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Name	Booked	Charges	Status
BEAVER, JOSEPH MICHAEL 35 #1059050	18 Mar 2026	AGG BURGLARY AND THEFT PLEA DEADLINE	In custody $10,000.00
STYLES, JASYE DEWONE 23 #1527590	17 Mar 2026	VANDALISM (UP TO $1,000) 12 HR HOLD ENDS 3-18-2026 @0445 HRS+2 Show all 4 charges Hide VANDALISM (UP TO $1,000) 12 HR HOLD ENDS 3-18-2026 @0445 HRS PRETRIAL GPS PRIOR TO RELEASE W/ VOP	In custody
LONG, RICHARD LYNN 62 #105389	17 Mar 2026	ABUSE OF CORPSE TAMPERING W/ EVIDENCE+1 Show all 3 charges Hide ABUSE OF CORPSE TAMPERING W/ EVIDENCE GSC BOND SOURCE ORDER	In custody $2,000.00; $5,000.00
PERRY, JAMES 42 #1610772	16 Mar 2026	VOLUNTARY MANSLAUGHTER, EMPLOYING A FIREARM DURING A DANGEROUS FELONY, AND UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF A WEAPON TRIAL	In custody
THAMES, JAMIEN SHAWAN 35 #1152915	13 Mar 2026	UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF A WEAPON, EVADING ARREST, RECKLESS ENDANGERMENT, RESISTING ARREST, FAILURE TO DRIVE WITHIN A SINGLE LANE OF TRAFFIC, VIOLATION OF STATE REGISTRATION LAW, AND FAILURE TO PROVIDE PROPER EVIDENCE OF FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY STATUS+1 Show all 3 charges Hide UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF A WEAPON, EVADING ARREST, RECKLESS ENDANGERMENT, RESISTING ARREST, FAILURE TO DRIVE WITHIN A SINGLE LANE OF TRAFFIC, VIOLATION OF STATE REGISTRATION LAW, AND FAILURE TO PROVIDE PROPER EVIDENCE OF FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY STATUS REPORT BACK	In custody
EDWARDS, CHRISTOPHER WYATT 30 #1501235	13 Mar 2026	POSSESSION WEAPON - CONVICTED FELON SIMPLE POSS/CASUAL EXCHANGE	In custody $7,500.00
CIRCELLO, COREY WAYNE 32 #1611341	13 Mar 2026	SIMPLE POSS/CASUAL EXCHANGE	In custody
BAIRD, JERMAINE 39 #1542126	13 Mar 2026	POSSESS WITH INTENT TO SELL OR DELIVER A CONT. SUBSTANCE, SIMPLE POSS. OF A CONT. SUBSTANCE, SPEEDING, FAILURE TO DRIVE WITHIN A SINGLE LANE OF TRAFFIC, AND VIOLATION OF DRIVER\'S LICENSE LAW FEDERAL DETAINER+1 Show all 3 charges Hide POSSESS WITH INTENT TO SELL OR DELIVER A CONT. SUBSTANCE, SIMPLE POSS. OF A CONT. SUBSTANCE, SPEEDING, FAILURE TO DRIVE WITHIN A SINGLE LANE OF TRAFFIC, AND VIOLATION OF DRIVER\'S LICENSE LAW FEDERAL DETAINER TDOC INMATE	In custody
WENSELL, JON KEITH 46 #451715	12 Mar 2026	UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF A WEAPON, EVADING ARREST, UNLAWFUL TURN, VIOLATION OF DRIVERS LICENSE LAW, DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE, VANDALISM, AGG ASSAULT, TAMPERING WITH EVIDENCE, KEEPING A PLACE OF DRUG USE, POSSESS WITH INTENT TO SELL, DELIVER, OR MANUFACTURE COCAINE, POSS OF A FIREARM DURING A DANGEROUS FELONY, POSS OF HANDGUN WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE, AND RESISTING ARREST GSC BOND SOURCE ORDER	In custody $42,000.00
MILLER, MICHAEL HOUSTON 55 #135625	12 Mar 2026	BURGLARY AND VANDALISM TDOC INMATE	In custody
GOLDEN, GLENN LAVESTER 59 #485578	12 Mar 2026	POSS UNLAW DRUG PARAPHERNALIA USES & ACTIVITIES	In custody
BATES, SAMUEL D 29 #1394284	12 Mar 2026	FELONY MURDER AGG CHILD ABUSE AND FALSE REPORT+2 Show all 4 charges Hide FELONY MURDER AGG CHILD ABUSE AND FALSE REPORT PRE-TRIAL CONFERENCE TRIAL	In custody $500,000.00
REAGAN, CHASE ELLIOTT 41 #1699086	11 Mar 2026	SIMPLE POSS/CASUAL EXCHANGE HOLD FOR BLOUNT COUNTY - DRIVING ON REVOKED LICENSE (FTA)+1 Show all 3 charges Hide SIMPLE POSS/CASUAL EXCHANGE HOLD FOR BLOUNT COUNTY - DRIVING ON REVOKED LICENSE (FTA) HOLD FOR SEVIER COUNTY - POSSESSION OF A WEAPON OF A CONVICTED FELON (CAPIAS)	In custody $10,000.00
GREER, CARL NMN 61 #1195651	11 Mar 2026	THEFT THEFT AND BURGLARY+2 Show all 4 charges Hide THEFT THEFT AND BURGLARY BURGLARY - COMMITS OR ATTEMPTS TO COMMIT A FELONY, THEFT OR ASSAULT HOLD FOR METRO NASHVILLE PD - FTA THEFT OF MERCHANDISE $1,000 OR LESS	In custody $5,000.00
BURNETTE, JONATHAN SCOTT 40 #1169601	11 Mar 2026	BURGLARY HOLD FOR ANDERSON COUNTY - CONTEMPT OF COURT+1 Show all 3 charges Hide BURGLARY HOLD FOR ANDERSON COUNTY - CONTEMPT OF COURT TDOC INMATE	In custody
MILLS, ZACHARY A 29 #1126550	10 Mar 2026	AGG RAPE OF A CHILD, INCEST, RAPE OF A CHILD AND AGG SEXUAL BATTERY GPS PRIOR TO RELEASE+1 Show all 3 charges Hide AGG RAPE OF A CHILD, INCEST, RAPE OF A CHILD AND AGG SEXUAL BATTERY GPS PRIOR TO RELEASE TRIAL	In custody $100,000.00
MARTIN, MICHELLE ANN 46 #520523	10 Mar 2026	FIRST DEGREE MURDER - ATTEMPT FUGITIVE FROM JUSTICE - FELONY+1 Show all 3 charges Hide FIRST DEGREE MURDER - ATTEMPT FUGITIVE FROM JUSTICE - FELONY OTHER	In custody $100,000.00
DOTSON, BRIAN EDWARD 42 #942244	10 Mar 2026	POSSESSION WEAPON - CONVICTED FELON SCHEDULE II DRUGS: MFG, DEL, SELL, POSS+2 Show all 4 charges Hide POSSESSION WEAPON - CONVICTED FELON SCHEDULE II DRUGS: MFG, DEL, SELL, POSS CONTRA IN PENAL FACILITY OTHER	In custody $20,000.00; $7,000.00
COFFMAN, CHARLES DAKOTA 21 #1615488	10 Mar 2026	ATT FIRST DEGREE MURDER, AGG KIDNAPPING, FALSE IMPRISONMENT, TAMPERING WITH EVIDENCE, AND THEFT PLEA DEADLINE	In custody $148,500.00
WOODS, JONTERYUS MONTRELL 32 #1633710	09 Mar 2026	FRAUDULENT USE OF DEBIT CARD, THEFT, AGG ROBBERY, AGG ASSAULT, INTERFERENCE WITH EMERGENCY CALL, DOMESTIC ASSAULT, ESP AGG KIDNAPPING, POSS OF A FIREARM DURING A DANGEROUS FELONY, EMPLOYING A FIREARM DURING A DANGEROUS FELONY, AND UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF A WEAPON 12 HOUR HOLD ENDS ON 02/22/2026 @+2 Show all 4 charges Hide FRAUDULENT USE OF DEBIT CARD, THEFT, AGG ROBBERY, AGG ASSAULT, INTERFERENCE WITH EMERGENCY CALL, DOMESTIC ASSAULT, ESP AGG KIDNAPPING, POSS OF A FIREARM DURING A DANGEROUS FELONY, EMPLOYING A FIREARM DURING A DANGEROUS FELONY, AND UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF A WEAPON 12 HOUR HOLD ENDS ON 02/22/2026 @ GPS REQUIRED PRIOR TO RELEASE PLEA DEADLINE	In custody $100,000.00
RILEY, LINDSEY NICOLE 33 #1366395	09 Mar 2026	DUI: FIRST OFFENSE POSSESS WITH INTENT TO SELL, DELIVER OR MANUFACTURE A CONT SUBSTANCE, KEEPING A PLACE OF DRUG USE, POSS OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA, AND SIMPLE POSS OF A CONT SUBSTANCE+1 Show all 3 charges Hide DUI: FIRST OFFENSE POSSESS WITH INTENT TO SELL, DELIVER OR MANUFACTURE A CONT SUBSTANCE, KEEPING A PLACE OF DRUG USE, POSS OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA, AND SIMPLE POSS OF A CONT SUBSTANCE REVOCATION	In custody $1,500.00
MCGILL, JEFFREY ALLEN 62 #76246	06 Mar 2026	POSSESS WITH INTENT TO SELL OR DELIVER A CONT. SUBSTANCE (REV OF PROB) POSS UNLAW DRUG PARAPHERNALIA USES & ACTIVITIES+2 Show all 4 charges Hide POSSESS WITH INTENT TO SELL OR DELIVER A CONT. SUBSTANCE (REV OF PROB) POSS UNLAW DRUG PARAPHERNALIA USES & ACTIVITIES SCHEDULE II DRUGS: MFG, DEL, SELL, POSS - ATTEMPT REVOCATION	In custody $500.00; $15,000.00
FODER, MARC 41 #1622984	06 Mar 2026	RECKLESS ENDANGERMENT AND VANDALISM (REV OF PROB) EVADING ARREST AND ASSAULT (REV OF PROB)+3 Show all 5 charges Hide RECKLESS ENDANGERMENT AND VANDALISM (REV OF PROB) EVADING ARREST AND ASSAULT (REV OF PROB) BURGLARY REVOCATION OTHER	In custody
DAMRON, ROBERT LEE 39 #1039494	06 Mar 2026	BURGLARY AND THEFT BURGLARY OF A VEHICLE+1 Show all 3 charges Hide BURGLARY AND THEFT BURGLARY OF A VEHICLE TDOC INMATE	In custody
WELLS, BRANDON CHRISTOPHER 22 #1537644	05 Mar 2026	AGG. BURGLARY POSSESS WITH INTENT TO SELL, DELIVER OR MANUFACTURE A CONT SUBSTANCE AND CRIMINAL IMPERSONATION+2 Show all 4 charges Hide AGG. BURGLARY POSSESS WITH INTENT TO SELL, DELIVER OR MANUFACTURE A CONT SUBSTANCE AND CRIMINAL IMPERSONATION HOLD FOR ANDERSON CO (DRIVING WHILE LICENSE REVOKED) TDOC INMATE	In custody
NOE, ROBERT DOUGLAS 38 #989288	05 Mar 2026	GPS PRIOR TO RELEASE SECOND DEGREE MURDER, DELIVER FENTANYL, DELIVER AN ANALOGUE OR DERIVATIVE OF FENTANYL, DELIVERY OF A CONT SUBSTANCE, POSSESS WITH INTENT TO SELL, DELIVER OR MANUFACTURE A CONT SUBSTANCE, AND KEEPING A PLACE OF DRUG USE+1 Show all 3 charges Hide GPS PRIOR TO RELEASE SECOND DEGREE MURDER, DELIVER FENTANYL, DELIVER AN ANALOGUE OR DERIVATIVE OF FENTANYL, DELIVERY OF A CONT SUBSTANCE, POSSESS WITH INTENT TO SELL, DELIVER OR MANUFACTURE A CONT SUBSTANCE, AND KEEPING A PLACE OF DRUG USE STATUS	In custody $400,000.00
LAPLUME, ALEXANDRA R 25 #1461250	05 Mar 2026	MAINTAIN DWELLING FOR DRUG USE SCHEDULE VI DRUGS: 1/2 OZ (14.175 GRAMS) -10LB MARJ/HASH	In custody $4,000.00; $5,000.00; $20,000.00; $7,500.00
BOLDEN, JACK JAMARCUS 36 #1055404	05 Mar 2026	UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF A WEAPON, EVADING ARREST, RECKLESS ENDANGERMENT, FAILURE TO PROVIDE PROPER EVIDENCE OF FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY, AND AGG ASSAULT FEDERAL DETAINER+2 Show all 4 charges Hide UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF A WEAPON, EVADING ARREST, RECKLESS ENDANGERMENT, FAILURE TO PROVIDE PROPER EVIDENCE OF FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY, AND AGG ASSAULT FEDERAL DETAINER STATUS TRIAL	In custody
HARRIS, MALAKIAH LAMAR 17 #1699573	04 Mar 2026	FIRST DEGREE MURDER AND TAMPERING WITH EVIDENCE GPS REQUIRED PRIOR TO RELEASE+1 Show all 3 charges Hide FIRST DEGREE MURDER AND TAMPERING WITH EVIDENCE GPS REQUIRED PRIOR TO RELEASE STATUS	In custody $4,000,000.00
OSBORNE, DEVON STONE 27 #1432488	03 Mar 2026	BURGLARY OF A VEHICLE AND VANDALISM TDOC INMATE	In custody
MANIS, CAITLIN LEEANN 28 #1317812	03 Mar 2026	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, DELIVER OR MANUFACTURE A CONT. SUBSTANCE, POSSESS WITH INTENT TO SELL, DELIVER OR MANUFACTURE A CONT. SUBSTANCE, SIMPLE POSS. OF A CONT. SUBSTANCE, KEEPING A PLACE OF DRUG USE, AND VIOLATION OF THE DRIVER\'S LICENSE LAW STATUS	In custody $45,000.00
DRAPER, KRISTOPHER ALLEN 53 #167392	02 Mar 2026	POSSESS WITH INTENT TO SELL OR DELIVER A CONT. SUBSTANCE AND ATT. POSSESS WITH INTENT TO SELL OR DELIVER A CONT. SUBSTANCE SENTENCING	In custody $15,500.00
LIGHT, BRANDON SCOTT 34 #1248902	27 Feb 2026	SECOND DEGREE MURDER, SALE OF A CONT SUBSTANCE AND DELIVERY OF A CONT SUBSTANCE COURT ORDER - GPS / PRETRIAL GPS PRIOR TO RELEASE+2 Show all 4 charges Hide SECOND DEGREE MURDER, SALE OF A CONT SUBSTANCE AND DELIVERY OF A CONT SUBSTANCE COURT ORDER - GPS / PRETRIAL GPS PRIOR TO RELEASE CRIMINAL COURT BOND CONDITIONS STATUS	In custody $100,000.00
DEBUSK, CHARLES ANTHONY 57 #1409717	27 Feb 2026	ATT FIRST DEGREE MURDER, AGG ASSAULT, AND RECKLESS ENDANGERMENT STATUS	In custody $1,000,000.00
BURRELL, MATTHEW PAUL 41 #1342159	27 Feb 2026	PROMOTION OF METHAMPHETAMINE MANUFACTURE AND THEFT (REV OF PROB) HOLD FOR GREENE CO. ( VOP - BURGLARY AND THEFT 1K TO 2.5K)+3 Show all 5 charges Hide PROMOTION OF METHAMPHETAMINE MANUFACTURE AND THEFT (REV OF PROB) HOLD FOR GREENE CO. ( VOP - BURGLARY AND THEFT 1K TO 2.5K) POSS UNLAW DRUG PARAPHERNALIA USES & ACTIVITIES PROHIBITED WEAPONS-KNUCKLES SIMPLE POSS/CASUAL EXCHANGE (MARJ	In custody $2,500.00
SMITH, BLAKE HUNTER 37 #1244154	26 Feb 2026	ASSAULT - BODILY INJURY DUI: FIRST OFFENSE+3 Show all 5 charges Hide ASSAULT - BODILY INJURY DUI: FIRST OFFENSE EXPIRES ON 02/26/2026 AT 2234 HOURS REPORT BACK	In custody
SLIGH, STEVEN MARTIN 34 #1112285	25 Feb 2026	AGGRAVATED ASSAULT - DOMESTIC - STRANGULATION PAROLE VIOLATION - AGGRAVATED ASSAULT+1 Show all 3 charges Hide AGGRAVATED ASSAULT - DOMESTIC - STRANGULATION PAROLE VIOLATION - AGGRAVATED ASSAULT TDOC INMATE	In custody
JIMENEZ, PASQUAL 41 #1689635	25 Feb 2026	ATT AGG ASSAULT HOLD FOR ICE+1 Show all 3 charges Hide ATT AGG ASSAULT HOLD FOR ICE TDOC INMATE	In custody
CLARK, THAMYUS RASHAUN 20 #1614977	25 Feb 2026	AGG ASSAULT AND RECKLESS ENDANGERMENT PROBATION/JUDGMENT+1 Show all 3 charges Hide AGG ASSAULT AND RECKLESS ENDANGERMENT PROBATION/JUDGMENT JUDGMENT	In custody
WILLIAMS, COREY NICHOLAS 40 #1061934	24 Feb 2026	CONSPIRACY TO POSSESS WITH INTENT TO SELL, DELIVER OR MANUFACTURE A CONT SUBSTANCE CTDOC INMATE	In custody
BAKER, JONATHAN 44 #1453952	23 Feb 2026	FELONY DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE AND RECKLESS ENDANGERMENT JUDGMENT	In custody
DAVIDSON, STEPHON DIONTIA 28 #1605546	21 Feb 2026	AGGRAVATED ASSAULT - DOMESTIC - STRANGULATION ATT. SECOND DEGREE MURDER, UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF A WEAPON, AND EMPLOYING A FIREARM DURING A DANGEROUS FELONY (REV OF PROB)+1 Show all 3 charges Hide AGGRAVATED ASSAULT - DOMESTIC - STRANGULATION ATT. SECOND DEGREE MURDER, UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF A WEAPON, AND EMPLOYING A FIREARM DURING A DANGEROUS FELONY (REV OF PROB) REVOCATION	In custody
EVANS, DANIEL BLAKE 49 #1693455	20 Feb 2026	POSSESS WITH INTENT TO SELL OR DELIVER A CONT SUBSTANCE TDOC INMATE	In custody
SMITH, JR, DONAL R 24 #1579596	19 Feb 2026	RAPE, STATUTORY RAPE, AND CONTRIBUTING TO DELINQUENCY COURT ORDER - GPS / PRETRAIL GPS PRIOR TO RELEASE+1 Show all 3 charges Hide RAPE, STATUTORY RAPE, AND CONTRIBUTING TO DELINQUENCY COURT ORDER - GPS / PRETRAIL GPS PRIOR TO RELEASE PLEA DEADLINE	In custody $70,000.00
ROGERS, RONALD BENARD 30 #1581308	19 Feb 2026	VOLUNTARY MANSLAUGHTER, EMPLOYING A FIREARM DURING A DANGEROUS FELONY, AGG. ASSAULT, UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF A WEAPON SENTENCING	In custody
FARMER, DARREN WAYNE 43 #1182633	18 Feb 2026	IDENTITY THEFT (REV OF PROB) HOLD FOR SEVIER COUNTY - VOP THEFT+3 Show all 5 charges Hide IDENTITY THEFT (REV OF PROB) HOLD FOR SEVIER COUNTY - VOP THEFT FUGITIVE FROM JUSTICE - FELONY OTHER REVOCATION	In custody
THOMAS, JASMINE MARIE 33 #1305134	17 Feb 2026	CONSPIRACY TO POSSESS WITH INTENT TO SELL A CONT SUBSTANCE, CONSPIRACY TO POSSESS WITH INTENT TO SELL OR DELIVER A CONT SUBSTANCE, SECOND DEGREE MURDER, SELL, DELIVER, OR POSSESS WITH INTENT TO SELL OR DELIVER FENTANYL, SALE OF A CONT SUBSTANCE, DELIVERY OF A CONT SUBSTANCE, SALE OF COCAINE, DELIVERY OF COCAINE, KEEPING A PLACE OF DRUG USE, POSS OF A FIREARM DURING A DANGEROUS FELONY, AND TAMPERING WITH EVIDENCE STATUS	In custody $750,000.00
TAYLOR, HYACINTH KEYONTE 32 #1697786	17 Feb 2026	GPS MONITOR HOLD FOR HAMILTON COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE-VOP-AGGRAVATED ASSAULT+2 Show all 4 charges Hide GPS MONITOR HOLD FOR HAMILTON COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE-VOP-AGGRAVATED ASSAULT CONSPIRACY TO POSSESS WITH INTENT TO SELL, DELIVER OR MANUFACTURE A CONT SUBSTANCE, SALE OF COCAINE, DELIVERY OF COCAINE, AND POSSESS WITH INTENT TO SELL, DELIVER OR MANUFACTURE COCAINE TRIAL	In custody $500,000.00
SEWELL, JASON TRAVIS 45 #450990	17 Feb 2026	AGGRAVATED BURGLARY TDOC INMATE	In custody
PHILLIPS, ALBERT LEE 54 #234509	17 Feb 2026	BURGLARY OF A VEHICLE 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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