Newton County Inmate Population
Newton County is one of Indiana's smallest counties by population, and its inmate population is held at the jail in Kentland under the supervision of the Newton County Sheriff's Office. This page covers how to search for a person currently in Newton County custody, what statewide Indiana tools are available, and what public records information you can access through official channels.
Newton County Quick Facts
Newton County Sheriff's Office
The Newton County Sheriff's Office is located in Kentland and manages the county jail. The office handles all bookings for the county and can answer basic questions about custody status by phone. Newton County is a small, mostly rural county, and the jail here reflects that. The inmate population is relatively modest in size, and staff are generally accessible for direct inquiries. Calling (219) 474-3331 is a reliable way to get a quick answer about whether someone is currently in custody.
| Address | 304 E Seymour St, Kentland, IN 47951 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (219) 474-3331 |
| Fax | (219) 474-7902 |
Kentland sits in the northwest corner of Indiana near the Illinois state line. The county borders Jasper, Benton, White, Lake, and Porter counties. Because Newton County is located close to the Chicago metro region, holds from neighboring jurisdictions, out-of-state warrants, and federal matters occasionally pass through the jail. If a person is not found in Newton County records, it is worth checking whether they may have been transferred to another county's facility or to a federal holding facility in the region.
Search Newton County Inmate Population Online
Indiana VINE is the main free tool for searching the Newton County inmate population online. Use Indiana SAVIN offender search to look up a person by name. VINE covers all 92 Indiana counties and state facilities. Enter the person's first and last name, and the system returns any matching custody records. Results include the holding facility, current status, and charge category when data is available.
The Indiana County Jail Public Portal at public.indianajail.gov is a secondary option. This statewide portal pulls booking data from counties that participate in the system. It allows name-based searches across Indiana, which can be helpful when you are not certain which county holds the person you are looking for. Both VINE and this portal are free and do not require you to create an account to search.
For Newton County, which has a small daily jail population, calling the sheriff's office at (219) 474-3331 is often the most direct route. Staff can give you real-time booking status that online tools sometimes take a few hours to reflect. If you want to start online and then call if needed, VINE is the right first step.
Indiana SAVIN and Statewide Inmate Resources
Indiana SAVIN at indianasavin.in.gov covers all Indiana county jails and state prisons. Beyond searching by name, the system lets you register for free custody alerts. When you sign up, SAVIN sends a notification by phone, text, or email any time a person's custody status changes. This includes moves from Newton County Jail to an Indiana state facility, releases, and other status updates. The alert service is free and does not require you to check the portal manually.
For people moved from Newton County Jail to an Indiana state prison, the IDOC Offender Locator is the tool to use. IDOC covers all state-managed prisons, shows the current facility assignment, and includes projected release dates. The VINELink national portal connects to the same Indiana data in a national interface and works as an alternative to the SAVIN platform. Use whichever you prefer; both access the same underlying records.
Newton County Inmate Records and Public Access
Indiana's Access to Public Records Act gives the public the right to basic jail booking information from the Newton County Sheriff. Booking data includes a person's name, charges, custody status, and booking date. You can read the full APRA rules at in.gov/idoa. Formal written records requests must receive a response within seven business days.
Some records are protected and not publicly available. Medical and mental health files, victim identities, and records tied to active investigations fall outside the scope of public records requests. Court case records, including filings, judgments, and sentencing documents, are held by the Newton Circuit Court clerk and are separate from the jail's custody records. If you need to know what happened in a court case, the clerk's office is the right place to contact rather than the jail.
Indiana county jails operate under 210 IAC 3-1-6, which sets the statewide standard for how county detention facilities maintain and release inmate records. Newton County follows these standards, and the data you access through VINE and through the sheriff's office meets the state's accuracy and access requirements.
Cities in Newton County
Newton County includes the towns of Kentland, Morocco, Goodland, and Brook. None of these communities currently meet the population threshold for a dedicated city page on this site. All jail-related records for Newton County are maintained by the county sheriff and accessed through the search tools described on this page.
Nearby Counties
Newton County borders four Indiana counties. Each has its own jail and inmate population records. Use the links below to navigate to nearby county pages.