Newton County Criminal History

Newton County criminal history records are housed at the Clerk's Office and Sheriff's Office in Kentland, Indiana. This is one of the smaller counties in the state with about 14,000 residents. Newton County sits in the northwest corner of Indiana near the Illinois border. Criminal cases go through the local circuit court, and the Clerk keeps all case records. You can search criminal history at the courthouse in Kentland or use the statewide MyCase portal. The Indiana State Police also maintains Newton County arrest data in its central criminal history repository.

Newton County Clerk and Criminal Cases

The Newton County Clerk's Office is at 404 N 4th St in Kentland. This office handles all criminal case filings and stores court records. Staff collect fines, court costs, and fees tied to criminal cases. If you need copies of criminal records from Newton County, the Clerk is the place to start.

Walk in during business hours to search for cases. Bring the name of the person and any case number you have. Newton County is small enough that the Clerk's Office can usually help with requests quickly. Call ahead at (219) 474-6081 to make sure the office is open. The Clerk can search current and old cases from Newton County courts. Since this is a rural county, the volume of criminal cases is lower than urban areas, but the same state rules on access and records apply.

The ISP Limited Criminal History portal at in.gov/ai/appfiles/isp-lch shows Newton County arrest data that has been reported to the state.

This statewide search portal covers felonies and Class A misdemeanor arrests from Newton County and all other Indiana counties.

Newton County Sheriff Criminal Records

The Newton County Sheriff's Office is at 304 N 3rd St in Kentland, just a block from the Clerk. This office handles arrests and keeps local arrest records. Under IC 10-13-3, the Sheriff reports arrest data to the Indiana State Police central repository. In a county this size, the Sheriff is the primary law enforcement agency for most areas.

Call (219) 474-3331 for arrest reports and incident records. Since Newton County does not have large city police departments, the Sheriff handles the bulk of law enforcement. For a complete criminal history in Newton County, check both the Clerk for court records and the Sheriff for arrest records.

Note: The Clerk and Sheriff offices in Newton County are close together in Kentland, making it easy to check both on one visit.

Search Newton County Criminal History Online

Two main online tools cover Newton County criminal history. MyCase is the free option. The ISP Limited Criminal History is the paid check.

MyCase at public.courts.in.gov/mycase is the public portal for Indiana court records. Search Newton County cases by name or case number. The site shows charges, case status, and court dates. It is free and open to all. Data comes from the Odyssey Case Management System. Newton County courts are connected to this system like all other Indiana courts. MyCase is not a certified record. For official copies, go to the Newton County Clerk in Kentland.

The Indiana State Police Limited Criminal History at in.gov/ai/appfiles/isp-lch covers felonies and Class A misdemeanor arrests across the state. The fee is $15.70 by credit card. Results come as a PDF that expires in 14 days. Print or save it right away. A "No Records Found" result still counts as a completed search and you get charged. Newton County data in the state system depends on what local agencies have submitted.

Criminal History Laws for Newton County

Indiana law governs criminal history records in Newton County the same as everywhere else in the state. IC 5-14-3, the Access to Public Records Act, gives the public the right to see most government records. This includes criminal case files from the courts. Some investigatory records from law enforcement may be held back.

IC 10-13-3 sets the rules for criminal history information. It covers all data collected by criminal justice agencies. Under IC 10-13-3-27, access to criminal histories is allowed for certain purposes only. Misuse of limited criminal history data is a Class A misdemeanor. You can look up Newton County records, but the rules on how you use the data apply.

IC 35-38-9 covers expungement. If you want to clear a record in Newton County, file a petition with the court that handled the original case. Not all offenses qualify. If the court grants the petition, the record is sealed from most public searches. Check the current version of the law before starting the process.

Note: A person's criminal history stays in the state database until they reach age 99 or pass away, unless expunged under IC 35-38-9.

State Resources for Newton County

The Indiana State Police is the central repository for criminal history data from all 92 counties. Newton County is included. Contact ISP at 317-232-8262 or email CriminalHistory@isp.IN.gov. Their office is at 100 N. Senate Avenue, Suite N340 in Indianapolis.

The ISP criminal history services page explains how to request records. You can run online searches or mail in fingerprint-based requests. For Newton County cases, the state database has felony and Class A misdemeanor arrest data from local law enforcement. The ISP FAQ at in.gov/ai/appfiles/isp-lch2/faq.html covers common questions.

• ISP Criminal History: in.gov/isp/criminal-history-services
• MyCase Court Search: public.courts.in.gov/mycase

Cities in Newton County

Newton County has a few small towns. All criminal cases go through the Newton County courts in Kentland. Communities include Kentland, Morocco, Brook, Goodland, and Mount Ayr. None meet the population threshold for a separate page. All criminal matters in these towns are handled by the Newton County court system.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Newton County. A criminal case is filed where the crime took place. Check the right county for your search.