Newton County Jail

Newton County Jail, IN Inmate Search, Visitation Hours

Updated on: March 2, 2024

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Location 304 East Seymour Street, Kentland, IN, 47951

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Newton County County can be found in the Indiana area. Kentland – is the county seat. Newton County has a total population of 14130 and was formed in 1857.

Newton County County has a total area of 401 square miles. The zip codes in Newton County County are 46349, 46372, 46379, 46381, 47922, 47948, 47951, 47963, 47964.

Newton County Sheriff’s Office:

The Newton County Sheriff, Thomas B. VanVleet, is the head law enforcement officer in the Newton County county. You can reach him by calling 219-474-5661.

Address: 304 East Seymour Street, Kentland, Indiana, 47951, 46349, 46372, 46379, 46381, 47922, 47948, 47951, 47963, 47964.

Fax: 219-474-5666

Phone: 219-474-5661

 

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Newton County Jail is located in Newton County County, Indiana state. The specific address of the Newton County Jail is 304 East Seymour Street, Kentland, IN, 47951. The Newton County Jail is a correctional facility that house approximately 2,000 inmates and receive an average annual booking of 57,000. The Newton County Jail is divided into male units and female units. In case of any inquiries, you can dial 219-474-3999, the Newton County Jail information line, or fax at or fax219-474-5666.

Jail History and Structure

In 1987, a criminal justice center was constructed in downtown Kentland. The justice center houses the Newton County county sheriff, Kentland police department offices, and the Newton County Jail. The Newton County county sheriff is the general overseer of the Newton County Jail. Originally, the Newton County Jail could house approximately 2438 inmates.

Over the years, the Newton County Jail has undergone numerous modifications and eventually became one of the largest facilities in the Newton County county.

Juvenile Detention Center

It is part and parcel of Newton County Jail but deals with the detention and correction of offensive youths. The Newton County Jail has a 121-bed capacity. Counselling, health assessments, recreation, education, and intervention services are provided to the youth held at the Newton County Jail.

The Newton County Jail comprises three units: the girl’s detention unit, the boy’s detention unit, and the detention control center. During working hours, the staffing ratio is 1 to 10, and during sleeping hours, the ratio is 1 to 14. The youth detained in the Newton County Jail is engaged daily to mitigate any room for idleness. Upon the arrival of any youth at the Newton County Jail, he or she will be informed of the charges and rights.

Jail Medical Facilities

The Newton County Jail has medical facilities to promote the well-being of the inmates. In 2005, a mental health unit was established at the Newton County Jail. This medical unit aims at handling any mental illness among the Newton County Jail inmates. In 2008, a suicide precaution unit was established. This unit was meant to cater to Newton County Jail inmates who attempted suicide at one point. The unit comprises special cells where the Newton County Jail inmates participate in daily group activities, contact their loved ones frequently and attend therapy sessions. There is also a general medical facility at the Newton County Jail where inmates can seek medication when unwell.

Newton County Sheriffs Department

Address 304 East Seymour Street, Kentland, Indiana, 47951
Phone 219-474-5661
Fax 219-474-5666
Website website

Newton County Jail — General Information

Facility Name Newton County Jail
Facility Type County Jail
Address 304 East Seymour Street, Kentland, IN, 47951
Facility Type Adult
City Kentland
Postal Code 47951
State Indiana
County Newton County

Visitation Rules and Prohibited Items

You need to dress appropriately while visiting the Newton County Jail inmate; hence transparent and tight clothes are prohibited at the Newton County Jail. You will be prohibited from visiting an inmate at the Newton County Jail if you have been arrested within the past year.

Some of the prohibited items at the Newton County Jail include manicure kits, nail clippers, glass bottles, metallic bottle openers, and any other material that may trigger violence within the Newton County Jail.

The Newton County Jail is under tight security 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Whether you are an inmate or a visitor, ensure you adhere to all the Newton County Jail rules to avoid quarrels and disagreements with the Newton County Jail authorities. You can learn more through the Newton County Jail’s prison website.

Visiting Hours

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Monday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Thursday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Friday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Saturday: 7:30 Am to 2:30 PM
Sunday: 7:30 Am to 2:30 PM

Kentland, Newton County , IN Overview

Town of Kentland
Coordinates:
40.76972°N 87.44611°W
Country:
United States
State:
Indiana
County:
Newton
Township:
Jefferson
Area:
Total:
1.35 sq mi (3.50 km2)
Land:
1.35 sq mi (3.50 km2)
Water:
0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation:
682 ft (208 m)
Population (2010):
Total:
1,748
Estimate (2019):
1,668
Density:
1,235.56/sq mi (477.13/km2)
Time zone:
UTC-6 (Central (CST))
Summer (DST):
UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code:
47951
Area code(s):
219
FIPS code:
18-39546
GNIS feature ID:
437256

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