Newton County Arrest Records

Newton County recent arrests are processed at the Sheriff's Office in Kentland, a small northwest Indiana county bordering Illinois. This page covers how to search Newton County booking records and jail roster data through the statewide INjail portal and MyCase court search, along with direct contact details for the Newton County Sheriff's Office and guidance on requesting records under Indiana's public records law.

Newton County Sheriff's Office and Jail Bookings

The Newton County Sheriff's Office operates the county jail at 304 E Seymour St, Kentland, IN 47951. The main phone number is 219-474-3331. Anyone arrested in Newton County is transported to this facility for booking. Newton County is one of the smaller counties in Indiana by population, but all the same state-level public records rules apply.

At booking, staff collect the person's name, age, and home address. They record the charges, the arresting officer's name and agency, and the date, time, and location of the arrest. Fingerprints and photos are taken. Under IC 36-2-13-5, the sheriff is required to collect fingerprints, photographs, and identification data for every person booked into the county facility. This data flows into the statewide law enforcement network.

Newton County is served by the Sheriff's Office for unincorporated areas and by local police departments in Kentland and Goodland for city-limit arrests. All bookings for the county go through the jail at 304 E Seymour St regardless of which agency made the arrest.

INjail Portal: Newton County Jail Roster Search

The statewide INjail portal gives the public free access to jail roster data from Indiana counties that participate in the system. Search by name to find people currently held in the Newton County jail. The portal shows basic booking details like charges and the arrest date. It is accessible 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

INjail is run by the Indiana Sheriff's Association. Not all counties participate in the same way, so check the portal directly to see what Newton County data is available. The portal shows jail custody data, not court records. Someone may appear on the INjail roster before the prosecutor has decided whether to file formal charges.

The INjail statewide portal provides free public access to current Newton County jail roster and booking records from participating Indiana counties.

Note: INjail data updates based on each county's submission schedule. For the most current Newton County booking information, call the jail at 219-474-3331.

What Newton County Arrest Records Must Disclose

Indiana law defines what is always public in an arrest record. Under IC 5-14-3-5, every law enforcement agency in Indiana must disclose: the arrested person's name, age, and home address; the charges; the date, time, and location of the arrest; and the name and agency of the arresting officer. Newton County cannot exempt any of these fields. They are always public on request.

Newton County arrest records may also include bond amounts, case numbers assigned by the court, any detainer holds from other agencies, and scheduled court dates. Booking photographs are often released along with the basic booking data. If a court has ordered a record expunged, some data may be sealed from public view.

An arrest record is not proof of guilt. It records what someone was accused of and when. If you want to know what happened in court after a Newton County arrest, use the MyCase portal or contact the Newton Circuit Court clerk in Kentland.

Newton County Court Records via MyCase

After a Newton County arrest, the prosecutor decides whether to file charges. If charges are filed, the case goes to Newton Circuit Court in Kentland. Track it for free through Indiana's MyCase portal. Search by name, date of birth, or case number. The portal uses Soundex matching for name variations and returns filing dates, charges, hearing schedules, and case outcomes.

Newton County is a small county with one circuit court. Cases typically appear in MyCase within a few business days of the initial filing. You can follow the full case history from arraignment through sentencing or dismissal at no cost for basic access. The portal covers all Indiana counties, so if someone has cases in other counties as well, those appear in the same search.

The MyCase portal is Indiana's main public court search tool and covers Newton County criminal and civil case records tied to recent arrest activity.

Some document images in MyCase require a small fee to view. Basic case data, hearing dates, and status are always free. For certified copies of Newton County court records, contact the Newton Circuit Court clerk's office in Kentland.

Indiana State Police Criminal History: Newton County

For a broader picture of someone's Indiana criminal history, the Indiana State Police Limited Criminal History (LCH) database covers felony and Class A misdemeanor records from courts across all 92 Indiana counties, including Newton. This is more comprehensive than a single county's jail roster, especially when looking at people who may have records in multiple counties.

Public name searches are free through the LCH portal. Certified results for formal background check use carry a fee. The LCH reflects charges that were filed and processed through the court system, so arrests that did not lead to qualifying charges may not appear. For those situations, a direct request to the Newton County Sheriff is more appropriate.

The ISP LCH search pulls statewide criminal history data that includes Newton County felony and major misdemeanor records from Indiana courts.

VINE Alerts for Newton County Custody Changes

VINE (Victim Information and Notification Everyday) lets victims and other interested parties register for automatic custody alerts. Sign up at vinelink.com or call 1-866-959-8463. Choose to receive alerts by phone, text, or email when a person in Newton County custody is released or transferred.

Newton County participates in the statewide VINE network. Registration is free. You need the name or booking number of the person you want to monitor. VINE watches the custody status and sends an automatic alert when anything changes. This is useful for anyone who needs timely notice of a detainee's release without having to call the Newton County Jail repeatedly.

Public Records Requests in Newton County

Indiana's Access to Public Records Act, codified at IC 5-14-3-3, gives every person the right to inspect and copy public agency records. For Newton County arrest and booking records, the custodian is the Newton County Sheriff's Office at 304 E Seymour St, Kentland. Requests can be submitted in person, by phone at 219-474-3331, or in writing.

A written request should describe the specific records you need, the date range, and any names or case numbers involved. Agencies have seven days to respond under Indiana law. Fees for copies are set by statute. The required disclosures under IC 5-14-3-5, including name, charge, and arrest details, must be provided promptly because they carry no exemption.

For Newton County court records tied to an arrest, contact the Newton Circuit Court clerk in Kentland. Dockets, filings, and most case documents are public unless sealed by a court order.

Expungement of Newton County Arrest Records

Indiana's expungement statute, IC 35-38-8, allows people to seal certain arrest records and convictions from public view. Eligible records include arrests without a conviction, dismissed cases, and many misdemeanor convictions. Some felony convictions also qualify, depending on the offense and how much time has passed since the case ended.

The typical waiting period for an arrest with no conviction is one year. Misdemeanor convictions may qualify after five years. Some felony convictions become eligible after eight years. Certain serious offenses are never eligible. A Newton County attorney can evaluate the facts and help file the petition in Newton Circuit Court if the record qualifies.

Once expungement is granted, the record is sealed from public search tools. MyCase and the ISP LCH will no longer show the sealed record to the public. Law enforcement retains access in limited situations. Court filing fees and a hearing before a judge are part of the expungement process.

Cities in Newton County

Newton County has no cities with a population above the 25,000-person threshold for a dedicated recent arrests page on this site. Kentland, the county seat, is the largest community in the county but falls well below that threshold. Other communities in Newton County include Goodland, Morocco, and Brook, all of which are small towns.

All Newton County residents, regardless of which town they live in, are served by the Sheriff's Office at 304 E Seymour St for county-level law enforcement. Local arrests in Kentland and Goodland are booked through the same county jail.

Nearby Counties

Newton County is a small northwest Indiana county that borders Lake County to the north, Jasper County to the south, and Benton County to the east. Each county has its own sheriff and court system. Use the links below to search recent arrest records in neighboring counties.