Indiana runs several statewide tools that serve Lowell residents. The State Employee Directory at in.gov lets you search for any state government worker by name, agency, or phone number. If you need to reach a state office serving the Lowell area, this tool finds the contact fast. Results include the person's name, agency, direct number, email, and office location.

The Indiana BMV has branches near Lowell for driver records, plates, and titles. The main BMV line is 888-692-6841. The Professional Licensing Agency lets you verify licensed professionals in Lowell across more than 40 boards. The Secretary of State business search covers registered businesses in the area. And the Indiana Voter Portal shows registration status and polling place information for Lowell voters.

IC 5-14-3-8 lists the exemptions that let agencies deny records requests. The exemptions are narrow and specific. If a state or local office tells you a record is off limits, ask them to cite the exact statute. That keeps the process transparent and gives you the ability to appeal if you think the denial was wrong. The Lowell phone directory connects to all these state resources through the links and numbers on this phone directory page.

Nearby City Phone Directories

Lowell sits in southern Lake County, close to Crown Point and the rural areas that stretch toward Jasper County. The nearest cities with phone directory pages on this site are listed below.

Merrillville is the closest larger community to the north. Gary and Hammond are further north along the lakefront. All three share Lake County for court records, property data, and other county-level services through Crown Point. Cedar Lake is close to Lowell but does not have a separate phone directory page on this site at this time. Use the links above for phone directory contacts in each city.