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Name Booked Charges Status
YATES, CHEYENNE NICOLE
27
#1674233
 31 Aug 2026
  • DUI: SECOND OFFENSE
  • REPORT BACK
 In custody
WYATT, WILLIAM TYLER
44
#996446
 31 Aug 2026
  • DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE AND EVADING ARREST
  • STATUS
 In custody
WINGETT, MATTHEW WILLIAM
48
#437816
 31 Aug 2026
  • POSSESS WITH INTENT TO SELL, DELIVER OR MANUFACTURE A CONT SUBSTANCE
  • BURGLARY - OTHER THAN HABITAT OR NON PUBLIC BUILDING+2
Show all 4 charges
  • POSSESS WITH INTENT TO SELL, DELIVER OR MANUFACTURE A CONT SUBSTANCE
  • BURGLARY - OTHER THAN HABITAT OR NON PUBLIC BUILDING
  • PRELIMINARY HEARING
  • PLEA DEADLINE
 In custody
$4,500.00
WILLIAMS, ISABELLA
20
#1712577
 31 Aug 2026
  • GSC BOND SOURCE ORDER
  • SCHEDULE II DRUGS: FENTANYL - .5 GRAMS OR GREATER+6
Show all 8 charges
  • GSC BOND SOURCE ORDER
  • SCHEDULE II DRUGS: FENTANYL - .5 GRAMS OR GREATER
  • SCHEDULE II DRUGS: COCAINE - .5 GRAMS OR GREATER
  • EVADING ARREST RISK OF DEATH OR INJURY - VEHICLE INVOLVED
  • DRAG RACING PENALTY
  • METH - MFG, DELIVER, SELL, POSS WITH INTENT - >= 1/2 GRAM
  • RECKLESS ENDANGERMENT - DEADLY WEAPON INVOLVED
  • OTHER
 In custody
$25,000.00; $5,000.00; $2,500.00
WILLIAMS, BILLY DEE
45
#505648
 31 Aug 2026
  • POSS UNLAW DRUG PARAPHERNALIA - ATTEMPT
  • THEFT OF MERCHANDISE - SHOPLIFTING+3
Show all 5 charges
  • POSS UNLAW DRUG PARAPHERNALIA - ATTEMPT
  • THEFT OF MERCHANDISE - SHOPLIFTING
  • THEFT (UP TO $1000) (RECIDIVIST)
  • ORGANIZED RETAIL CRIME PREVENTION ACT
  • PRELIMINARY HEARING
 In custody
$500.00; $1,000.00; $4,000.00
WALDROP, BELINDA YVONN
43
#999776
 31 Aug 2026
  • POSS UNLAW DRUG PARAPHERNALIA USES & ACTIVITIES
  • OTHER
 In custody
$500.00
SMITH, STERLING MCGUIRE
38
#983511
 31 Aug 2026
  • DOMESTIC ASSAULT
  • VIOLATION OF PROTECTIVE ORDER - CONDITIONS OF RELEASE+5
Show all 7 charges
  • DOMESTIC ASSAULT
  • VIOLATION OF PROTECTIVE ORDER - CONDITIONS OF RELEASE
  • 12 HOUR HOLD ENDS ON 08/31/2026 @
  • SCHEDULE I DRUGS: MFG, DEL, SELL, POSS
  • SCHEDULE III DRUGS: MFG, DEL, SELL, POSS
  • SCHEDULE II DRUGS: FENTANYL - .5 GRAMS OR GREATER
  • PRELIMINARY HEARING
 In custody
$1,000.00; $20,000.00
ROEBUCK, RYAN LESEAN
42
#898685
 31 Aug 2026
  • SIMPLE POSS/CASUAL EXCHANGE - ATTEMPT
  • AGGRAVATED ASSAULT+1
Show all 3 charges
  • SIMPLE POSS/CASUAL EXCHANGE - ATTEMPT
  • AGGRAVATED ASSAULT
  • OTHER
 In custody
$15,000.00
OWEN, MICHAEL DEWAYNE
41
#893835
 31 Aug 2026
  • DOMESTIC ASSAULT
  • OTHER
 In custody
ORTIZ, JAMES NMN
59
#147285
 31 Aug 2026
  • RESIST STOP,ARREST,SEARCH (NO WEAP)
  • SIMPLE POSS/CASUAL EXCHANGE+1
Show all 3 charges
  • RESIST STOP,ARREST,SEARCH (NO WEAP)
  • SIMPLE POSS/CASUAL EXCHANGE
  • PRELIMINARY HEARING
 In custody
$1,000.00; $1,500.00
MARTINS, JASON LETREZ
44
#1290459
 31 Aug 2026
  • INTRO OF CONTRABAND INTO A PENAL FACILITY (REV OF PROB)
  • DOMESTIC ASSAULT
 In custody
MARLOW, JAMES
35
#1611540
 31 Aug 2026
  • KEEPING A PLACE OF DRUG USE, TAMPERING WITH EVIDENCE, POSS. OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA, AND UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF A WEAPON (REV OF PROB)
 In custody
MACKEY, TRACY ALLEN
34
#1351452
 31 Aug 2026
  • ATT POSSESS WITH INTENT TO SELL OR DELIVER A CONT SUBSTANCE AND SIMPLE POSS OF A CONT SUBSTANCE (REV OF PROB)
  • REVOCATION
 In custody
LONG, ANTHONY DANIEL
38
#987589
 31 Aug 2026
  • THEFT (UP TO $1000)
  • VANDALISM - $2,500
 In custody
$3,000.00
LEE, GERALD
42
#1638475
 31 Aug 2026
  • EVADING ARREST AND RECKLESS DRIVING
  • BURGLARY OF A VEHICLE, FRADULENT USE OF CREDIT CARD, AND IDENTITY THEFT+2
Show all 4 charges
  • EVADING ARREST AND RECKLESS DRIVING
  • BURGLARY OF A VEHICLE, FRADULENT USE OF CREDIT CARD, AND IDENTITY THEFT
  • BURGLARY OF A VEHICLE, THEFT, AND VANDALISM
  • STATUS
 In custody
HOOGHE, THOMAS J
69
#943043
 31 Aug 2026
  • BURGLARY, THEFT, AND BURGLARY OF A VEHICLE
  • HOLD FOR DAVIDSON COUNTY - ORDER OF TRANS
 In custody
HOLMES, SCOTTIE LEE
51
#429825
 31 Aug 2026
  • CONTEMPT OF COURT - JUV PROCEEDING
 In custody
$200.00
HICKS, JAMES NATHAN
45
#906244
 31 Aug 2026
  • RAPE, AGG RAPE, AGG ASSAULT, AND DOMESTIC ASSAULT
  • 12 HOUR HOLD ENDS ON 02/22/2026 @+1
Show all 3 charges
  • RAPE, AGG RAPE, AGG ASSAULT, AND DOMESTIC ASSAULT
  • 12 HOUR HOLD ENDS ON 02/22/2026 @
  • GPS REQUIRED PRIOR TO RELEASE
 In custody
$150,000.00
HAWKINS, JUSTIN TYLER
33
#1390159
 31 Aug 2026
  • VANDALISM (UP TO $1,000)
  • OTHER
 In custody
$1,000.00
HARPER, ZAIRE WASEEN
33
#1699370
 31 Aug 2026
  • THEFT AND ORGANIZED RETAIL CRIME VIOLATION
  • HOLD FOR CANNON COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE (SEALED INDIGTMENT, THEFT OF PROPERTY X2, BURGLARY)+1
Show all 3 charges
  • THEFT AND ORGANIZED RETAIL CRIME VIOLATION
  • HOLD FOR CANNON COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE (SEALED INDIGTMENT, THEFT OF PROPERTY X2, BURGLARY)
  • HOLD FOR DEKALB CO - THEFT OF PROPERTY
 In custody
GREER, HEATHER NICOLE
38
#1591712
 31 Aug 2026
  • DISORDERLY CONDUCT
  • PRELIMINARY HEARING
 In custody
$500.00
FONTENOT, WILLIAM RICHARD
48
#1598058
 31 Aug 2026
  • FUGITIVE FROM JUSTICE - FELONY
  • OTHER+1
Show all 3 charges
  • FUGITIVE FROM JUSTICE - FELONY
  • OTHER
  • PLEA DEADLINE
 In custody
FINLEY, SAVANNAH CHRISTINE
18
#1709748
 31 Aug 2026
  • STALKING - MISD
  • OTHER
 In custody
DAVIS, JERRY
55
#1717712
 31 Aug 2026
  • HOLD FOR SULLIVAN COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE-VOP-ASSAULT
 In custody
DANCE, JACOB WYANE
32
#1205778
 31 Aug 2026
  • DOMESTIC ASSAULT
  • OTHER
 In custody
BRYANT, CHRISTOPHER RAY
43
#984041
 31 Aug 2026
  • AGG ASSAULT AND RESSTING ARREST
  • CONSPIRACY TO POSSESS WITH INTENT TO SELL, DELIVER OR MANUFACTURE A CONT SUBSTANCE, AND CONSPIRACY TO POSSESS WITH INTENT TO SELL, DELIVER OR MANUFACTURE A CONT SUBSTANCE+4
Show all 6 charges
  • AGG ASSAULT AND RESSTING ARREST
  • CONSPIRACY TO POSSESS WITH INTENT TO SELL, DELIVER OR MANUFACTURE A CONT SUBSTANCE, AND CONSPIRACY TO POSSESS WITH INTENT TO SELL, DELIVER OR MANUFACTURE A CONT SUBSTANCE
  • HOLD FOR HAMBLEN CO. - EVADING ARREST
  • HOLD FOR COCKE CO. - THEFT OF PROPERTY ($1000 TO $2500)
  • HOLD FOR JEFFERSON CO (SELL/ DELIVERY X2)
  • TDOC INMATE
 In custody
BLISARD, ANDREA ELIZABETH
55
#134139
 31 Aug 2026
  • VIOLATION OF PROTECTIVE ORDER - CONDITIONS OF RELEASE
  • DOMESTIC ASSAULT+3
Show all 5 charges
  • VIOLATION OF PROTECTIVE ORDER - CONDITIONS OF RELEASE
  • DOMESTIC ASSAULT
  • 12 OUR HOLD ENDS ON 08/32/2026 AT
  • 0328 HOURS
  • OTHER
 In custody
$1,250.00
TONEY, TIMOTHY ALLAN
60
#106997
 30 Aug 2026
  • BURGLARY - AUTO/BOAT/AIRPLANE OTHER MOTOR VEHICLE
  • CONTRA - INTOXICANT/DRUGS IN PENAL FACILITY+2
Show all 4 charges
  • BURGLARY - AUTO/BOAT/AIRPLANE OTHER MOTOR VEHICLE
  • CONTRA - INTOXICANT/DRUGS IN PENAL FACILITY
  • OTHER
  • PRELIMINARY HEARING
 In custody
$1,500.00; $2,000.00
MIZE, JOHN EDMOND
55
#465758
 30 Aug 2026
  • RECKLESS ENDANGERMENT - NO WEAPON INVOLVED
 In custody
ESTES, AARON TYLER
37
#1063272
 30 Aug 2026
  • AGGRAVATED BURGLARY AND THEFT OF PROPERTY $10,000 TO $60,000
  • TDOC INMATE+1
Show all 3 charges
  • AGGRAVATED BURGLARY AND THEFT OF PROPERTY $10,000 TO $60,000
  • TDOC INMATE
  • PRELIMINARY HEARING
 In custody
WEEKS, BRANDON R
32
#1604906
 29 Aug 2026
  • THEFT (UP TO $1000) - ATTEMPT
  • THEFT OF MERCHANDISE - SHOPLIFTING+2
Show all 4 charges
  • THEFT (UP TO $1000) - ATTEMPT
  • THEFT OF MERCHANDISE - SHOPLIFTING
  • PROHIBITED WEAPONS-OTHER IMPLEMENTS
  • PRELIMINARY HEARING
 In custody
$500.00; $3,000.00
SHOFFNER, THOMAS STEVEN
59
#146880
 29 Aug 2026
  • ROBBERY - ATTEMPT
  • VIOLATION OF COMMUNITY SUPERVISION WITH CRIMINAL OFFENSE+1
Show all 3 charges
  • ROBBERY - ATTEMPT
  • VIOLATION OF COMMUNITY SUPERVISION WITH CRIMINAL OFFENSE
  • PRELIMINARY HEARING
 In custody
$5,000.00; $1,000.00
RWEMERA, TUUSIME
31
#1717489
 29 Aug 2026
  • ESP AGGRAVATED KIDNAPPING
  • THEFT ($2,500 - $10,000)+1
Show all 3 charges
  • ESP AGGRAVATED KIDNAPPING
  • THEFT ($2,500 - $10,000)
  • PRELIMINARY HEARING
 In custody
$250,000.00; $10,000.00
ROBACK, TODD FRANKLIN
63
#70633
 29 Aug 2026
  • AGGRAVATED KIDNAPPING
  • 12 HOUR HOLD UNTIL+4
Show all 6 charges
  • AGGRAVATED KIDNAPPING
  • 12 HOUR HOLD UNTIL
  • 08-27-2026 @
  • 1912 HOURS
  • GPS PRIOR TO RELEASE
  • PRELIMINARY HEARING
 In custody
$25,000.00
RILEY, THOMAS ANTHONY
45
#494100
 29 Aug 2026
  • SIMPLE POSS - SCHEDULE II (RECIDIVIST)
  • BURGLARY - OTHER THAN HABITAT OR NON PUBLIC BUILDING+1
Show all 3 charges
  • SIMPLE POSS - SCHEDULE II (RECIDIVIST)
  • BURGLARY - OTHER THAN HABITAT OR NON PUBLIC BUILDING
  • PRELIMINARY HEARING
 In custody
$2,000.00; $4,000.00
MORRELL, JERAD BRENT
41
#1616603
 29 Aug 2026
  • POSSESS WITH INTENT TO SELL, DELIVER OR MANUFACTURE COCAINE, AGG. ASSAULT, EVADING ARREST, AGG. RECKLESS DRIVING, RECKLESS ENDANGERMENT, LEAVING THE SCENE OF AN ACCIDENT, POSS OF A FIREARM DURING A DANGEROUS FELONY, POSS OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA, AND UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF A WEAPON
  • ASSAULT ON LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER+1
Show all 3 charges
  • POSSESS WITH INTENT TO SELL, DELIVER OR MANUFACTURE COCAINE, AGG. ASSAULT, EVADING ARREST, AGG. RECKLESS DRIVING, RECKLESS ENDANGERMENT, LEAVING THE SCENE OF AN ACCIDENT, POSS OF A FIREARM DURING A DANGEROUS FELONY, POSS OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA, AND UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF A WEAPON
  • ASSAULT ON LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER
  • STATUS
 In custody
$5,000.00
JENKINS, ANGELICA LEA
30
#1307980
 29 Aug 2026
  • CRIMINAL TRESPASS
  • OTHER+1
Show all 3 charges
  • CRIMINAL TRESPASS
  • OTHER
  • PRELIMINARY HEARING
 In custody
$500.00
GRIFFIN, JOSEPH BEAR
31
#1693347
 29 Aug 2026
  • ATT AGG ROBBERY, POSS OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA, RESISTING ARREST, AND SIMPLE POSS OF A CONT SUBSTANCE
  • REVOCATION+1
Show all 3 charges
  • ATT AGG ROBBERY, POSS OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA, RESISTING ARREST, AND SIMPLE POSS OF A CONT SUBSTANCE
  • REVOCATION
  • OTHER
 In custody
FLANIGAN, STEVEN DOUGLAS
51
#154324
 29 Aug 2026
  • POSS UNLAW DRUG PARAPHERNALIA USES & ACTIVITIES
  • HOLD FOR BLOUNT CO.- FTA - POSSESSION OF UNLAWFUL DRUG PARAPHERNALIA+1
Show all 3 charges
  • POSS UNLAW DRUG PARAPHERNALIA USES & ACTIVITIES
  • HOLD FOR BLOUNT CO.- FTA - POSSESSION OF UNLAWFUL DRUG PARAPHERNALIA
  • PRELIMINARY HEARING
 In custody
$200.00; $1,000.00
CUMMINGS, LEE
43
#1717470
 29 Aug 2026
  • FUGITIVE FROM JUSTICE - FELONY
  • OTHER
 In custody
CARDWELL III, WILIAM ROGER
42
#515511
 29 Aug 2026
  • POSSESS WITH INTENT TO SELL OR DELIVER A CONT. SUBSTANCE (REV OF PROB)
  • REVOCATION
 In custody
WASHINGTON, JASON DERAKKR
38
#1667138
 28 Aug 2026
  • CONSPIRACY TO POSSESS WITH INTENT TO SELL, DELIVER OR MANUFACTURE A CONT. SUBSTANCE, SALE OF A CONT. SUBSTANCE, DELIVERY OF A CONT. SUBSTANCE, KEEPING A PLACE OF DRUG USE, POSSESS WITH INTENT TO SELL, DELIVER OR MANUFACTURE A CONT. SUBSTANCE, POSS. OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA, POSS. OF A FIREARM DURING A DANGEROUS FELONY, AND UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF A WEAPON
  • FEDERAL DETAINER+1
Show all 3 charges
  • CONSPIRACY TO POSSESS WITH INTENT TO SELL, DELIVER OR MANUFACTURE A CONT. SUBSTANCE, SALE OF A CONT. SUBSTANCE, DELIVERY OF A CONT. SUBSTANCE, KEEPING A PLACE OF DRUG USE, POSSESS WITH INTENT TO SELL, DELIVER OR MANUFACTURE A CONT. SUBSTANCE, POSS. OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA, POSS. OF A FIREARM DURING A DANGEROUS FELONY, AND UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF A WEAPON
  • FEDERAL DETAINER
  • TDOC INMATE
 In custody
TUNGETT, JAYDEN DUANE
24
#1642296
 28 Aug 2026
  • THEFT (UP TO $1000)
  • BURGLARY - OTHER THAN HABITAT OR NON PUBLIC BUILDING+2
Show all 4 charges
  • THEFT (UP TO $1000)
  • BURGLARY - OTHER THAN HABITAT OR NON PUBLIC BUILDING
  • ORGANIZED RETAIL CRIME PREVENTION ACT
  • PRELIMINARY HEARING
 In custody
$2,000.00; $3,000.00; $500.00
TALLENT, ROBERT TIPTON
62
#1713973
 28 Aug 2026
  • US MARSHAL INMATE (USM-41)
  • OTHER
 In custody
SPARKS, JENNIFER ERIN
37
#1051043
 28 Aug 2026
  • AGG ASSAULT AND POSS. OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA (REV OF PROB)
  • REVOCATION
 In custody
SAWYER, WILLIAM EDWARD
42
#896191
 28 Aug 2026
  • POSSESS WITH INTENT TO SELL OR DELIVER COCAINE AND POSS OF A FIREARM DURING A DANGEROUS FELONY (REV OF PROB)
  • SCHEDULE II DRUGS: MFG, DEL, SELL, POSS+1
Show all 3 charges
  • POSSESS WITH INTENT TO SELL OR DELIVER COCAINE AND POSS OF A FIREARM DURING A DANGEROUS FELONY (REV OF PROB)
  • SCHEDULE II DRUGS: MFG, DEL, SELL, POSS
  • PRELIMINARY HEARING
 In custody
$10,000.00
PRESLEY, NAKEESHA L
39
#1099283
 28 Aug 2026
  • POSSESS WITH INTENT TO SELL, DELIVER OR MANUFACTURE A CONT SUBSTANCE AND POSSESS WITH INTENT TO SELL, DELIVER OR MANUFACTURE COCAINE (REV OF PROB)
  • METH - MFG, DELIVER, SELL, POSS WITH INTENT - < 1/2 GRAM+2
Show all 4 charges
  • POSSESS WITH INTENT TO SELL, DELIVER OR MANUFACTURE A CONT SUBSTANCE AND POSSESS WITH INTENT TO SELL, DELIVER OR MANUFACTURE COCAINE (REV OF PROB)
  • METH - MFG, DELIVER, SELL, POSS WITH INTENT - < 1/2 GRAM
  • TAMPERING W/ EVIDENCE
  • PRELIMINARY HEARING
 In custody
$25,000.00; $10,000.00
PADILLA, STEVEN
63
#1269783
 28 Aug 2026
  • AGGRAVATED ASSAULT
  • OBSTRUCT HIGHWAY OR OTHER PASSAGEWAY+1
Show all 3 charges
  • AGGRAVATED ASSAULT
  • OBSTRUCT HIGHWAY OR OTHER PASSAGEWAY
  • PRELIMINARY HEARING
 In custody
$20,000.00; $500.00
OSBORNE, DEREK DOUGLAS
28
#1712283
 28 Aug 2026
  • THEFT OF MERCHANDISE - SHOPLIFTING
  • OTHER
 In custody
$1,000.00
MIGUEL, JUAN NMN
24
#1522617
 28 Aug 2026
  • DOMESTIC ASSAULT
  • TWELVE HOUR HOLD ENDS ON 08/28/2026 @+2
Show all 4 charges
  • DOMESTIC ASSAULT
  • TWELVE HOUR HOLD ENDS ON 08/28/2026 @
  • 0712 HOURS
  • PRELIMINARY HEARING
 In custody
$3,500.00
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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.