EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS (Details 2) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012
Stock Options
Outstanding at beginning of year, Number of shares	481,754
Granted, Number of shares
Exercised shares, Number of shares	(4,308)
Cancelled (forfeited and expired), Number of shares	(7,679)
Outstanding at end of year, Number of shares	469,767
Options exercisable at end of year, Number of shares	469,767
Outstanding at beginning of year, Weighted average exercise price	$ 12.50
Granted, Weighted average exercise price
Exercised shares, Weighted average exercise price	$ 12.43
Cancelled (forfeited and expired), Weighted average exercise price	$ 12.39
Outstanding at end of year, Weighted average exercise price	$ 12.50
Options exercisable at end of year, Weighted average exercise price	$ 12.50
Outstanding at beginning of year, Weighted average remaining contractual term (Years)	2 years 12 months
Exercised shares, Weighted average remaining contractual term (Years)	3 years 1 month
Cancelled (forfeited and expired), Weighted average remaining contractual term (Years)	3 years 9 months
Outstanding at end of year, Weighted average remaining contractual term (Years)	1 year 11 months
Options exercisable at end of year, Weighted average remaining contractual term (Years)	1 year 11 months
Outstanding at end of year, Aggregate intrinsic value	$ 1,892
Options exercisable at end of year, Aggregate intrinsic value	$ 1,892
Non-vested restricted stock
Outstanding at beginning of year, Number of shares	38,625
Granted, Number of shares
Vesting of restricted stock, Number of shares	(37,367)
Cancelled (forfeited and expired), Number of shares	(1,258)
Outstanding at end of year, Number of shares
Outstanding at beginning of year, Weighted average grant date fair value	$ 12.53
Granted, Weighted average grant date fair value
Vesting of restricted stock, Weighted average grant date fair value	$ 12.53
Cancelled (forfeited and expired), Weighted average grant date fair value	$ 12.53
Outstanding at end of year, Weighted average grant date fair value	$ 12.53

Newport Bancorp Inc 10-K