Find Released Inmates in Newton County

Newton County released inmates records are kept by the Newton County Sheriff's Office in Kentland. The sheriff manages the county jail at 304 E. Seymour Street and logs every booking and release that passes through. If you are trying to find out whether someone is currently in Newton County custody or has been released, this page points you to the local sheriff resources, Indiana statewide inmate databases, and victim notification tools you can use for free.

Newton County Sheriff Jail Records

The Newton County Sheriff's Office at newtoncounty.in.gov is the main starting point for local released inmate records. The jail is at 304 E. Seymour Street in Kentland. You can call the sheriff's office at 219-474-3999 or send an email to scothran@newtoncounty.in.gov with questions about a specific person's custody status. Newton County is a smaller county, so direct contact with jail staff is often the most practical way to get a fast answer.

The sheriff keeps records on everyone held in the Newton County jail under Indiana Code IC 36-2-13, which requires county sheriffs to maintain custody records for all persons in their care. That includes booking dates, release dates, charges, and the basic personal information for each person who passes through the jail. These records are part of the official county record and available to the public.

For written records requests, Indiana's Access to Public Records Act at IC 5-14-3-3 gives everyone the right to request and copy government records. You do not need to state a reason. The sheriff's office is required to respond in a reasonable time. If you want records by mail, you can address your request to the Newton County Sheriff's Office, 304 E. Seymour Street, Kentland, IN 47951.

The screenshot below shows the Newton County Sheriff's Office website where you can find contact information and jail resources for Newton County released inmates. Source: newtoncounty.in.gov.

Jail record standards across Indiana are set by 210 IAC 3-1-6, which requires county jails to record and retain booking and release data for every person in their custody.

Indiana Offender Locator for Newton County

The Indiana Department of Correction runs the Indiana Offender Locator, a statewide database that covers people in state prison and those who have been released from DOC custody. Newton County residents sentenced to more than a year are typically sent to a state facility and will appear in this database rather than the local jail records.

The Indiana Offender Locator at offenderlocator.idoc.in.gov is free to search. You can look up by name or by offender ID number. The results show current facility, sentence information, projected release date, and supervision status. If a person has already been released from state custody, the record still shows up and indicates the release. For Newton County released inmates who served state prison sentences, this is the database to check first.

If you need formal written records from the Indiana DOC rather than just the online summary, the IDOC records office handles those requests. Visit in.gov/idoc/contact-us/records-request/offender-records/ for instructions on how to submit a request for offender records.

Statewide Jail Portal Access

Indiana operates a multicounty jail public portal at public.indianajail.gov. This system pulls real-time booking and release data from county jails that have connected to the statewide platform. The portal is run by the Indiana Sheriff's Association and covers many Indiana counties. You can check whether Newton County jail records appear in the portal by visiting the site and filtering by county.

The screenshot below shows the Indiana multicounty jail public portal where Newton County released inmates and booking data may be accessible. Source: public.indianajail.gov.

If Newton County does not appear in the portal, calling the sheriff's office at 219-474-3999 or emailing scothran@newtoncounty.in.gov is the quickest alternative for getting custody status information.

Victim Notification and SAVIN in Newton County

Indiana SAVIN provides free, automated notification to crime victims when an inmate's status changes. If you are a victim of a crime committed in Newton County and want to know when the person is released, transferred, or escapes, you can register at indianasavin.in.gov or call VINELink at 866-959-8463. Notifications come by phone, text, or email, and the service is available every day at all hours.

VINELink at vinelink.vineapps.com/state/IN/ENGLISH covers both county jail and state prison releases. So if the person moved from the Newton County jail to a state facility, you can track that change through the same service. There is no cost to register.

Criminal History Records for Newton County

The Indiana State Police processes criminal history requests for the state. A limited criminal history check covers arrests, charges, and convictions statewide, which includes Newton County. This service is separate from the jail locator and gives a broader picture of someone's record across Indiana.

Online requests cost $16.32 and return results quickly. Mail requests cost $15.00. Both are available at in.gov/isp/criminal-history-services/get-limited-criminal-history/. The limited criminal history is a good option when you need more than current jail status and want to see a person's full arrest and conviction history in Indiana, including any Newton County cases.

Court Records and Released Inmates

Indiana Courts MyCase at public.courts.in.gov/mycase/ lets you search criminal case records from Newton County courts for free. You can look up charges, case filings, and outcomes by name. This is useful when you know a person was arrested in Newton County and want to see what happened in court, including whether they were convicted and sentenced. MyCase shows the case record but does not give you real-time jail status.

Criminal case records in Indiana are generally public under IC 5-14-3-3. Records restricted by court order under IC 5-14-3-4 are the exception, not the rule. Most Newton County criminal cases will show up in MyCase without any special access needed.

The screenshot below shows the Indiana Courts MyCase portal used to search court records tied to Newton County released inmates. Source: public.courts.in.gov/mycase/.

MyCase is free to use and does not require you to create an account for basic name searches in Newton County cases.

Sex Offender Registry for Newton County

Indiana requires released inmates convicted of qualifying sex offenses to register with the Indiana Sex Offender Registry. You can search the registry at icrimewatch.net/indiana.php. The site lets you filter by county, city, or ZIP code, and each record includes a photo, current address, and offense details. The Indiana State Police maintains this database. Not all Newton County released inmates will appear here, only those convicted of offenses that trigger registration requirements.

Nearby Counties

Newton County sits in the northwest corner of Indiana and borders a handful of counties. If you need released inmate records from a nearby county, the following links take you to those sheriff and jail resources.