Newton County Criminal Court Records
Criminal court records in Newton County are held by the Clerk of the Circuit Court at the courthouse in Kentland. The clerk's office keeps all felony and misdemeanor case files for cases that go through Newton County courts. You can search for criminal court records online using the Indiana MyCase portal or visit the courthouse at 201 North 3rd Street. Newton County is one of the more rural counties in northwest Indiana, so the clerk's staff can often handle requests with shorter wait times. The office is open on weekdays.
Newton County Quick Facts
Newton County Clerk of Courts
The Newton County Clerk of the Circuit Court is the official record keeper for all court cases in the county. The clerk is elected by Newton County voters. Staff handle criminal court records, civil filings, and other court documents at the Kentland courthouse. The office also collects fees and fines for criminal and infraction cases on behalf of local and state jurisdictions. Newton County is part of Judicial District 6, which it shares with Jasper, Lake, and Porter counties.
The Newton County official website has information about clerk services and how to request criminal court records.
Visit the office in person to search criminal court records, get copies, or pay court costs. Staff look up cases by name or case number.
The Newton County government site has links to all county departments and services.
| Office | Newton County Clerk of the Circuit Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 201 N 3rd St Kentland, IN 47951 |
| Phone | (219) 474-6081 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Website | newtoncounty.in.gov |
Search Criminal Records Online in Newton County
Newton County criminal court records are on the state's MyCase portal. This system covers all Indiana courts. You can search by name or case number to find criminal cases filed in Newton County. The portal shows case details, charges, hearing dates, and the status of each case. Many documents are posted as well, including final orders and judgments that appear as links in the case file.
Search Newton County criminal court records at public.courts.in.gov/mycase using the Odyssey system.
Anyone can use MyCase. No account is needed for basic searches. The Access to Public Records Act under IC 5-14-3 gives the public the right to inspect court records in Newton County. If a document does not show up in the case file online, contact the clerk's office in Kentland to request it.
The Indiana courts page for Newton County lists local court divisions and contact details for criminal court records.
Note: Data on MyCase is not an official court record and may have errors, so check important details with the Newton County clerk.
Newton County Court System
Newton County has a Circuit Court that handles criminal cases. As a smaller county, Newton County does not have multiple court divisions like larger counties. The Circuit Court hears felonies, misdemeanors, and infractions. All criminal court records go through the clerk's office in Kentland at the Newton County Courthouse on 3rd Street.
The court uses the Odyssey system. All Newton County criminal court records show up in the same MyCase search used across Indiana. You can search from home without needing to visit. The system shows case status, charges, hearing dates, and often links to key documents filed in Newton County criminal cases.
Newton County Criminal Records Fees
Standard Indiana fees apply for copies of criminal court records in Newton County. Copies cost $1.00 per page under IC 33-37-5-1. Certification adds $3.00 per document under IC 33-37-5-3. The clerk's office takes cash and money orders for payment.
You can pay court fees online through public.courts.in.gov/pay for Newton County cases.
Online searches through MyCase are free. You only pay when you need physical copies or certified documents from the Newton County clerk. For certified copies for legal use, visit the Kentland courthouse or call (219) 474-6081 about mail requests for criminal court records.
Getting Criminal Court Records in Newton County
You can get criminal court records from Newton County in three ways. Visit the clerk's office at 201 North 3rd Street in Kentland during business hours, Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Bring the case number or the full name of the person. Staff can look up cases and make copies for you. Because Newton County is smaller, the wait times are usually short.
Use the MyCase search portal to look up Newton County criminal court records from any device.
Mail requests are also an option. Send your request to the Newton County Clerk's Office at 201 N 3rd St, Kentland, IN 47951. Include the full name, case number if known, and payment for copy fees. Response times depend on how busy the office is.
Indiana's expungement law under IC 35-38-9 may affect which criminal court records are available in Newton County. Expunged cases get removed from public access. For legal questions about records, Indiana Legal Help offers free information online about court procedures.
Note: Some older Newton County criminal court records may not be in the digital system and may need a hand search at the courthouse.
Cities in Newton County
Newton County includes Kentland, Morocco, Brook, Goodland, and other small communities. The county seat is Kentland. All criminal cases in Newton County are filed at the county level through the Circuit Court in Kentland. There are no separate city criminal courts in Newton County.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Newton County. If you need criminal court records from a nearby area, select the county where the case was filed.