Newton County Jail Roster
The Newton County jail roster is maintained by the Newton County Sheriff's Office and covers people currently in custody at the Newton County Jail, located at 204 N. 6th St. in Kentland, Indiana. The jail is at a separate address from the sheriff's main office. The county's website links to inmate search information, and the statewide INjail Public Portal provides a free backup search tool. This page explains how to find inmates in Newton County, how to reach both offices, and what to know about video visitation at the Newton County Jail.
Newton County Quick Facts
Newton County Sheriff's Office and Jail
The Newton County Sheriff's Office is at 110 S. Van Rensselaer, Rensselaer, IN. The sheriff's main number is 219-474-3331. The Newton County Jail is at a separate location: 204 N. 6th St., Kentland, IN. The jail's direct number is 219-474-3999. Rensselaer is the county seat, though the jail sits in Kentland. Keep the two addresses and phone numbers straight if you're trying to reach a specific part of the department.
The Newton County Sheriff's Office handles all law enforcement and detention operations for the county. The jail at 204 N. 6th St. holds pre-trial detainees and people serving county-level sentences. Newton County is a smaller, rural county in northwest Indiana. The Newton County jail roster is available through the county's government website and the statewide INjail Public Portal.
| Agency | Newton County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| Sheriff's Office Address | 110 S. Van Rensselaer, Rensselaer, IN |
| Sheriff's Phone | 219-474-3331 |
| Jail Address | 204 N. 6th St., Kentland, IN |
| Jail Phone | 219-474-3999 |
| Jail Facility | Newton County Jail |
| Inmate Search | Newton County Inmate Search |
The Newton County government site at newtoncounty.in.gov links to the sheriff's office and jail. The direct inmate search page is at newtoncounty.in.gov/department/division.php?structureid=43. Use this page as your starting point for any Newton County jail roster search.
Newton County Jail Roster Search
Go to the Newton County inmate search page to look up current inmates at the Newton County Jail. The page may link to an external search tool or display a roster directly depending on how the county has set it up. If the roster doesn't load or is unavailable, call the jail at 219-474-3999. Jail staff can tell you whether a specific person is in custody and give you basic booking information over the phone.
The INjail Public Portal is the best backup tool for a Newton County jail roster search. INjail is a free statewide system run by the Indiana Sheriff's Association. It covers Newton County along with most other Indiana county jails. Search by name and the system will show you whether someone is in custody and which county is holding them. No login is needed.
For anyone transferred to a state prison after sentencing, use the Indiana Department of Correction Offender Locator. People with sentences longer than a year typically move to a state facility. The IDOC search is free and separate from county jail records. Use both tools if your first search doesn't find the person.
Video Visitation at the Newton County Jail
The Newton County Jail rolled out video visitation through CIDNET starting January 1, 2020. It's suggested that you create an account before trying to schedule a visit. You can visit with inmates at the Newton County Jail by phone or online through the CIDNET platform. This system allows remote visits without coming to the jail in person, which is a practical option for families who live at a distance from Kentland.
To get started, set up your CIDNET account in advance. The jail recommends creating the account before you need it, not on the day you want to visit. That way, the account is approved and ready when you schedule your first visit. Check with the Newton County Jail at 219-474-3999 for current CIDNET setup instructions and visit scheduling details.
The image below links to the INjail Public Portal, which covers Newton County and is the main statewide tool for searching Indiana jail rosters when a county-level search isn't sufficient.
The INjail Public Portal at public.indianajail.gov covers Newton County and most other Indiana counties in a single free search. Use it when the county-level roster isn't available or you need to search statewide.
VINE for Newton County Inmate Notifications
Newton County is served by the VINE program. VINE is short for Victim Information and Notification Everyday. It's free and open to anyone. Register at VINELink or call 1-866-959-VINE (8463). You pick how you want to be alerted -- by phone call, text message, or email. VINE monitors custody status and sends you an alert whenever an inmate is released, transferred, or has a change in their status at the Newton County Jail.
This service works well for families and attorneys who need updates without calling the jail repeatedly. Register once and VINE handles the monitoring automatically. The service runs around the clock and covers all Indiana county jails that participate in the program.
Newton County Jail Booking Records
When someone is booked into the Newton County Jail, the intake record includes their name, date of birth, booking date and time, charges, arresting agency, and bond information. That record becomes part of the Newton County jail roster. Indiana's Access to Public Records Act, IC 5-14-3, makes basic booking data public. You don't need to file a formal request to see who is in custody at the Newton County Jail -- that information is accessible through the county's website or by calling the jail.
A booking record does not mean the person has been convicted. Court proceedings in Newton County happen at the Newton Circuit Court in Kentland. Jail records and court case records are separate. If you need case filings or disposition records tied to a Newton County arrest, contact the Newton Circuit Court Clerk's office directly.
Jail record standards under 210 IAC 3-1-6 govern what the Newton County Jail must document and how long records must be maintained. These rules apply across all Indiana county jails and ensure that booking data stays accurate and meets minimum state standards.
Cities in Newton County
Kentland is the county seat of Newton County, and Rensselaer is the largest city. Neither comes close to the population threshold for a dedicated city page on this site. All inmate and jail records for Newton County are handled through the Newton County Sheriff's Office and the Newton County Jail in Kentland.
Nearby Counties
Newton County is in northwest Indiana. Each neighboring county has its own jail and roster search process.