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Knox County Inmate Search & Jail Booking Roster

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

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Name	Booked	Charges	Status
GOMEZ BENITEZ, JOHENRY 32 #1715114	08 Aug 2026	DUI: FIRST OFFENSE HOLD FOR IMMIGRATION (ICE)+1 Show all 3 charges Hide DUI: FIRST OFFENSE HOLD FOR IMMIGRATION (ICE) OTHER	In custody $1,500.00
FANNIN, CASANDRA LEE 45 #517299	08 Aug 2026	MAINTAIN DWELLING FOR DRUG USE SIMPLE POSS/CASUAL EXCHANGE+6 Show all 8 charges Hide MAINTAIN DWELLING FOR DRUG USE SIMPLE POSS/CASUAL EXCHANGE TAMPERING W/ EVIDENCE DUI: FIRST OFFENSE POSS UNLAW DRUG PARAPHERNALIA USES & ACTIVITIES FAILURE TO APPEAR METH - POSSESS OR CASUAL EXCHANGE OTHER	In custody $2,000.00; $500.00; $3,000.00; $1,000.00; $2,500.00
WALKER, CONSTANCE ALETHA 38 #976420	07 Aug 2026	ROBBERY AND INTERFERENCE WITH EMERGENCY CALL (REV OF PROB) REVOCATION	In custody
SHILLINGS, CARA RHEA 51 #1325141	07 Aug 2026	THEFT (UP TO $1000)	In custody $2,500.00
MOORE, RICHARD JORDON 42 #963433	07 Aug 2026	THEFT (UP TO $1000) BURGLARY - OTHER THAN HABITAT OR NON PUBLIC BUILDING+1 Show all 3 charges Hide THEFT (UP TO $1000) BURGLARY - OTHER THAN HABITAT OR NON PUBLIC BUILDING ORGANIZED RETAIL CRIME PREVENTION ACT	In custody $5,000.00; $2,000.00; $2,500.00
MOBLEY, ANTONIO DEMARCUS 46 #243706	07 Aug 2026	ATT POSSESS WITH INTENT TO SELL OR DELIVER A CONT SUBSTANCE POSSESS WITH INTENT TO SELL, DELIVER OR MANUFACTURE COCAINE, MANUFACTURE OF COCAINE, AND POSS OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA+2 Show all 4 charges Hide ATT POSSESS WITH INTENT TO SELL OR DELIVER A CONT SUBSTANCE POSSESS WITH INTENT TO SELL, DELIVER OR MANUFACTURE COCAINE, MANUFACTURE OF COCAINE, AND POSS OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA TDOC INMATE ARRAIGNMENT	In custody $40,000.00
MCBEE, LARRY RAY 21 #1554384	07 Aug 2026	TDOC INMATE	In custody
HUNLEY, JACKIE LEROY 52 #148063	07 Aug 2026	KEEPING A PLACE OF DRUG USE AND POSS OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA (REV OF PROB) REVOCATION	In custody
CLARK, MICHELLE RENEE 34 #1124270	07 Aug 2026	THEFT OF MERCHANDISE - SHOPLIFTING OTHER	In custody
BRABSON, ANTHONY DEWAYNE 39 #956985	07 Aug 2026	THEFT AND DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE (REV OF PROB) REVOCATION	In custody
AYRES, KEEGAN KNIGHT 23 #1563630	07 Aug 2026	US MARSHAL INMATE	In custody
WILLIAMS, GJUAN MARQUIS 40 #898265	06 Aug 2026	UNLAWFUL POSSESION OF A WEAPON, EVADING ARREST, AND THEFT OF A FIREARM PAROLE VIOLATION - AGGRAVATED BURGLARY+2 Show all 4 charges Hide UNLAWFUL POSSESION OF A WEAPON, EVADING ARREST, AND THEFT OF A FIREARM PAROLE VIOLATION - AGGRAVATED BURGLARY TDOC INMATE FAILURE TO APPEAR	In custody $6,500.00; $300.00
WELLS, MEGAN LEANNE 31 #1249408	06 Aug 2026	AGG CHILD NEGLECT AND NEGLIGENT CHILD DRUG EXPOSURE STATUS	In custody $100,000.00
RODRIGUEZ GARCIA, WILSON 25 #1689323	06 Aug 2026	AGGRAVATED KIDNAPPING GPS PRIOR TO RELESSE+3 Show all 5 charges Hide AGGRAVATED KIDNAPPING GPS PRIOR TO RELESSE TWELVE (12) HOUR HOLD ENDS @ 1530 HOURS ON 07/22/2026 HOLD FOR ICE	In custody $75,000.00
RICHARDS, DEWEY LEE 62 #65700	06 Aug 2026	AGG. ASSAULT, VANDALISM, AND RECKLESS ENDANGERMENT (REV OF PROB) PRELIMINARY HEARING+1 Show all 3 charges Hide AGG. ASSAULT, VANDALISM, AND RECKLESS ENDANGERMENT (REV OF PROB) PRELIMINARY HEARING REVOCATION	In custody
PETTY, JAMIE LYNN 61 #456484	06 Aug 2026	COMMUNITY SUPERVISION VIOLATION METH - POSSESS OR CASUAL EXCHANGE+4 Show all 6 charges Hide COMMUNITY SUPERVISION VIOLATION METH - POSSESS OR CASUAL EXCHANGE SIMPLE POSS/CASUAL EXCHANGE MAINTAIN DWELLING FOR DRUG USE VIOLATION OF COMMUNITY SUPERVISION WITH CRIMINAL OFFENSE OTHER	In custody $500.00; $3,000.00; $1,000.00; $2,000.00
MASSENGILL, CALEB MARK 24 #995459	06 Aug 2026	POSSESSION OF A HANDGUN - CONVICTED FELON SIMPLE POSS/CASUAL EXCHANGE+2 Show all 4 charges Hide POSSESSION OF A HANDGUN - CONVICTED FELON SIMPLE POSS/CASUAL EXCHANGE ATT POSSESS WITH INTENT TO SELL OR DELIVER A CONT SUBSTANCE AND ATT POSS OF FIREARM DURING A DANGEROUS FELONY (REV OF PROB) TDOC INMATE	In custody $1,000.00; $500.00
LEE, BRANDY MICHELLE 34 #1196247	06 Aug 2026	THEFT (REV OF PROB) BURGLARY AND THEFT (REV OF PROB)+8 Show all 10 charges Hide THEFT (REV OF PROB) BURGLARY AND THEFT (REV OF PROB) DOMESTIC ASSAULT TWELVE HOUR HOLD ENDS ON 08/06/2026 @ 2142 HOURS LEAVE SCENE OF ACCIDENT - PROPERTY DAMAGE RECKLESS ENDANGERMENT - VEHICLE / FELONY EVADING ARREST FLIGHT - VEHICLE PRELIMINARY HEARING REVOCATION	In custody $1,000.00; $500.00; $1,500.00
JOHNSON, KEIARA JILIN 20 #1084721	06 Aug 2026	AGGRAVATED ASSAULT - USE OR DISPLAY DEADLY WEAPON AGG CHILD ABUSE/NEGLECT/ENDANGERMENT - ATT+4 Show all 6 charges Hide AGGRAVATED ASSAULT - USE OR DISPLAY DEADLY WEAPON AGG CHILD ABUSE/NEGLECT/ENDANGERMENT - ATT AGG ASSAULT (REV OF PROB) GPS REQUIRED PRIOR TO RELEASE PRELIMINARY HEARING REVOCATION	In custody $20,000.00
JOHNSON, CARLA NICOLE 51 #1176417	06 Aug 2026	DUI: FIRST OFFENSE FALSE REPORTS - EMERGENCY, BOMB, FIRE+2 Show all 4 charges Hide DUI: FIRST OFFENSE FALSE REPORTS - EMERGENCY, BOMB, FIRE AGGRAVATED ASSAULT OTHER	In custody $2,500.00; $3,500.00
JAMES, JAMES ANTHONY 62 #102627	06 Aug 2026	DUI: FOURTH DRIVING WHILE LICENSE REVOKED+1 Show all 3 charges Hide DUI: FOURTH DRIVING WHILE LICENSE REVOKED OTHER	In custody $500.00
HOLLOWAY, PRIANNA DE SHAY 26 #1433367	06 Aug 2026	RECKLESS ENDANGERMENT, VIOLATION OF NO CONTACT ORDER, AND SIMPLE POSS OF A CONT SUBSTANCE TDOC INMATE+1 Show all 3 charges Hide RECKLESS ENDANGERMENT, VIOLATION OF NO CONTACT ORDER, AND SIMPLE POSS OF A CONT SUBSTANCE TDOC INMATE VANDALISM (UP TO $1,000)	In custody $1,000.00
BAUTISTA-RIVERA, ELVIN 22 #1708528	06 Aug 2026	AGG ASSAULT TWELVE HOUR HOLD ENDS @1015 HOURS ON 06/05/2026+3 Show all 5 charges Hide AGG ASSAULT TWELVE HOUR HOLD ENDS @1015 HOURS ON 06/05/2026 GPS PRIOR TO RELEASE HOLD FOR IMMIGRATION TDOC INMATE	In custody
SILER, JEFFERY THOMAS 61 #78651	05 Aug 2026	BURGLARY - AUTO/BOAT/AIRPLANE OTHER MOTOR VEHICLE HOLD FOR PRISON-TDOC INMATE+2 Show all 4 charges Hide BURGLARY - AUTO/BOAT/AIRPLANE OTHER MOTOR VEHICLE HOLD FOR PRISON-TDOC INMATE HOLD FOR CAMPBELL COUNTY (THEFT) PRELIMINARY HEARING	In custody
POORE, BOBBY SHANE 48 #428364	05 Aug 2026	AGGRAVATED BURGLARY (HABITATION) - ATTEMPT RECKLESS ENDANGERMENT - DEADLY WEAPON INVOLVED+2 Show all 4 charges Hide AGGRAVATED BURGLARY (HABITATION) - ATTEMPT RECKLESS ENDANGERMENT - DEADLY WEAPON INVOLVED HARASSMENT ASSAULT - PHYSICAL CONTACT	In custody $5,000.00; $1,000.00
MUSSLEWHITE, CHRISTOPHER BOBBY 26 #1572405	05 Aug 2026	BURGLARY OF A VEHICLE (REV OF PROB) POSSESSION OF HANDGUN WHILE UNDER INFLUENCE+3 Show all 5 charges Hide BURGLARY OF A VEHICLE (REV OF PROB) POSSESSION OF HANDGUN WHILE UNDER INFLUENCE POSSESSION OF A HANDGUN - CONVICTED FELON PRELIMINARY HEARING REVOCATION	In custody $1,000.00; $7,500.00
KIRBY, ALEXIS DANIELLE 30 #1254980	05 Aug 2026	CONTRA IN PENAL FACILITY POSS UNLAW DRUG PARAPHERNALIA USES & ACTIVITIES+1 Show all 3 charges Hide CONTRA IN PENAL FACILITY POSS UNLAW DRUG PARAPHERNALIA USES & ACTIVITIES OTHER	In custody $500.00
IRWIN, JAMES WAYNE 35 #1268269	05 Aug 2026	CONTEMPT OF COURT - JUV PROCEEDING	In custody $2,612.00
HAYSLIP, JOHN WARREN 62 #1683766	05 Aug 2026	BURGLARY OF A VEHICLE AND POSS. OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA TDOC INMATE	In custody
GOMEZ-GARCIA, MAGDALENA 36 #1714769	05 Aug 2026	US MARSHAL INMATE (USM-41)	In custody
COFFEY, TIMOTHY G 42 #899470	05 Aug 2026	THEFT ($1,000 - $2,500) AGGRAVATED STALKING+8 Show all 10 charges Hide THEFT ($1,000 - $2,500) AGGRAVATED STALKING VIOLATION OF ORDER OF PROTECTION/RESTRAINING ORDER BURGLARY - AUTO/BOAT/AIRPLANE OTHER MOTOR VEHICLE POSS UNLAW DRUG PARAPHERNALIA USES & ACTIVITIES FRAUD USE CREDIT/DEBIT CARD - UP TO $1000 - ATT EVADING ARREST USE OR POSSESS SUBSTANCE OR DEVICE TO FALSIFY DRUG TEST HOLD FOR PRISON-TDOC INMATE GPS REQUIRED PRIOR TO RELEASE	In custody $1,000.00; $7,500.00; $2,500.00; $500.00
BRADLEY, LATAVIAN SINCLAIR 22 #1559425	05 Aug 2026	UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF A WEAPON, SIMPLE POSS OF A CONT SUBSTANCE, AND UNLAWFUL DISPLAY OF VEHICLE REGISTRATION PLATE HOLD FOR PRISON-TDOC INMATE+2 Show all 4 charges Hide UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF A WEAPON, SIMPLE POSS OF A CONT SUBSTANCE, AND UNLAWFUL DISPLAY OF VEHICLE REGISTRATION PLATE HOLD FOR PRISON-TDOC INMATE MOTION TRIAL	In custody
BOWLING, JEREMY RAY 43 #1095726	05 Aug 2026	BURGLARY AND THEFT TDOC INMATE	In custody
WIMES, JUSTIN C 45 #459079	04 Aug 2026	CONTEMPT OF COURT - JUV PROCEEDING	In custody $1,000.00
WELCH, DONOVAN LEE 24 #1462239	04 Aug 2026	AGG ASSAULT (REV OF PROB) CONTEMPT OF COURT - JUV PROCEEDING+1 Show all 3 charges Hide AGG ASSAULT (REV OF PROB) CONTEMPT OF COURT - JUV PROCEEDING REVOCATION	In custody $1,000.00
VEGA, SORIMARI SORIANO 34 #1162647	04 Aug 2026	AGG ASSAULT AND DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE CTDOC INMATE+1 Show all 3 charges Hide AGG ASSAULT AND DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE CTDOC INMATE OTHER	In custody
RHODES, TYQUAN JESSIE 25 #1503436	04 Aug 2026	POSSESSION WEAPON - CONVICTED FELON POSSESS WITH INTENT TO SELL, DELIVER OR MANUFACTURE A CONT SUBSTANCE, POSSESS WITH INTENT TO SELL, DELIVER, DISPENSE OR MANUFACTURE A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE ANALOGUE, POSSESS WITH INTENT TO SELL, DELIVER OR MANUFACTURE MARIHUANA, AND RESISTING ARREST+2 Show all 4 charges Hide POSSESSION WEAPON - CONVICTED FELON POSSESS WITH INTENT TO SELL, DELIVER OR MANUFACTURE A CONT SUBSTANCE, POSSESS WITH INTENT TO SELL, DELIVER, DISPENSE OR MANUFACTURE A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE ANALOGUE, POSSESS WITH INTENT TO SELL, DELIVER OR MANUFACTURE MARIHUANA, AND RESISTING ARREST FINANCIAL EXPLOITATION OF AN ELDERLY OR VULNERABLE ADULT, ATT. FINANCIAL EXPLOITATION OF AN ELDERLY OR VULNERABLE ADULT, ATT. THEFT, DOMESTIC ASSAULT, AND INTERFERENCE WITH EMERGENCY CALL TDOC INMATE	In custody $10,000.00
REED, JOSEPH ALVIN 20 #1690185	04 Aug 2026	DOMESTIC ASSAULT VANDALISM (UP TO $1,000)+1 Show all 3 charges Hide DOMESTIC ASSAULT VANDALISM (UP TO $1,000) PRELIMINARY HEARING	In custody $3,000.00; $2,000.00
PAUL, DARRELL ADAM 39 #516540	04 Aug 2026	THEFT (REV OF PROB) POSS UNLAW DRUG PARAPHERNALIA USES & ACTIVITIES+2 Show all 4 charges Hide THEFT (REV OF PROB) POSS UNLAW DRUG PARAPHERNALIA USES & ACTIVITIES CASUAL EXCHANGE SCHEDULE II DRUGS: FENTANYL	In custody $500.00; $10,000.00
ORCHID, NICHOLAS JAMES 41 #1497258	04 Aug 2026	HOLD FOR ANDERSON CO (VOP - VIOLATION OF SOR) SEX OFFENDER RESIDENTIAL AND WORK RESTRICTION VIOLATION+4 Show all 6 charges Hide HOLD FOR ANDERSON CO (VOP - VIOLATION OF SOR) SEX OFFENDER RESIDENTIAL AND WORK RESTRICTION VIOLATION SEXUAL OFFENDER REGISTRATION FORM CONTENTS REQUIRED PERJURY COMMITTED ON TBI SEX OFF REGISTRATION FORM VIOLATION OF COMMUNITY SUPERVISION WITH CRIMINAL OFFENSE PRELIMINARY HEARING	In custody $1,000.00
MCKINNEY, ALEA LARISSAMAE 37 #1630881	04 Aug 2026	SIMPLE POSS/CASUAL EXCHANGE HOLD FOR COCKE CO. (SIMPLE POSS, 2X POSS OF METH, POSS OF HEROIN+2 Show all 4 charges Hide SIMPLE POSS/CASUAL EXCHANGE HOLD FOR COCKE CO. (SIMPLE POSS, 2X POSS OF METH, POSS OF HEROIN TAMPERING W/ EVIDENCE OTHER	In custody $2,500.00
LORIG, WHITNEY ALYA 26 #1513935	04 Aug 2026	SCHEDULE II DRUGS: FENTANYL - .5 GRAMS OR GREATER	In custody $20,000.00
JUMP, CHARLES ROBERT 54 #953380	04 Aug 2026	FAIL DRIVR STP SCE ACC INV INJURY HOLD FOR SEVIER COUNTY SHERIFF\'S OFFICE - VOP - DOMESTIC ASSAULT	In custody $10,000.00
JONES, RYAN SCOTT 59 #1701155	04 Aug 2026	STALKING - MISD OTHER	In custody $2,000.00
JOHNSON, DEXVON JUANYA 26 #1410856	04 Aug 2026	POSSESS WITH INTENT TO SELL OR DELIVER A CONT. SUBSTANCE, AND POSS. OF A FIREARM DURING A DANGEROUS FELONY (REV OF PROB) POSSESS WITH INTENT TO SELL MARIHUANA AND UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF A WEAPON (REV OF PROB)+8 Show all 10 charges Hide POSSESS WITH INTENT TO SELL OR DELIVER A CONT. SUBSTANCE, AND POSS. OF A FIREARM DURING A DANGEROUS FELONY (REV OF PROB) POSSESS WITH INTENT TO SELL MARIHUANA AND UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF A WEAPON (REV OF PROB) FORGERY - $2,500 TO < $10,000 THEFT - 2,500-10,000 - ATTEMPT GSC BOND SOURCE ORDER IDENTITY THEFT, CRIMINAL SIMULATION, TENNESSEE COMPUTER ACT VIOLATION, FORGERY, AND THEFT PRELIMINARY HEARING REVOCATION STATUS HEARING - POST CONVICTION PETITION	In custody $10,000.00; $5,000.00; $50,000.00
GILLIAM, ALEX REED 31 #1363348	04 Aug 2026	TAMPERING W/ EVIDENCE HOLD FOR SEVIER COUNTY SHERIFF\'S OFFICE- VIOLATION OF PROBATION CIRCUIT+1 Show all 3 charges Hide TAMPERING W/ EVIDENCE HOLD FOR SEVIER COUNTY SHERIFF\'S OFFICE- VIOLATION OF PROBATION CIRCUIT OTHER	In custody $4,000.00
BOTTS, RAVEN NICHOLE 45 #1684077	04 Aug 2026	HOUSING FOR COFFEE CO	In custody
BOND, SCOTT EDWARD 60 #100687	04 Aug 2026	SEXUAL OFFENDER REGISTRATION FORM VIOLATION - ATTEMPT SIMPLE POSS/CASUAL EXCHANGE+1 Show all 3 charges Hide SEXUAL OFFENDER REGISTRATION FORM VIOLATION - ATTEMPT SIMPLE POSS/CASUAL EXCHANGE OTHER	In custody $500.00
THACKER, MICHAEL LEE-GIDEON 36 #1076604	03 Aug 2026	CONTEMPT OF COURT - JUV PROCEEDING	In custody $450.00
RICHEY, STEVE BERNARD 52 #145162	03 Aug 2026	POSS. WITH INTENT TO SELL COCAINE,POSS. WITH INTENT TO DELIVER COCAINE,POSSESS WITH INTENT TO SELL COCAINE,POSSESS WITH INTENT TO DELIVER COCAINE,POSS. WITH INTENT TO SELL A CONT. SUBSTANCE,POSS. WITH INTENT TO DELIVER A CONT. SUBSTANCE,POSSESS WITH INTENT TO SELL A CONT. SUBSTANCE,AND POSSESS WITH INTENT TO DELIVER A CONT. SUBSTANCE (REV OF PROB) OTHER	In custody

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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:

Online Booking Roster: Search the roster table above using the inmate’s full legal first and last name.
Verify Booking Details: Review the booking date, charges, assigned booking number, and bond status.
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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