Newton County Jail Inmate Search
Searching for an Inmate in Newton County
The Newton County Jail holds adults arrested in Newton County. It is at 304 East Seymour Street, Kentland, IN 47951. Call 219-474-3999 or 219-474-3331 (call either). With no roster online, search VINELink. Names drop off after release.
How do I search for an inmate?
- Open the VINELink and enter the person's name.
- Kentland's jail on East Seymour Street is small, and people move between jails often. Get notified through VINE on iPhone or Android.
- Still nothing? Call the Newton County Jail at 219-474-3999 or 219-474-3331 (call either).
Where do prisoners go after sentencing?
Short sentences are often served at 304 East Seymour Street, Kentland, IN 47951. Longer terms mean state prison. The IDOC offender search shows where a prisoner is.
↑ Back to the question listHow do I ask for a mugshot?
Under IC 5-14-3, the Newton County Sheriff decides on mugshots. Call 219-474-3999 or 219-474-3331 (call either) to ask. An IC 35-38-9 expungement can seal the record.
↑ Back to the question listWhat if ICE holds someone here?
- An ICE detainer, Form I-247A, asks the Newton County Jail to hold someone.
- Since July 1, 2026, Senate Enrolled Act 76 makes the jail honor detainers. The judge and the person get notice.
- Under a 2025 law, staff at 304 East Seymour Street, Kentland, IN 47951 flag some cases.
- ICE's 287(g) page listed no agreement here as of October 21, 2026.
- After ICE custody, search the ICE Online Detainee Locator System.
What other jails could hold them?
People get moved. Check these:
- Benton County Jail (Benton County, Fowler): 765-884-0080
- Jasper County Jail (Jasper County, Rensselaer): 219-866-4993 or 219-866-7344 (call either)
- Lake County Jail (Lake County, Crown Point): 219-648-6300 or 219-755-3400 (call either)
Out of state, borders Iroquois County, IL, Kankakee County, IL.
↑ Back to the question listCan I post bail for someone in Newton County?
Since 2024, Criminal Rule 2.6 pushes judges toward release without money. Money bail in this county means cash, 10 percent or a bond. Read our bail steps for the jail.
↑ Back to the question listWhat about youth arrested in the county?
Youth are held apart from adults. Call 219-474-3999 or 219-474-3331 (call either) about a child.
↑ Back to the question listWhere are federal prisoners held?
Federal defendants from Newton County may sit in a county jail. Federal court for the county: Northern District of Indiana, Lafayette Division, 5400 Federal Plaza, Suite 2300, Hammond, IN 46320 (219-852-6500). Use VINELink while the case is open; then the Federal Bureau of Prisons inmate locator.
↑ Back to the question listHow do I reach an inmate?
- Calls: see the phone page.
- Deposits: our money guide.
- Snacks and supplies: the commissary page.
- Visiting: our visit guide.
- Mail: inmate mail rules.
- Messages and texts: inmate email.
How do visits and drop-offs work?
- Visits are by phone or online. Register at least 24 hours ahead. Each visit lasts up to 30 minutes, and ID is required.
- Visit hours are Monday to Friday, 8:30 to 11 a.m. and noon to 3:30 p.m. On-site visits are limited to one a week.
- Anyone under 18 needs a parent or guardian present.
- At booking, family may bring 3 pairs of socks, 3 pairs of underwear, 3 T-shirts and one pair of Velcro tennis shoes. All must be solid white, new and still sealed.
- Store money is taken only as a money order, and only when the lobby desk is staffed or during visit hours.
Guides: our visiting guide and money guide.
↑ Back to the question listWhat is the population of Newton County?
The county has about 14,188 residents (Census Vintage 2025, released 2026). Kentland is the county seat.
↑ Back to the question listWhich numbers help after a local arrest?
Numbers to call:
- Arrests in Kentland, Morocco, Goodland, Brook, Mount Ayr: ask the jail at 219-474-3999 or 219-474-3331 (call either) which agency made it.
- The sheriff's office: 219-474-3999 or 219-474-3331 (call either)
Newton County Jail Inmate Services Information
Phone: 219-474-3999
Physical Address:
304 East Seymour Street
Kentland, IN 47951
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Newton County Jail
304 E Seymour St
Kentland, IN 47951
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Newton County Jail
304 E Seymour St
Kentland, IN 47951
Every year Newton County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain 1,560 offenders, and maintain an average of 78 inmates (county-wide) in their custody on any given day.
The weekly turnover rate of inmates is approximately 55%, meaning that every week more than half of these inmates are released and then replaced with new offenders being booked into jail.
The charts below break down the men, women, races, ethnicities and the types of crimes that people are arrested and incarcerated for in both Newton County and state prisons throughout the country. This information is compiled from local police and the Newton County Sheriff's Department, as well as the state of Indiana and the United States Department of Justice and Census Bureau.
If you are looking for a prisoner in Indiana or Federal custody, click on the appropriate institution below.
If you are searching for an inmate being held in another county in Indiana, click below.
If you are searching for a prisoner in a Indiana State Prison click below.
If you are searching for a United States Federal Bureau of Prisons Inmate click below.
Federal Bureau of Prisons Inmate Search
For ICE Detainees (Immigration) being held at a detention facility in the United States, click below.
Newton County Inmate Race & Ethnicity - 10/28/2026
| Race | Inmates | % Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 45 | 76.27% |
| Black | 1 | 1.69% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 | 15.25% |
| American Indian/Native Alaskan | 1 | 1.69% |
| Asian | 1 | 1.69% |
| Pacific Islander/Native Hawaiian | 1 | 1.69% |
| Other | 1 | 1.69% |
| Total | 59 | 100.0% |
Newton County Inmate Criminal Charges - 10/28/2026
(many inmates have multiple charges)
| Charge | Inmates | % Total |
|---|---|---|
| Felony (3rd Degree) | 16 | 27.12% |
| Felony (2rd Degree) | 11 | 18.64% |
| Felony (1st Degree) | 4 | 6.78% |
| State Jail Felony | 4 | 6.78% |
| Felony (Uncategorized) | 13 | 22.03% |
| Misdemeanor (Class A) | 11 | 18.64% |
| Misdemeanor (Class C) | 0 | 0.00% |
| Holds | 0 | 0.00% |
| Uncategorized | 0 | 0.00% |
Newton County Inmate Sex - 10/28/2026
| Sex | Inmates | % Total |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 53 | 89.83% |
| Female | 6 | 10.17% |
| Total | 59 | 100.0% |
Newton County Inmate Age - 10/28/2026
| Age | Inmates | % Total |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2 | 3.39% |
| 18-20 | 2 | 3.39% |
| 21-24 | 7 | 11.86% |
| 25-30 | 13 | 22.03% |
| 31-35 | 10 | 16.95% |
| 36-40 | 8 | 13.56% |
| 41-45 | 6 | 10.17% |
| 46-50 | 3 | 5.08% |
| 51-55 | 3 | 5.08% |
| 56-60 | 2 | 3.39% |
| 61-65 | 1 | 1.69% |
| 66-75 | 1 | 1.69% |
| 76-85 | 1 | 1.69% |
| Total | 59 | 100.0% |
- Jail (Main): 219-474-3999
The Newton County Jail serves the following cities and towns of Newton County: Brook, Kentland and Morocco.