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Name	Booked	Charges	Status
LINZY, JOSEPHINE NMN 34 #469014	03 Aug 2026	DUI: FIRST OFFENSE SIMPLE POSS/CASUAL EXCHANGE (MARJ	In custody
LEIGHTON, ROBERT LYNN 32 #1406256	03 Aug 2026	THEFT, POSS. OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA, SIMPLE POSS. OF A CONT. SUBSTANCE, VIOLATION OF DRIVER\'S LICENSE LAW, AND UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF A FIREARM THEFT (UP TO $1000)+4 Show all 6 charges Hide THEFT, POSS. OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA, SIMPLE POSS. OF A CONT. SUBSTANCE, VIOLATION OF DRIVER\'S LICENSE LAW, AND UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF A FIREARM THEFT (UP TO $1000) FORGERY SIMPLE POSS/CASUAL EXCHANGE HOLD FOR LA FOLLETTE POLICE DEPARTMENT-SALE OF STOLEN PROPERTY AGG BURGLARY AND THEFT	In custody $700.00; $1,000.00; $40,000.00
HART, CHARLES EDWARD 19 #1652600	03 Aug 2026	POSS OF A HANDGUN BY JUVENILE AND EVADING ARREST (REV OF PROB) AGGRAVATED ASSAULT - DOMESTIC - STRANGULATION+14 Show all 16 charges Hide POSS OF A HANDGUN BY JUVENILE AND EVADING ARREST (REV OF PROB) AGGRAVATED ASSAULT - DOMESTIC - STRANGULATION TWELVE HOUR HOLD EXPIRES ON 8/3/26 AT 0704 HOURS GPS REQUIRED PRIOR TO RELEASE VANDALISM (UP TO $1,000) FALSE IMPRISONMENT INTERFERENCE WITH EMERGENCY CALLS CHILD ABUSE/NEGLECT/ENDANGERMENT 8 YRS OR LESS - IMMINENT DANGER CUSTODIAL INTERFERENCE - FELONY EVADING ARREST AGGRAVATED BURGLARY (HABITATION) KIDNAPPING ASSAULT - BODILY INJURY PRELIMINARY HEARING REVOCATION	In custody $20,000.00; $500.00; $1,000.00; $5,000.00
GODFREY, LATISHA DANIELLE 42 #1123257	03 Aug 2026	BURGLARY(REV OF PROB) THEFT, VANDALISM, SIMPLE POSS. OF METHAMPHETAMINE, AND CRIMINAL TRESPASS (REV OF PROB)+1 Show all 3 charges Hide BURGLARY(REV OF PROB) THEFT, VANDALISM, SIMPLE POSS. OF METHAMPHETAMINE, AND CRIMINAL TRESPASS (REV OF PROB) REVOCATION	In custody
TIKHONIN, SAMUEL A 25 #1514288	02 Aug 2026	DOMESTIC ASSAULT VANDALISM (UP TO $1,000)+3 Show all 5 charges Hide DOMESTIC ASSAULT VANDALISM (UP TO $1,000) VEHICULAR ASSAULT TWELVE HOUR HOLD ENDS @1621 HOURS ON 08/02/2026 TDOC INMATE	In custody
SMITH, ANGELIA MAE 52 #1027144	02 Aug 2026	EXPLOITING AN ADULT,ABUSE OF AN ADULT,AND FORGERY (REV OF PROB) REVOCATION	In custody
ROBERTSON, CHARLES RICHARD 65 #148445	02 Aug 2026	CONSPIRACY TO POSSESS WITH INTENT TO SELL, DELIVER, OR MANUFACTURE A CONT SUBSTANCE JUDGMENT	In custody
MCKINNEY, MELANIE DENISE 56 #134591	02 Aug 2026	VANDALISM AND ASSAULT (REV OF PROB) ASSAULT (REV OF PROB)+3 Show all 5 charges Hide VANDALISM AND ASSAULT (REV OF PROB) ASSAULT (REV OF PROB) AGGRAVATED 911 CALLS IN NON-EMERGENCY SITUATIONS PROHIBITED OTHER REVOCATION	In custody $500.00
LEAL, CAMILO 40 #1711028	02 Aug 2026	DOMESTIC ASSAULT TWELVE HOUR HOLD UP 08/02/2026+2 Show all 4 charges Hide DOMESTIC ASSAULT TWELVE HOUR HOLD UP 08/02/2026 HOLD FOR ICE OTHER	In custody $1,500.00
HUDSON, WILLIAM EARL 36 #1054765	02 Aug 2026	FTA - JUV CAPIAS FAILURE TO APPEAR	In custody $1,000.00; $2,500.00
BENNETT, DONALD LEE 43 #506764	02 Aug 2026	FAILURE TO OBEY COURT ORDERS CONTEMPT OF COURT - JUV PROCEEDING+1 Show all 3 charges Hide FAILURE TO OBEY COURT ORDERS CONTEMPT OF COURT - JUV PROCEEDING FAILURE TO APPEAR	In custody $3,000.00; $350.00; $500.00; $1,000.00
JOHNSON, JAKE 36 #513655	01 Aug 2026	POSS UNLAW DRUG PARAPHERNALIA USES & ACTIVITIES SIMPLE POSS/CASUAL EXCHANGE+1 Show all 3 charges Hide POSS UNLAW DRUG PARAPHERNALIA USES & ACTIVITIES SIMPLE POSS/CASUAL EXCHANGE HOLD FOR SEVIER COUNTY - MAN, DEL, SELL, POSS OF METH	In custody
WILSON, STANLEY PERRY 55 #133814	31 Jul 2026	UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF A WEAPON TDOC INMATE	In custody
WHITESIDE, CANDRE KEITH 20 #1637380	31 Jul 2026	AGG ASSAULT (REV OF PROB) AGGRAVATED ASSAULT - DOMESTIC+4 Show all 6 charges Hide AGG ASSAULT (REV OF PROB) AGGRAVATED ASSAULT - DOMESTIC FALSE IMPRISONMENT 12 HOUR HOLD ENDS ON 08/01/2026 @ GPS REQUIRED PRIOR TO RELEASE REVOCATION	In custody $10,000.00; $1,500.00
VANCE, LORA MICHELLE 31 #954517	31 Jul 2026	DUI: FIRST OFFENSE SIMPLE POSS/CASUAL EXCHANGE+3 Show all 5 charges Hide DUI: FIRST OFFENSE SIMPLE POSS/CASUAL EXCHANGE DRIVING WHILE LICENSE SUSPENDED RECKLESS ENDANGERMENT - VEHICLE / FELONY OTHER	In custody $500.00; $5,000.00; $2,000.00
ROSE, ROBERT ALEXANDER 25 #1454009	31 Jul 2026	AGG. ASSAULT (REV OF PROB) UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF A WEAPON+4 Show all 6 charges Hide AGG. ASSAULT (REV OF PROB) UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF A WEAPON TWELVE HOUR HOLD ENDS AT 0045 ON 07-11-2026 TDOC INMATE	In custody
RAY, KYLEE DENISE 28 #1380249	31 Jul 2026	BURGLARY (REV OF PROB) FALSE RESPONSE TO LEGITIMATE OFFICER INQUIRY+2 Show all 4 charges Hide BURGLARY (REV OF PROB) FALSE RESPONSE TO LEGITIMATE OFFICER INQUIRY ACCESSORY AFTER THE FACT PRELIMINARY HEARING	In custody $2,000.00; $1,000.00
PEACOCK, DIALLO SEKOU 31 #1447126	31 Jul 2026	US MARSHAL INMATE (USM-41) OTHER	In custody
NORMAN, BRIAN 23 #1653809	31 Jul 2026	GPS REQUIRED PRIOR TO RELEASE RAPE OF A CHILD, AGG SEXUAL BATTERY, RAPE AND CONTINUOUS SEXUAL ABUSE OF A CHILD+1 Show all 3 charges Hide GPS REQUIRED PRIOR TO RELEASE RAPE OF A CHILD, AGG SEXUAL BATTERY, RAPE AND CONTINUOUS SEXUAL ABUSE OF A CHILD STATUS	In custody $250,000.00
LUSTER, ANGELA J 61 #1617083	31 Jul 2026	TAMPERING WITH EVIDENCE AND ACCESSORY AFTER THE FACT GPS REQUIRED PRIOR TO RELEASE+1 Show all 3 charges Hide TAMPERING WITH EVIDENCE AND ACCESSORY AFTER THE FACT GPS REQUIRED PRIOR TO RELEASE SENTENCING	In custody
FORTSON, JOHN LEWIS 71 #70608	31 Jul 2026	VIOLATION OF SEXUAL OFFENDER RESIDENTIAL RESTRICTIONS, VIOLATION OF SEX OFFENDER RESIDENTIAL RESTRICTIONS, AND VIOLATON OF SUPERVISION FOR LIFE LAW CTDOC INMATE	In custody
DEMPSEY, JOHN MICHAEL 35 #1285697	31 Jul 2026	SALE OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE ANALOGUE AND SALE OF A CONT SUBSTANCE (REV OF PROB) REVOCATION	In custody
COLLIATIE, RACHEL AUTUMN 40 #924326	31 Jul 2026	THEFT AND SIMPLE POSS. OF A CONT. SUBSTANCE (REV OF PROB) CONTRA - INTOXICANT/DRUGS IN PENAL FACILITY+1 Show all 3 charges Hide THEFT AND SIMPLE POSS. OF A CONT. SUBSTANCE (REV OF PROB) CONTRA - INTOXICANT/DRUGS IN PENAL FACILITY REVOCATION	In custody $4,000.00
BRIGHT, CORY SHANE 36 #1101620	31 Jul 2026	RESIST STOP,ARREST,SEARCH (NO WEAP) HOLD FOR LOUDON COUNTY - FTA ON INTRODUCTION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE+1 Show all 3 charges Hide RESIST STOP,ARREST,SEARCH (NO WEAP) HOLD FOR LOUDON COUNTY - FTA ON INTRODUCTION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE VANDALISM - $2,500	In custody $4,000.00
WHITTED, JAMES CLEON 40 #1224864	30 Jul 2026	POSS UNLAW DRUG PARAPHERNALIA USES & ACTIVITIES SIMPLE POSS/CASUAL EXCHANGE+2 Show all 4 charges Hide POSS UNLAW DRUG PARAPHERNALIA USES & ACTIVITIES SIMPLE POSS/CASUAL EXCHANGE OBSTRUCT HIGHWAY OR OTHER PASSAGEWAY OTHER	In custody $1,500.00; $1,000.00; $500.00
TILSON, JAMES BENJAMIN 54 #132126	30 Jul 2026	POSSESSION WEAPON - CONVICTED FELON POSS UNLAW DRUG PARAPHERNALIA USES & ACTIVITIES+1 Show all 3 charges Hide POSSESSION WEAPON - CONVICTED FELON POSS UNLAW DRUG PARAPHERNALIA USES & ACTIVITIES THEFT OF MERCHANDISE - UP TO $1,000	In custody $10,000.00; $1,000.00
SELLERS, DARRON MARCUS LEE 25 #1513189	30 Jul 2026	VANDALISM (REV OF PROB/JUD DIV) AGGRAVATED KIDNAPPING+6 Show all 8 charges Hide VANDALISM (REV OF PROB/JUD DIV) AGGRAVATED KIDNAPPING AGGRAVATED ASSAULT - DOMESTIC TWELVE HOUR HOLD ENDS AT 1130 ON 07-28-2026 GPS REQUIRED PRIOR TO RELEASE REVOCATION	In custody $25,000.00; $20,000.00
ROSS, JASMINE JANAE 33 #1033387	30 Jul 2026	SIMPLE POSS/CASUAL EXCHANGE	In custody
QUESENBERRY, TYLER MORGAN 32 #1493270	30 Jul 2026	BURGLARY, EVADING ARREST, RESISTING ARREST, AND ESCAPE (REV OF PROB) REVOCATION	In custody
HIGGINS, NICHOLAS WAYNE 31 #1570170	30 Jul 2026	THEFT TDOC INMATE	In custody
HATFIELD, AARON SCOTT 30 #1374063	30 Jul 2026	STATUTORY RAPE TDOC INMATE	In custody
DAVIS, MAURICE TRAVON 38 #973838	30 Jul 2026	SCHEDULE II DRUGS: COCAINE - .5 GRAMS OR GREATER MAINTAIN DWELLING FOR DRUG USE+1 Show all 3 charges Hide SCHEDULE II DRUGS: COCAINE - .5 GRAMS OR GREATER MAINTAIN DWELLING FOR DRUG USE SCHEDULE VI DRUGS: 1/2 OZ (14.175 GRAMS) -10LB MARJ/HASH	In custody
CHILDRESS, ERICA BRECHELLE 36 #1628947	30 Jul 2026	SIMPLE POSS/CASUAL EXCHANGE HOLD FOR SULLIVAN COUNTY- THEFT	In custody
CHANDLER, CHARLES GREGORY 40 #919018	30 Jul 2026	AGG ASSAULT AND UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF A WEAPON (REV OF PROB) REVOCATION	In custody
BRIGHT, REBECCA GAIL 42 #520709	30 Jul 2026	ATT. POSSESS WITH INTENT TO SELL OR DELIVER A CONT. SUBSTANCE (REV OF PROB) REVOCATION	In custody
WILSON, ANYA JAY 44 #1187204	29 Jul 2026	FAILURE TO OBEY COURT ORDERS	In custody $1,500.00
WEST, DYLAN SKYLAR 31 #1708168	29 Jul 2026	THEFT AND POSS. OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA HOLD FOR ANDERSON COUNTY-VOP-METH+1 Show all 3 charges Hide THEFT AND POSS. OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA HOLD FOR ANDERSON COUNTY-VOP-METH TDOC INMATE	In custody
WALLS, CHRISTOPHER ALLEN 58 #106842	29 Jul 2026	THEFT (REV OF PROB) POSS UNLAW DRUG PARAPHERNALIA USES & ACTIVITIES+5 Show all 7 charges Hide THEFT (REV OF PROB) POSS UNLAW DRUG PARAPHERNALIA USES & ACTIVITIES DRIVING WHILE LICENSE REVOKED - 2ND OR SUBSEQUENT AGGRAVATED ASSAULT - STRANGULATION OTHER PRELIMINARY HEARING REVOCATION	In custody $1,000.00; $10,000.00
UNDERWOOD, WILLIAM SHANE 34 #1094687	29 Jul 2026	THEFT OF PROPERTY (UP TO $1,000) THEFT OF MERCHANDISE - UP TO $1,000+2 Show all 4 charges Hide THEFT OF PROPERTY (UP TO $1,000) THEFT OF MERCHANDISE - UP TO $1,000 THEFT OF MERCHANDISE - SHOPLIFTING THEFT (UP TO $1000)	In custody
TREADWAY, THOMAS NEIL 48 #503932	29 Jul 2026	POSSESS WITH INTENT TO SELL OR DELIVER A CONT. SUBSTANCE TDOC INMATE	In custody
ROSE, TRISTON JOHN 22 #1570042	29 Jul 2026	BURGLARY - AUTO/BOAT/AIRPLANE OTHER MOTOR VEHICLE - ATT BURGLARY - AUTO/BOAT/AIRPLANE OTHER MOTOR VEHICLE+1 Show all 3 charges Hide BURGLARY - AUTO/BOAT/AIRPLANE OTHER MOTOR VEHICLE - ATT BURGLARY - AUTO/BOAT/AIRPLANE OTHER MOTOR VEHICLE OTHER	In custody $4,000.00
RAY, TREQUAN DYRELLE 30 #1281707	29 Jul 2026	RECKLESS ENDANGERMENT (REV OF PROB) HOLD FOR BLOUNT CO. (FTA - THEFT OF MERCHANDISE)+6 Show all 8 charges Hide RECKLESS ENDANGERMENT (REV OF PROB) HOLD FOR BLOUNT CO. (FTA - THEFT OF MERCHANDISE) EVADING ARREST FLIGHT - VEHICLE CRIMINAL IMPERSONATION THEFT (UP TO $1000) PRELIMINARY HEARING REVOCATION OTHER	In custody $5,000.00; $500.00; $2,000.00
NICHOLAS, JARAT MACKINZIE 36 #1237662	29 Jul 2026	VANDALISM AND EVADING ARREST HOLD FOR ANDERESON COUNTY - POV EVADING AND DRIVING ON SUSPENDED+1 Show all 3 charges Hide VANDALISM AND EVADING ARREST HOLD FOR ANDERESON COUNTY - POV EVADING AND DRIVING ON SUSPENDED TDOC INMATE	In custody
MINGE, LARRY RAY 63 #63126	29 Jul 2026	AGG ASSAULT AND DOMESTIC ASSAULT METH - MFG, DELIVER, SALE, POSS WITH INTENT+2 Show all 4 charges Hide AGG ASSAULT AND DOMESTIC ASSAULT METH - MFG, DELIVER, SALE, POSS WITH INTENT PRETRIAL GPS PRIOR TO RELEASE STATUS	In custody $20,000.00; $40,000.00
LONGMIRE, MACKENZEY JAMES 43 #910906	29 Jul 2026	SCHEDULE II DRUGS: METH - MFG, DEL, SELL, POSS TAMPERONG WITH EVIDENCE, INTRO OF CONTRABAND INTO A PENAL FACILITY, AND EVADING ARREST+3 Show all 5 charges Hide SCHEDULE II DRUGS: METH - MFG, DEL, SELL, POSS TAMPERONG WITH EVIDENCE, INTRO OF CONTRABAND INTO A PENAL FACILITY, AND EVADING ARREST POSSESS WITH INTENT TO SELL, DELIVER, OR MANUFACTURE A CONT SUBSTANCE AND SIMPLE POSS OF A CONT SUBSTANCE HOLD FOR ANDERSON COUNTY- CONTEMPT OF COURT TDOC INMATE	In custody $10,000.00
FOSTER, WILLIAM FILMORE 47 #453611	29 Jul 2026	SIMPLE POSS/CASUAL EXCHANGE	In custody
DAY, DAVID WAYNE 36 #1101581	29 Jul 2026	DUI: THIRD OFFENSE HOLD FOR LOUDON CO. (VOP: ATT. AGG ASSAULT)	In custody $13,000.00
COOK, MICHAEL TAVON 32 #1171999	29 Jul 2026	POSSESS WITH INTENT TO SELL, DELIVER, OR MANUFACTURE COCAINE, POSSESS WITH INTENT TO SELL, DELIVER, OR MANUFACTURE A CONT SUBSTANCE, POSS OF A FIREARM DURING A DANGEROUS FELONY, UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF A WEAPON, POSS OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA, AND EVADING ARREST PRELIMINARY HEARING+2 Show all 4 charges Hide POSSESS WITH INTENT TO SELL, DELIVER, OR MANUFACTURE COCAINE, POSSESS WITH INTENT TO SELL, DELIVER, OR MANUFACTURE A CONT SUBSTANCE, POSS OF A FIREARM DURING A DANGEROUS FELONY, UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF A WEAPON, POSS OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA, AND EVADING ARREST PRELIMINARY HEARING TRIAL OTHER	In custody
CHIGANO, JOIRDAN DAVON 21 #1612106	29 Jul 2026	VANDALISM, ATT BURGLARY OF A VEHICLE, AND THEFT (REV OF PROB) IDENTITY THEFT, THEFT, AND EVADING ARREST (REV OF PROB)+1 Show all 3 charges Hide VANDALISM, ATT BURGLARY OF A VEHICLE, AND THEFT (REV OF PROB) IDENTITY THEFT, THEFT, AND EVADING ARREST (REV OF PROB) REVOCATION	In custody
BYRD, CODY SCOTT 35 #1118320	29 Jul 2026	ATT POSSESS WITH INTENT TO SELL OR DELIVER A CONT SUBSTANCE AND SIMPLE POSS OF A CONT SUBSTANCE SCHEDULE I DRUGS+1 Show all 3 charges Hide ATT POSSESS WITH INTENT TO SELL OR DELIVER A CONT SUBSTANCE AND SIMPLE POSS OF A CONT SUBSTANCE SCHEDULE I DRUGS TDOC INMATE	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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