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Name Booked Charges Status
JESKE, MIGUEL ANTONIO
26
#1684360
 17 Aug 2026
  • POSS UNLAW DRUG PARAPHERNALIA - ATTEMPT
  • ROBBERY+1
Show all 3 charges
  • POSS UNLAW DRUG PARAPHERNALIA - ATTEMPT
  • ROBBERY
  • PRELIMINARY HEARING
 In custody
$10,000.00
HICKS, JAYLIN
27
#1247423
 17 Aug 2026
  • TAMPERING WITH EVIDENCE AND POSS. OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA (REV OF PROB)
  • TAMPERING WITH EVIDENCE, SIMPLE POSS. OF METHAMPHETAMINE, POSS OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA+1
Show all 3 charges
  • TAMPERING WITH EVIDENCE AND POSS. OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA (REV OF PROB)
  • TAMPERING WITH EVIDENCE, SIMPLE POSS. OF METHAMPHETAMINE, POSS OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA
  • TDOC INMATE
 In custody
HAAS, MADISON MARIE
30
#1553799
 17 Aug 2026
  • SIMPLE POSS/CASUAL EXCHANGE
  • POSS UNLAW DRUG PARAPHERNALIA USES & ACTIVITIES
 In custody
FOSTER, LEONARD WAYNE
41
#1208494
 17 Aug 2026
  • DOMESTIC ASSAULT
  • HOLD FOR ANDERSON COUNTY - ASSAULT+1
Show all 3 charges
  • DOMESTIC ASSAULT
  • HOLD FOR ANDERSON COUNTY - ASSAULT
  • OTHER
 In custody
$500.00
DOUTHAT, HALEY CELESTE
32
#1658377
 17 Aug 2026
  • POSSESS WITH INTENT TO SELL, DELIVER OR MANUFACTURE A CONT SUBSTANCE, TAMPERING WITH EVIDENCE, AND POSS OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA
  • HOLD FOR HAWKINS COUNTY- ORDER OF TRANSPORT
 In custody
COLWELL, SCOTT ELIHUE
39
#941637
 17 Aug 2026
  • SIMPLE POSS/CASUAL EXCHANGE
  • OTHER+1
Show all 3 charges
  • SIMPLE POSS/CASUAL EXCHANGE
  • OTHER
  • REVOCATION
 In custody
CAUDLE, AMANDA J
47
#986348
 17 Aug 2026
  • POSSESS WITH INTENT TO MANUFACTURE COCAINE, POSS OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA, AND CRIMINAL SIMULATION
  • HOLD FOR JEFFERSON COUNTY - MONEY LAUNDERING+2
Show all 4 charges
  • POSSESS WITH INTENT TO MANUFACTURE COCAINE, POSS OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA, AND CRIMINAL SIMULATION
  • HOLD FOR JEFFERSON COUNTY - MONEY LAUNDERING
  • HOLD FOR ROANE CO
  • PROBATION/JUDGMENT
 In custody
$17,000.00
WILKINS ELLIOT, MATTHEW JAMES
31
#1371478
 16 Aug 2026
  • CONSPIRACY TO POSSESS WITH INTENT TO SELL, DELIVER OR MANUFACTURE A CONT SUBSTANCE (REV OF PROB)
  • REVOCATION
 In custody
TURNER, ALESIA EDEN
27
#1596361
 16 Aug 2026
  • CONTRA IN PENAL FACILITY
  • SIMPLE POSS/CASUAL EXCHANGE+2
Show all 4 charges
  • CONTRA IN PENAL FACILITY
  • SIMPLE POSS/CASUAL EXCHANGE
  • POSS UNLAW DRUG PARAPHERNALIA USES & ACTIVITIES
  • OTHER
 In custody
$5,000.00; $1,000.00
THOMPSON, IVAN RICO
52
#164684
 16 Aug 2026
  • SIMPLE POSS/CASUAL EXCHANGE
  • CRIMINAL TRESPASS+4
Show all 6 charges
  • SIMPLE POSS/CASUAL EXCHANGE
  • CRIMINAL TRESPASS
  • GPS PRIOR TO RELEASE
  • AGG STATUTORY RAPE
  • OTHER
  • STATUS
 In custody
$2,500.00; $500.00; $40,000.00
SMITH, JE'VON DEWAYNE
23
#1539063
 16 Aug 2026
  • POSSESS WITH INTENT TO SELL OR DELIVER COCAINE (REV OF PROB)
 In custody
SIEGFRIED, SHAWN MICHAEL
43
#1183252
 16 Aug 2026
  • AGG. ASSAULT AND SIMPLE POSS OF A CONT SUBSTANCE (REV OF PROB)
  • AGGRAVATED ASSAULT+2
Show all 4 charges
  • AGG. ASSAULT AND SIMPLE POSS OF A CONT SUBSTANCE (REV OF PROB)
  • AGGRAVATED ASSAULT
  • PRELIMINARY HEARING
  • REVOCATION
 In custody
$7,500.00
SHOWN, BRANDY MICHELLE
40
#1083838
 16 Aug 2026
  • METH - MFG, DELIVER, SELL, POSS WITH INTENT - >= 1/2 GRAM
  • TAMPERING W/ EVIDENCE+2
Show all 4 charges
  • METH - MFG, DELIVER, SELL, POSS WITH INTENT - >= 1/2 GRAM
  • TAMPERING W/ EVIDENCE
  • SCHEDULE I DRUGS: MFG, DEL, SELL, POSS
  • PRELIMINARY HEARING
 In custody
$20,000.00; $10,000.00
NAUGLE, PATRICK NEAL
33
#1185408
 16 Aug 2026
  • BURGLARY AND THEFT (REV OF PROB)
  • REVOCATION
 In custody
MANCILL, TIMMY LAMAR
59
#1205696
 16 Aug 2026
  • ATT. BURGLARY (REV OF PROB)
  • BURGLARY (REV OF PROB)+1
Show all 3 charges
  • ATT. BURGLARY (REV OF PROB)
  • BURGLARY (REV OF PROB)
  • REVOCATION
 In custody
JOHNSON, SPENCER EUGENE
58
#116005
 16 Aug 2026
  • ROBBERY (REV OF PROB)
  • REVOCATION
 In custody
GARLAND, DARIUS
30
#1365778
 16 Aug 2026
  • UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF A WEAPON, THEFT, RESISTING ARREST, AND SIMPLE POSS OF A CONT SUBSTANCE (REV OF PROB)
  • REVOCATION
 In custody
GAMBLE, ROBERT A
50
#1715844
 16 Aug 2026
  • AGGRAVATED ASSAULT - DOMESTIC
  • TWELVE (12) HOUR HOLD ENDS @+3
Show all 5 charges
  • AGGRAVATED ASSAULT - DOMESTIC
  • TWELVE (12) HOUR HOLD ENDS @
  • 1407 HOURS ON 08/16/2026
  • GPS PRIOR TO RELEASE
  • PRELIMINARY HEARING
 In custody
$10,000.00
FLETCHER, WADE AARON
33
#1469477
 16 Aug 2026
  • BURGLARY, THEFT, AND VANDALISM (REV OF PROB)
  • REVOCATION+1
Show all 3 charges
  • BURGLARY, THEFT, AND VANDALISM (REV OF PROB)
  • REVOCATION
  • OTHER
 In custody
COWDEN, GREGORY CHRISTOPHER
41
#895308
 16 Aug 2026
  • SCHEDULE II DRUGS: MFG, DEL, SELL, POSS
  • TAMPERING W/ EVIDENCE+2
Show all 4 charges
  • SCHEDULE II DRUGS: MFG, DEL, SELL, POSS
  • TAMPERING W/ EVIDENCE
  • METH - MFG, DELIVER, SELL, POSS WITH INTENT - >= 1/2 GRAM CRIMRESP
  • PRELIMINARY HEARING
 In custody
$10,000.00; $20,000.00
BREEDEN, TYLER MARK
31
#1491826
 16 Aug 2026
  • DOMESTIC ASSAULT
  • AGGRAVATED ASSAULT - DOMESTIC+6
Show all 8 charges
  • DOMESTIC ASSAULT
  • AGGRAVATED ASSAULT - DOMESTIC
  • PERJURY
  • TWELVE HOUR HOLD UP 08/16/2023 @
  • GPS REQUIRED PRIOR TO RELEASE
  • VANDALISM (UP TO $1,000)
  • W/ VOP
  • PRELIMINARY HEARING
 In custody
$1,000.00; $10,000.00
VICK, ALICE RENEE
48
#1550508
 15 Aug 2026
  • CRIMINAL IMPERSONATION
  • OTHER
 In custody
$150.00
HUNTER, HEATHER RENEE
42
#1052583
 15 Aug 2026
  • CONTEMPT OF COURT - JUV PROCEEDING
 In custody
$5,000.00
GORDON, PATRICK ELLIS
28
#1657340
 15 Aug 2026
  • VANDALISM (UP TO $1,000)
 In custody
BLAIR, SIERRA LEA
31
#1540882
 15 Aug 2026
  • JOYRIDING - UNAUTH USE AUTO/OTHER VEHICLES
  • IDENTITY THEFT - ATT+2
Show all 4 charges
  • JOYRIDING - UNAUTH USE AUTO/OTHER VEHICLES
  • IDENTITY THEFT - ATT
  • POSS UNLAW DRUG PARAPHERNALIA USES & ACTIVITIES
  • OTHER
 In custody
$1,500.00; $1,000.00
WILLIAMS, CHRISTOPHER DEWAYNE
41
#1645044
 14 Aug 2026
  • ATT POSSESS WITH INTENT TO SELL OR DELIVER A CONT SUBSTANCE (REV OF PROB)
  • TAMPERING WITH EVIDENCE, EVADING ARREST, SIMPLE POSS OF METHAMPHETAMINE, SIMPLE POSS OF A CONT SUBSTANCE, AND POSS OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA (REV OF PROB)+4
Show all 6 charges
  • ATT POSSESS WITH INTENT TO SELL OR DELIVER A CONT SUBSTANCE (REV OF PROB)
  • TAMPERING WITH EVIDENCE, EVADING ARREST, SIMPLE POSS OF METHAMPHETAMINE, SIMPLE POSS OF A CONT SUBSTANCE, AND POSS OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA (REV OF PROB)
  • SEXUAL OFFENDER REGISTRATION FORM CONTENTS REQUIRED
  • VIOLATION OF SEXUAL OFFENDER REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS
  • OTHER
  • REVOCATION
 In custody
$3,000.00; $1,500.00
TOWNSEND, THOMAS JOSEPH
43
#486702
 14 Aug 2026
  • AGG. BURGLARY (REV OF PROB)
  • THEFT OF MERCHANDISE - SHOPLIFTING+3
Show all 5 charges
  • AGG. BURGLARY (REV OF PROB)
  • THEFT OF MERCHANDISE - SHOPLIFTING
  • CONTRA IN PENAL FACILITY
  • POSS UNLAW DRUG PARAPHERNALIA USES & ACTIVITIES
  • REVOCATION
 In custody
$13,000.00; $2,000.00
SMITH, JAMES GRASON
48
#236608
 14 Aug 2026
  • CONTEMPT OF COURT - JUV PROCEEDING
 In custody
$1,000.00; $2,500.00; $3,595.00
OGLE, GARY LEE
60
#1050963
 14 Aug 2026
  • METH - POSSESS OR CASUAL EXCHANGE
  • DUI: FIRST OFFENSE
 In custody
MATTRESS, CLAUDE EDWARD
62
#54586
 14 Aug 2026
  • AGG ASSAULT (REV OF PROB)
  • CRIMINAL IMPERSONATION+2
Show all 4 charges
  • AGG ASSAULT (REV OF PROB)
  • CRIMINAL IMPERSONATION
  • OTHER
  • REVOCATION
 In custody
$200.00
LAMB, JOSEPH LEE
38
#1460691
 14 Aug 2026
  • HOLD FOR TDOC
  • STATUS+1
Show all 3 charges
  • HOLD FOR TDOC
  • STATUS
  • MOTION FOR NEW TRIAL
 In custody
LAMB, DEVYON DEMETRIUS
35
#1500057
 14 Aug 2026
  • HOLD FOR TDOC
  • MOTION FOR NEW TRIAL+1
Show all 3 charges
  • HOLD FOR TDOC
  • MOTION FOR NEW TRIAL
  • STATUS
 In custody
JOHNSON, JEREMY GEORGE
53
#497229
 14 Aug 2026
  • AGG. BURGLARY, THEFT, AND UNAUTHORIZED USE OF VEHICLE
  • SIMPLE POSS/CASUAL EXCHANGE+1
Show all 3 charges
  • AGG. BURGLARY, THEFT, AND UNAUTHORIZED USE OF VEHICLE
  • SIMPLE POSS/CASUAL EXCHANGE
  • PRELIMINARY HEARING
 In custody
$1,000.00
JACKSON, MARICO MENDES
41
#532518
 14 Aug 2026
  • UNLAWFUL POSESSION OF A WEAPON (REV OF PROB)
  • TWELVE HOUR HOLD ENDS AT+6
Show all 8 charges
  • UNLAWFUL POSESSION OF A WEAPON (REV OF PROB)
  • TWELVE HOUR HOLD ENDS AT
  • 2356 ON
  • 08-14-2026
  • DOMESTIC ASSAULT
  • POSS UNLAW DRUG PARAPHERNALIA USES & ACTIVITIES
  • SIMPLE POSS/CASUAL EXCHANGE
  • OTHER
 In custody
$5,000.00; $1,000.00
GRAY, ANTHONY DAVID
43
#519945
 14 Aug 2026
  • AGGRAVATED ASSAULT
  • PRELIMINARY HEARING+1
Show all 3 charges
  • AGGRAVATED ASSAULT
  • PRELIMINARY HEARING
  • OTHER
 In custody
$20,000.00
DOCKERY, JOSEPH LEE
34
#1551924
 14 Aug 2026
  • NEGLIGENT CHILD DRUG EXPOSURE (REV OF PROB)
  • ESP AGG STALKING AND VIOLATION OF ORDER OF PROTECTION (REV OF PROB)+1
Show all 3 charges
  • NEGLIGENT CHILD DRUG EXPOSURE (REV OF PROB)
  • ESP AGG STALKING AND VIOLATION OF ORDER OF PROTECTION (REV OF PROB)
  • REVOCATION
 In custody
DAUGHERTY, TIMOTHY SHANE
46
#424237
 14 Aug 2026
  • HOLD FOR TDOC
  • STATUS
 In custody
BRADFORD, LARRY DOUGLAS
55
#143173
 14 Aug 2026
  • CONSPIRACY TO POSSESS WITH INTENT TO SELL, DELIVER, OR MANUFACTURE A CONT SUBSTANCE
  • GPS REQUIRED PRIOR TO RELEASE+1
Show all 3 charges
  • CONSPIRACY TO POSSESS WITH INTENT TO SELL, DELIVER, OR MANUFACTURE A CONT SUBSTANCE
  • GPS REQUIRED PRIOR TO RELEASE
  • TDOC INMATE
 In custody
BENNETT, JASON SCOTT
36
#1043703
 14 Aug 2026
  • SCHEDULE II DRUGS: FENTANYL - .5 GRAMS OR GREATER
  • HOLD FOR ANDERSON COUNTY - VOP - MANUFACTURE/DELIVER/SELL/ POSS/ METH WITH INTENT+1
Show all 3 charges
  • SCHEDULE II DRUGS: FENTANYL - .5 GRAMS OR GREATER
  • HOLD FOR ANDERSON COUNTY - VOP - MANUFACTURE/DELIVER/SELL/ POSS/ METH WITH INTENT
  • PRELIMINARY HEARING
 In custody
$20,000.00
BAILEY-WIGGINS, MISTY LANELL
44
#1598753
 14 Aug 2026
  • VANDALISM (UP TO $1,000)
 In custody
YOUNT, JASON ANDREW
49
#493975
 13 Aug 2026
  • DUI: SECOND OFFENSE
  • REPORT BACK
 In custody
$2,000.00
WILKERSON, STEVEN ELLIOT
34
#1298445
 13 Aug 2026
  • POSS OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA, CRIMINAL IMPERSONATION, POSSESS WITH INTENT TO SELL, DELIVER, OR MANUFACTURE A CONT. SUBSTANCE, DRIVING IN POSESSION OF METHAMPHETAMINE, AND VIOLATION OF DRIVERS LISENCE LAW
 In custody
WATKINS, ANTWAIN OCTAVIUS
46
#1396680
 13 Aug 2026
  • POSSESS WITH INTENT TO SELL OR DELIVER A CONT SUBSTANCE, POSSESS WITH INTENT TO SELL OR DELIVER COCAINE, VIOLATION OF DRIVERS LICENSE LAW, AND RUNNING A STOP SIGN (REV OF PROB)
  • POSSESS WITH INTENT TO SELL, DELIVER OR MANUFACTURE A CONT SUBSTANCE, POSSESS WITH INTENT TO SELL, DELIVER OR MANUFACTURE A CONT SUBSTANCE, POSSESS WITH INTENT TO SELL OR DELIVER COCAINE, AND POSS OF A FIREARM DURING A DANGEROUS FELONY (REV OF PROB)+2
Show all 4 charges
  • POSSESS WITH INTENT TO SELL OR DELIVER A CONT SUBSTANCE, POSSESS WITH INTENT TO SELL OR DELIVER COCAINE, VIOLATION OF DRIVERS LICENSE LAW, AND RUNNING A STOP SIGN (REV OF PROB)
  • POSSESS WITH INTENT TO SELL, DELIVER OR MANUFACTURE A CONT SUBSTANCE, POSSESS WITH INTENT TO SELL, DELIVER OR MANUFACTURE A CONT SUBSTANCE, POSSESS WITH INTENT TO SELL OR DELIVER COCAINE, AND POSS OF A FIREARM DURING A DANGEROUS FELONY (REV OF PROB)
  • PRELIMINARY HEARING
  • REVOCATION
 In custody
TOLLIVER, STACY MICHELLE
41
#521508
 13 Aug 2026
  • SIMPLE POSS/CASUAL EXCHANGE (MARJ
 In custody
$1,000.00; $500.00
MONTEZ, ARMONDO ALEX
29
#1628881
 13 Aug 2026
  • AGG BURGLARY, VANDALISM, AGG ASSAULT, INTERFERENCE WITH EMERGENCY CALL, AND DOMESTIC ASSAULT
  • 12 HOUR HOLD ENDS ON 07/15/2026 AT+5
Show all 7 charges
  • AGG BURGLARY, VANDALISM, AGG ASSAULT, INTERFERENCE WITH EMERGENCY CALL, AND DOMESTIC ASSAULT
  • 12 HOUR HOLD ENDS ON 07/15/2026 AT
  • 0009 HOURS
  • GPS REQUIRED PRIOR TO RELEASE
  • FUGITIVE FROM JUSTICE - FELONY
  • OTHER
  • STATUS
 In custody
$20,500.00
MELVILLE, CHARLES
69
#1673570
 13 Aug 2026
  • VIOLATION OF SEXUAL OFFENDER REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS
  • VIOLATION OF SEX OFFENDER RESIDENTIAL RESTRICTIONS+2
Show all 4 charges
  • VIOLATION OF SEXUAL OFFENDER REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS
  • VIOLATION OF SEX OFFENDER RESIDENTIAL RESTRICTIONS
  • OTHER
  • PLEA DEADLINE
 In custody
$1,000.00; $20,000.00
MANNS, DONALD HOLLOWAY
55
#510702
 13 Aug 2026
  • THEFT (UP TO $1000)
  • OTHER
 In custody
JENNINGS, LEONARD RODRIGUEZ
21
#1690499
 13 Aug 2026
  • AGGRAVATED ASSAULT - DOMESTIC
  • TWELVE HOUR HOLD EXPIRES ON 7/26/26 AT+2
Show all 4 charges
  • AGGRAVATED ASSAULT - DOMESTIC
  • TWELVE HOUR HOLD EXPIRES ON 7/26/26 AT
  • 1344 HOURS
  • GPS REQUIRED PRIOR TO RELEASE
 In custody
$5,000.00
HANKS, NICHOLAS LESTER
32
#1600336
 13 Aug 2026
  • POSSESS WITH INTENT TO SELL OR DELIVER A CONT. SUBSTANCE, EVADING ARREST, RECKLESS ENDANGERMENT, POSS. OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA, VIOLATION OF DRIVERS LICENSE LAW, FAILURE TO DRIVE ON RIGHT SIDE OF ROADWAY, AND OBSTRUCTING A PASSAGEWAY
  • TDOC INMATE
 In custody
EGOLD, NEIL ROBERT
25
#1035381
 13 Aug 2026
  • AGGRAVATED ASSAULT - DOMESTIC
  • TWELVE (12) HOUR HOLD ENDS @+6
Show all 8 charges
  • AGGRAVATED ASSAULT - DOMESTIC
  • TWELVE (12) HOUR HOLD ENDS @
  • 1255 HOURS ON 08/13/2026
  • GPS PRIOR TO RELEASE
  • POSS UNLAW DRUG PARAPHERNALIA USES & ACTIVITIES
  • PROHIBITED WEAPONS-OTHER IMPLEMENTS
  • EVADING ARREST
  • PRELIMINARY HEARING
 In custody
$10,000.00; $1,000.00
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Facility profile

2. Jail Facility Information

Key physical location and contact channels for Knox County detention facilities.

This agency does not publish facility contact details on its public roster.

Search guide

3. How to Search for an Inmate in Knox County

Standard public record intake lookup procedures and timing notes.

To locate an individual detained in Knox County, follow standard public record intake search procedures:

  1. Online Booking Roster: Search the roster table above using the inmate’s full legal first and last name.
  2. Verify Booking Details: Review the booking date, charges, assigned booking number, and bond status.
  3. Intake Phone Verification: If the individual was arrested recently (within the last 2 to 6 hours), they may still be undergoing central intake and booking processing before appearing on the public index.
Bail procedures

4. Bail & Bond Release Information

Bail payment methods and posting requirements for Knox County.

Bail amounts in Knox County are established by judicial bail schedules or set by a magistrate judge during an initial appearance arraignment.

Cash Bond: Paid in full directly at the detention facility bonding window. Exact cash, cashier’s checks, or certified funds may be required.
Surety Bail Bond: Secured through a state-licensed bail bond agent, typically requiring a 10% premium fee and collateral.
Trust accounts

5. Commissary & Inmate Account Deposits

Funding inmate accounts for phone time, hygiene, and commissary.

Detainees in Knox County can use funds deposited into their commissary trust accounts to purchase hygiene products, approved snacks, writing materials, and postage.

  • Online Electronic Deposits: Available through authorized payment processors.
  • Lobby Kiosks: Self-service kiosks located in the detention facility public lobby accepting cash and credit/debit cards.
  • Money Orders: Must be made payable to the inmate with their assigned booking number. Personal checks are not accepted.
Communication

6. Inmate Mail & Phone Communication Rules

Mailing guidelines and telephone policies for Knox County.

All incoming correspondence is inspected for contraband by facility security staff prior to delivery.

Visitor rules

7. Visitation Rules & Scheduling

In-person and video visitation guidelines in Knox County.

Visitation policies in Knox County require advance registration. Visitors must be on the inmate’s approved visitor list.

ID Requirement: All adult visitors must present a valid, government-issued photo ID (driver’s license, state ID, or passport).
Minors: Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult parent or legal guardian with valid documentation.
Court records

8. Courthouse & Case Docket Records

Clerk of court filings, hearing schedules, and case records.

Formal criminal charges, arraignment schedules, and court case dockets for individuals arrested in Knox County are maintained by the local Clerk of Court.

Regional rosters

9. Surrounding & Regional County Jails

If an individual cannot be located in Knox County, check custody records in nearby jurisdictions:

Hamilton County → Sullivan County → Washington County → Carter County → Fayette County →
Answers

10. Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions regarding Knox County jail rosters, booking procedures, and records.

How do I search for someone in Knox County custody?

To locate an inmate detained in Knox County, use the custody roster directory above or check the primary detention facility portal. You will generally need the individual's full legal name and date of birth or booking number to verify current housing status.

What information is needed to locate an inmate?

At minimum, the individual's legal first and last name is required. Having additional identifiers such as their date of birth, booking number, or arrest date ensures faster and more accurate verification.

How does bail and bond posting work in Knox County?

Bail is established according to the local judicial bond schedule or determined by a judge during an initial arraignment hearing. Bail can typically be posted in cash directly at the jail bonding window or through a state-licensed bail bond surety agent.

How do I deposit money into an inmate's commissary account?

Funds can generally be added to an inmate's commissary account online via approved electronic payment providers, through electronic kiosks in the facility lobby, or by mailing a postal money order clearly marked with the inmate's full name and booking ID.

What are the rules for sending mail to an inmate?

Incoming mail must be addressed with the inmate's full legal name and booking ID, accompanied by a complete return address. Letters must be on plain paper; contraband, polaroids, stickers, cash, and scented items are strictly prohibited by facility security.

How do inmate phone calls and communications work?

Detainees cannot receive incoming phone calls. Inmates may place outbound collect calls or use prepaid calling accounts set up by family members through the facility's contracted inmate telephone service provider.

What are the general rules for visiting an inmate in Knox County?

Visitors must be on the inmate's pre-approved visitor list and present valid, unexpired government-issued photo identification (such as a driver's license or passport). Minors must be accompanied by an adult legal guardian.

How do I find court hearing dates for someone arrested in Knox County?

Court dates, case dockets, and scheduled appearances are maintained by the Knox County Clerk of Court. Case records can be looked up through the county court docket search or by contacting the clerk's criminal division.

Is inmate arrest and booking information a matter of public record?

Yes. Under state open records statutes and Freedom of Information laws, criminal arrest logs and detention rosters are public records unless sealed or expunged by formal judicial court order.

What should I do if an indexed public record has an error or has been expunged?

If your criminal case was dismissed, sealed, or expunged, or if you wish to request record removal from our directory index, please submit documentation via our Record Removal Request page.

Compliance & Sources

11. Data Source & Directory Disclaimers

This directory compiles public custody data from published agency sources in Knox County, Tennessee. This website is an independent directory and is not affiliated with any law enforcement or government department.

FCRA Notice: We are not a Consumer Reporting Agency under 15 U.S.C. § 1681. Information may not be used for employment, housing, or credit decisions. To submit a removal request for sealed or expunged records, visit our Record Removal Request page.

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About This Public Record

Data Source: Knox County Sheriff Roster
Indexing Method: Automated daily public intake scrape
Jurisdiction: Knox County, Tennessee (TN)
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This website is an independent, non-governmental informational directory indexing publicly available county records, court clerks, and sheriff department resources. We are NOT a consumer reporting agency. The records referenced herein are public information and may not be used for employment screening, tenant background checks, insurance underwriting, or consumer credit assessment under 15 U.S.C. § 1681.