Newton County

Victim Assistance

The Newton County Prosecutor’s Office houses a victim assistance department, which acts as a liaison between the victim of a crime, police officers, and/or social service agencies. This department serves to keep the victim informed of court dates, any updates on the case, and basic criminal justice information. When deemed necessary, we give the victim referrals to outside agencies. It is also this department’s responsibility to gather information that can be used to the aid of the victim. If you have questions or would like additional information on the role of the Victim Assistance Department, call the Newton County Prosecutor’s Office at (219) 474-5777.

Additional Victim Resources

North Central Indiana Rural Crisis Center
800-933-0374

Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence
800-332-7385
www.violenceresource.org

Indiana Criminal Justice Institute Victims Compensation
800-353-1484
www.in.gov/cji/comp/

Indiana Victim Assistance Network
888-792-4326
www.aardvarc.org/victim/states/indvic/shtml

MADD- Mothers Against Drunk Driving
Victim Assistance 877-MADD-HELP
Indiana MADD 800-247-6233
www.madd.org

Indiana Coalition Against Sexual Assault
800-691-2272
www.incasa.org

National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN)
800-656-HOPE

Emergency Shelter
800-332-7385

Local Results

Clerk of Courts

Newton County Jail

INMATE VISITATION:

Please be advised that our inmate visitation schedule has changed.  Beginning on January 1, 2020, you will be able to visit with inmates at the Newton County Jail, by phone or online.  It is suggested that you create an account to streamline your visiting experience.  Go to www.homeWAV.com to learn more about using our new inmate visitation options and how to get started.  A mobile app is also available for your convenience. 

For visits at the Newton County Jail, by phone and online, visitors MUST register at least 24 hours in advance.  All visits will be limited to 30 minutes.  All visitors will be required to show identification in order to visit with inmates. 

The times for visits at the Newton County Jail will be Monday through Friday, from 8:30 AM – 11:00 AM and 12:00 PM through 3:30 PM.  On site visits will remain limited to 1 visit per week.  No person under the age of 18 will be permitted to visit without a parent or guardian present. 

Onsite Inmate Visitation Schedule:

BONDING:

Bonds must be paid at the Newton County Courthouse during normal business hours, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.  After hours, weekends or holidays, bonds can be paid in the Sheriff’s Office Jail lobby.

Bonding options include cash, credit card or pay online at www.govpaynow.com.  Personal checks will not be accepted.

CLOTHING:

Upon incarceration into the Newton County Jail, inmates will be allowed to have the following items brought into the jail; (3) pairs of socks, (3) pairs of underwear (3) T-shirts and (1) pair of tennis shoes (Velcro straps brand).  All clothing, including shoes, must be solid white in color, new, and in their original sealed package.

COMMISSARY:

Money may be dropped off for an inmate only when a lobby receptionist is on duty or during visitation hours.  Money must be in the form of a MONEY ORDER.

Newton County Emergency Management Agency CERT

The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program is a nationally supported, locally implemented initiative that teaches people how to better prepare themselves for hazards that may affect their communities. Since 1993, CERT trains the public in basic disaster response skills such as team organization, disaster medical operations, fire safety, and light search and rescue. The ability for CERT volunteers to perform these activities frees up professional responders to focus their efforts on more complex, essential, and critical tasks.

To become a member please click the link provided for an application-------> https://www.newtoncounty.in.gov/egov/documents/1706803851_10465.pdf  

Once you completed the appliciation, please email to NCEMA@newtoncounty.in.gov

Meet Your Council Members

Please click on the link below to access your District Council Member's contact information.

District 1: Tom Vanvleet

District 2: Scott Carlson

District 3: Matthew Walsh

District 4: David Atkinson

At Large: Heidi McCord

At Large: Mick Vanderwall

At Large: Robert Goncy

Meet Your Commissioners

Please click on the link below to access your District Commissioner's contact information.

District 1:  Steven Eilers

District 2: Abbey Rossiter

District 3: Robert Churchill

County Attorney: 

Recycling

The Highway Department offers free recycling for Newton County residents for the following items:

• Electronics including computers, video devices, printers, cell phones, and other devices
• Used oil including antifreeze and oil filters.
• Appliances including washers, dryers, refrigerators, water heaters, and microwaves

If you have a question about recycling an item that is not on this list, please call our office.

Tire Drop-Off

The Highway Department accepts all tires with or without rims. Newton County Residents are limited to 25 tires per calendar year / per household. A Driver's License must be shown prior to disposal.

Other Recycling

The Newton County Highway Garage is host to other recycling events such as hazardous waste day and Ag plastic day. You can find more information about these events on Newton County's recycling page.

Staff Duties

Secretarial – Secretary to County Commissioners and County Council.

• Prepare/Distribute Agendas Reassessment Notices and Schedules
• Keeps all Official Records (i.e., Contracts, letters of credit, bonds, minutes, bids, and correspondence, both Council and Commissioners)
• Orders Supplies for Auditor’s Office

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• Notice of all meetings: Council, Commissioners
• Bids (Prepares & Distributes)
• Budget Rates
• County Sale
• Payroll Claims
• Vendor Claims
• Tax Sale
• Ordinances
• Highway Claims

Financial

• Budget Preparation for Council
• Drain Records for Payment/Adjustments
• Tax Sale Appeals
• Initial Determination of Tax Rates for County Unit
• Additional Appropriations
• Transfer of Funds
• Administers All Funds and Grants
• Audit Claims
• Fixed Assets
• Insurance Ledger
• Highway Checks
• Jury Checks
• Election Checks
• 1099s
• Writing receipt (quietus) for all money received

Tax

• T.I.F.
• C.A.G.l.T
• Excise Tax
• Abatements
• Calculations
• Corrections

Personnel/Payroll

• Employee files
• Payroll
• Prepare
• W-2
• W-4
• Taxes
• Payment of Taxes to IRS, Dept. of Revenue
• Employee Benefits
• Insurance – Health, Life, Dental
• PERF
• COBRA
• Overtime
• Vacation and sick days

Abstract/Settlement

• Distribution to Taxing units
• Abstract
• Settlement Spread sheet to State

Drainage Board

Board of Zoning Appeals

Please browse through our forms, available in the Document Center.

For more information, please contact the Building Department.

Careers

Community Resource Guide

Probation

Drain/Tile damage inspection request

Drainage Board

For information on the Newton County Drainage Board, please contact the Commissioners office.

For Drainage Board Meeting Minutes, please see our Document Center.

Plan Commission

Please browse through our forms, available in the Document Center.

For more information, please contact the Building Department.

Permit Forms

Driveway Permit

All residents wanting to place a driveway or field entrance off of a county road are required to obtain a driveway permit from the Newton County Highway Department. To receive a permit, a resident must mark the entrance location and come into NCHD with the following information:

• Address of property (if address has not be established, we will need the subdivision lot number, coordinates, or nearest crossroads)
• Name and current address of applicant
• Phone number where applicant can be reached
• $50 cash or check to be payable to Newton County Treasurer

Once the driveway permit and payment have been submitted, the Pipe and Tile Foreman will inspect the property to determine if the entrance requires a culvert. The applicant will then be notified within 5 business days. If no culvert is needed, the applicant may proceed with the entrance. If a culvert is required, the Foreman will advise of the specifications to which the entrance must adhere.

Road Cut Permit

In order to cut into or bore under a county road or a county road right of way (ROW), a road cut permit is required. To receive a permit, a resident must come into NCHD with the following information:

• Legal description of the location (section, township number, range, and township name)
• Exact location
• Type of road surface
• Purpose
• Nature of opening to be made
• Sketch
• Application fee: a minimum amount of $100 or a fee of $0.25 per foot for encroachment upon the county road or county ROW, whichever is greater. Cash or check payable to Newton County Treasurer

Once the road cut permit and payment have been submitted, the Highway Superintendent will inspect the location. If he/she has no objections, he/she will submit the application to the Newton County Commissioners for review. If approved by the Commissioners, the applicant may proceed with road cut/bore following the guidelines outlined on the permit application.

In Remembrance

Plat Commission

Please browse through our forms, available in the Document Center.

For more information, please contact the Building Department.

Prosecutor’s Office

Amber Alert

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Services

The Newton County Building Department provides the following services:

• Issue building permits and conduct inspections.
• Issue Certificates of Occupancy
• Enforcement of Unincorporated Newton County Zoning Ordinances.
• Zone changes, subdivision approvals change of use permits, special exceptions and variances.
• Enforcement of Subdivision Ordinance Regulations
• Enforcement of Contractor's Licensing Ordinance
• Investigates all zoning ordinance violations.
• Handles contractor building, and zoning complaints in unincorporated area of Newton County.

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