Schererville Phone Directory

The Schererville phone directory gives you direct access to town government contacts, police lines, and public records staff in southern Lake County. Schererville Town Hall is at 10 E. Joliet Street, Schererville, IN 46375, and the main phone number is 219-865-5579. The town has a population near 29,000 and sits between Hammond and Crown Point along US 30. This page covers the key phone directory numbers for Schererville, from the Clerk-Treasurer and police to fire, town court, and Lake County offices that handle court filings and property records.

Schererville Town Government Phone Directory

The Town of Schererville operates from Town Hall at 10 E. Joliet Street. The main phone number is 219-865-5579. Town Hall houses the administration, Clerk-Treasurer, IT, and Planning and Building departments. Hours run Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Staff can route your phone call to any department from the front desk.

The Clerk-Treasurer's office handles town finances, utility billing, and official records. The fax line for the Clerk-Treasurer is (219) 865-5572. This office processes payments, maintains meeting minutes, and manages town ordinances and resolutions. If you need a copy of an official Schererville document, start here. Under IC 5-14-3-3, any person may inspect and copy public records during regular business hours. That law applies to the Schererville Clerk-Treasurer the same way it covers every public office in Indiana. Walk-in viewing is free. Copies come with a small charge that reflects the actual cost of paper and equipment.

Schererville runs a town council form of government. The council sets policy and Schererville manager oversees day-to-day operations. The town has grown steadily and now ranks as one of the larger communities in Lake County. The town website at schererville.org lists all departments with current phone directory numbers.

Schererville Police Phone Directory

The Schererville Police Department non-emergency phone number is 219-322-5000. The station is at 25 E. Joliet Street, just down from Town Hall. Use this line for general questions, report follow-ups, and records requests. Dispatch runs through 219-322-2121. For any active emergency, always dial 911.

Police records in Schererville are subject to Indiana's public records law. IC 5-14-3 says the public policy of the state holds that all persons are entitled to full and complete information about government affairs. Incident reports, crash data, and arrest logs are generally available. Some records are exempt. Active investigations, juvenile cases, and certain victim information stay sealed. The records department window is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Walk in and ask at the window, or call the non-emergency line to check what is on file. Staff can tell you the cost for copies and how long it takes to process your request.

The fax for the police department is (219) 865-5529. If your request is denied, contact the Indiana Public Access Counselor at 317-234-0906. They handle complaints about records denials across the state.

Schererville Fire Department Contacts

The Schererville Fire Department phone number is 219-322-2599. The station is at 1650 Cline Avenue, Schererville, IN 46375. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Use this line for fire reports, inspection records, and general questions. For any fire or medical emergency, call 911.

Fire inspection reports for commercial properties are public records in Indiana. If you need a report or want to check on an inspection, call during business hours. IC 5-14-3-6 requires agencies to respond to phone and in-person requests within 24 hours. Written requests get seven days. The Schererville fire phone directory number gets you to the administrative office where staff can pull reports or point you to the right person.

Schererville Town Court Phone Directory

Schererville runs its own town court through the Lake County court system. The court handles local ordinance violations, traffic tickets, and minor infractions. Town court cases from Schererville show up in the MyCase search tool along with all other Lake County cases. If you have a pending matter in Schererville Town Court, call Town Hall at 219-865-5579 and ask for the court clerk.

For more serious cases, those go through the Lake County Superior and Circuit Courts in Crown Point. The Lake County Clerk handles all county-level filings. Case status, hearing dates, and fines can be checked through MyCase or by calling the county clerk directly. The Schererville phone directory covers town court matters, but anything at the county level routes through Crown Point.

Note: Schererville town court records appear in the state MyCase system, but not all local court documents are posted online. Contact the court clerk for documents that do not show up in the search.

Lake County Phone Numbers for Schererville

Schererville falls under Lake County for all county-level services. The county seat is Crown Point, about 5 miles south. Court filings, marriage licenses, property deeds, and tax records go through the Lake County offices there. The Lake County Clerk main office is at 2293 N. Main Street, Crown Point. Call the Schererville phone directory at (219) 755-3460 for case lookups, copy requests, and filing questions.

The Lake County Recorder handles deeds, mortgages, liens, and other land records at (219) 755-3730. The Lake County Auditor is at (219) 755-3120 for property tax questions and assessment data. Property searches for Schererville addresses use the county's online tools. You can also search the Lake County Assessor Engage portal without having to drive to Crown Point. Under IC 5-14-3, all county offices must let you view records at no cost during business hours.

For the full list of Lake County contacts, visit our Lake County page. The Schererville phone directory handles town services, but anything touching county records goes through Crown Point.

Schererville Public Records Access

Indiana's Access to Public Records Act, IC 5-14-3, applies to every government office in Schererville. Any person can inspect and copy public records during regular business hours. You do not need to give a reason. Agencies can charge for copies but the fee must reflect actual costs. Staff time can be added if a request takes a lot of work to fill.

Some records stay off limits. Active law enforcement investigations are exempt. Personnel files, trade secrets, and attorney work product are protected too. Juvenile records, mental health data, and adoption files are restricted. But most of what people look for through the Schererville phone directory is open. Court filings, property records, government contacts, and police reports are all available. If a office denies your request, call the State Public Access Counselor at 317-234-0906 or toll-free at 1-800-228-6013. They review complaints and issue opinions on whether the agency followed the law.

• Town Hall: 219-865-5579
• Police Non-Emergency: 219-322-5000
• Fire Department: 219-322-2599
• Lake County Clerk: (219) 755-3460
• Public Access Counselor: 317-234-0906

Schererville Phone Directory by Area

Schererville is in Lake County. County courts, the recorder, and the assessor all operate from offices in Crown Point, about 5 miles south of town.

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