Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Judicial Sale topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Lawrence County tax claim office schedules online 'free‑and‑clear' judicial sale for April 23
Summary
Tax claim director Brian Burick announced the county's judicial ('free and clear') sale is set for April 23, 2026; registration will be April 6–10 and the list of properties appeared in local newspapers March 20. As of the meeting three properties had been redeemed after publication, leaving 203 properties listed.
Brian Burick, Lawrence County tax claim director, told commissioners March 24 that the county’s traditional judicial sale (commonly called a "free and clear" sale) will be conducted online on Thursday, April 23, 2026.
Burick said the property list was published in the Newcastle News and the Elwood City Ledger on March 20, and that the online registration window will open April 6 and run through April 10. He noted that because owners sometimes redeem properties after publication the printed list (206 properties at publication) has been updated to 203 properties after several redemptions.
Why it matters: Free‑and‑clear judicial sales extinguish many encumbrances on title (liens, mortgages and judgments) and can draw strong public interest; Burick said last year more than 150 people registered to participate. The sale is an opportunity for interested buyers to bid on tax‑delinquent properties once the required notices and registration steps are completed.
Practical details provided at the meeting: Burick said the list is available for purchase from the tax claim office for $10 for a printed copy; anyone may view the list in the tax claim office for free and the office posts a daily updated copy outside the office. The tax claim office mailed 776 certified notices as required for the sale and will report back after registration closes and again after the sale about registrations and final sale outcomes.
Next steps: Registration begins April 6; Burick said he will provide an after‑sale report including the number of registered bidders and properties sold.
