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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
RHEA, DAVIS ALEXANDER 39 #1086233	24 Aug 2026	ATT. POSSESS WITH INTENT TO DELIVER A CONT. SUBSTANCE AND SIMPLE POSSESS OF A CONT. SUBSTANCE (REV OF PROB) REVOCATION	In custody
PRICE, ROY DAVID 59 #116459	24 Aug 2026	THEFT (REV OF PROB) REVOCATION	In custody
NSENJIUMANA, EMMANUEL 19 #1668180	24 Aug 2026	JOYRIDING - UNAUTH USE AUTO/OTHER VEHICLES BURGLARY - AUTO/BOAT/AIRPLANE OTHER MOTOR VEHICLE+2 Show all 4 charges Hide JOYRIDING - UNAUTH USE AUTO/OTHER VEHICLES BURGLARY - AUTO/BOAT/AIRPLANE OTHER MOTOR VEHICLE REPORT BACK OTHER	In custody $1,000.00
MEDINA, RAYMOND LUIS 62 #1579124	24 Aug 2026	IDENTITY THEFT THEFT OF PROPERTY - $10,000-$60,000+2 Show all 4 charges Hide IDENTITY THEFT THEFT OF PROPERTY - $10,000-$60,000 FORGERY - $10,000-$60,000 PRELIMINARY HEARING	In custody $2,000.00; $5,000.00
MATIAS, JUAN PEDRO 19 #1716711	24 Aug 2026	DOMESTIC ASSAULT TWELVE HOUR HOLD EXPIRES ON 8/24/26 AT+4 Show all 6 charges Hide DOMESTIC ASSAULT TWELVE HOUR HOLD EXPIRES ON 8/24/26 AT 0226 HOURS HOLD FOR IMMIGRATION (ICE) RESIST STOP,ARREST,SEARCH (NO WEAP) PRELIMINARY HEARING	In custody $1,000.00; $2,500.00
LONG, MICHAEL MENDOZA 25 #1650935	24 Aug 2026	DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE AND SPEEDING (REV OF PROB) PRELIMINARY HEARING+1 Show all 3 charges Hide DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE AND SPEEDING (REV OF PROB) PRELIMINARY HEARING REVOCATION	In custody
LASCH, CHRISTOPHER FREDERICK 63 #1292265	24 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 PRELIMINARY HEARING	In custody $2,000.00
HUNT, ANTHONY GRANT 65 #1385224	24 Aug 2026	DOMESTIC ASSAULT OTHER	In custody
HAYES, LEE PONIA 25 #1716726	24 Aug 2026	DOMESTIC ASSAULT AGGRAVATED ASSAULT - DOMESTIC - STRANGULATION+3 Show all 5 charges Hide DOMESTIC ASSAULT AGGRAVATED ASSAULT - DOMESTIC - STRANGULATION TWELVE HOUR HOLD EXPIRES ON 8/24/2026 @1107 HOURS GPS PRIOR TO RELEASE PRELIMINARY HEARING	In custody
HACKNEY, ALLEN HENRY 48 #237729	24 Aug 2026	ASSAULT - BODILY INJURY	In custody
FITZSIMMONS, COREENE COURTNEY 50 #1482513	24 Aug 2026	THEFT,LEAVING THE SCENE, AND SIMPLE POSS. OF A CONT. SUBSTANCE (REV OF PROB) REVOCATION	In custody
DIALLO, MAMADON 24 #1593014	24 Aug 2026	IDENTITY THEFT TRAFFICKING FRAUD USE CREDIT/DEBIT CARD - $2,500 TO < $10,000+2 Show all 4 charges Hide IDENTITY THEFT TRAFFICKING FRAUD USE CREDIT/DEBIT CARD - $2,500 TO < $10,000 FORGERY - $2,500 TO < $10,000 COMPUTER OFFENSE - $2,500	In custody $20,000.00; $10,000.00; $2,000.00
CURTIS, CHRISTOPHER CHARLES 40 #1017203	24 Aug 2026	TAMPERING W/ EVIDENCE POSS UNLAW DRUG PARAPHERNALIA USES & ACTIVITIES+2 Show all 4 charges Hide TAMPERING W/ EVIDENCE POSS UNLAW DRUG PARAPHERNALIA USES & ACTIVITIES METH - MFG, DELIVER, SELL, POSS WITH INTENT - < 1/2 GRAM PRELIMINARY HEARING	In custody $5,000.00; $2,000.00
CARTER, EDWARD ALLEN 46 #1130859	24 Aug 2026	POSS. OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA, POSSESS WITH INTENT TO SELL, DELIVER OR MANUFACTURE A CONT SUBSTANCE, POSSESS WITH INTENT TO SELL, DELIVER OR MANUFACTURE MARIHUANA, KEEPING A PLACE OF DRUG USE, POSSESS WITH INTENT TO SELL, DELIVER OR MANUFACTURE A CONT SUBSTANCE, POSSESS WITH INTENT TO SELL, DELIVER OR MANUFACTURE COCAINE, THEFT OF A FIREARM, UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF A WEAPON, POSS OF A FIREARM DURING A DANGEROUS FELONY, AND POSS OF A FIREARM DURING A DANGEROUS DRUG FELONY GPS PRIOR TO RELEASE+3 Show all 5 charges Hide POSS. OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA, POSSESS WITH INTENT TO SELL, DELIVER OR MANUFACTURE A CONT SUBSTANCE, POSSESS WITH INTENT TO SELL, DELIVER OR MANUFACTURE MARIHUANA, KEEPING A PLACE OF DRUG USE, POSSESS WITH INTENT TO SELL, DELIVER OR MANUFACTURE A CONT SUBSTANCE, POSSESS WITH INTENT TO SELL, DELIVER OR MANUFACTURE COCAINE, THEFT OF A FIREARM, UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF A WEAPON, POSS OF A FIREARM DURING A DANGEROUS FELONY, AND POSS OF A FIREARM DURING A DANGEROUS DRUG FELONY GPS PRIOR TO RELEASE STATUS OTHER TRIAL	In custody
BAILEY, KEITHAN 33 #1716725	24 Aug 2026	DRIVING WHILE LICENSE REVOKED POSS UNLAW DRUG PARAPHERNALIA USES & ACTIVITIES+3 Show all 5 charges Hide DRIVING WHILE LICENSE REVOKED POSS UNLAW DRUG PARAPHERNALIA USES & ACTIVITIES TAMPERING W/ EVIDENCE METH - MFG, DELIVER, SELL, POSS WITH INTENT - < 1/2 GRAM PRELIMINARY HEARING	In custody $500.00; $2,000.00; $5,000.00
RUIZ, FREDDY 31 #1715500	23 Aug 2026	DUI: SECOND OFFENSE HOLD FOR SEVIER COUNTY - VOP ON DUI & RECKLESS ENDANGERMENT+2 Show all 4 charges Hide DUI: SECOND OFFENSE HOLD FOR SEVIER COUNTY - VOP ON DUI & RECKLESS ENDANGERMENT PRELIMINARY HEARING OTHER	In custody $4,500.00
ENGLEMAN, JASON WARNER 56 #895591	23 Aug 2026	TWELVE HOUR HOLD EXPIRES ON 8/24/26 AT 0350 HOURS+3 Show all 5 charges Hide TWELVE HOUR HOLD EXPIRES ON 8/24/26 AT 0350 HOURS DOMESTIC ASSAULT ABUSE OF AN ELDERLY ADULT OTHER	In custody
DECKER, STANLEY ALBERT 40 #1709530	23 Aug 2026	POSS UNLAW DRUG PARAPHERNALIA USES & ACTIVITIES VIOLATION OF SEXUAL OFFENDER REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS+2 Show all 4 charges Hide POSS UNLAW DRUG PARAPHERNALIA USES & ACTIVITIES VIOLATION OF SEXUAL OFFENDER REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS CONTRA IN PENAL FACILITY PRELIMINARY HEARING	In custody $500.00; $2,500.00
BEAL, MICHAEL DEVAUGHN 35 #1437982	23 Aug 2026	AGGRAVATED STALKING DOMESTIC ASSAULT+4 Show all 6 charges Hide AGGRAVATED STALKING DOMESTIC ASSAULT GPS PRIOR TO RELEASE TWELVE HOUR HOLD ENDS 8/24/26 @ 0201 HOURS PRELIMINARY HEARING	In custody $5,000.00
ALLEN, JAMES ROSS 51 #1716677	23 Aug 2026	AGGRAVATED ASSAULT - STRANGULATION PRELIMINARY HEARING	In custody $10,000.00
USRY, WILLIAM DYLAN 22 #1079952	22 Aug 2026	SIMPLE POSS/CASUAL EXCHANGE THEFT (UP TO $1000)+6 Show all 8 charges Hide SIMPLE POSS/CASUAL EXCHANGE THEFT (UP TO $1000) HOLD FOR ANDERSON COUNTY - AGG ASSAULT ON FIRST RESPONDER AND EVADING ARREST (VOP) THEFT OF MERCHANDISE - SHOPLIFTING PUBLIC INTOXICATION TAMPERING W/ EVIDENCE - ATTEMPT W/ VOP OTHER	In custody $1,500.00
MYERS, JEREMY CASEY 39 #1716625	22 Aug 2026	THREATENING TO COMMIT AN ACT OF MASS VIOLENCE PRELIMINARY HEARING	In custody $5,000.00
MAIDEN, ALEXANDER COLE 35 #1111317	22 Aug 2026	POSS UNLAW DRUG PARAPHERNALIA USES & ACTIVITIES PRELIMINARY HEARING	In custody $1,000.00
HUMPHREY, BOBBY LEE 43 #1464802	22 Aug 2026	SIMPLE POSS/CASUAL EXCHANGE HOLD FOR JEFFERSON COUNTY- SIMPLE POSS/ CASUAL EXCHANGE	In custody
HOWARD, NATHANIEL MICHAEL 36 #1059571	22 Aug 2026	POSSESS WITH INTENT TO SELL OR DELIVER MARIHUANA (REV OF PROB) AGGRAVATED ASSAULT - DOMESTIC+6 Show all 8 charges Hide POSSESS WITH INTENT TO SELL OR DELIVER MARIHUANA (REV OF PROB) AGGRAVATED ASSAULT - DOMESTIC 2 HOUR HOLD ENDS ON 08/22/2026 @ GPS REQUIRED PRIOR TO RELEASE INTERFERENCE WITH EMERGENCY CALLS CHILD ABUSE/NEGLECT/ENDANGERMENT 8 YRS OR LESS - HEALTH/WELFARE PRELIMINARY HEARING REVOCATION	In custody $10,000.00; $1,000.00; $2,000.00
HENDERSON, GREGORY KEITH 35 #1132935	22 Aug 2026	DOMESTIC ASSAULT TWELVE HOUR HOLD ENDS ON 08/22/2026 @+2 Show all 4 charges Hide DOMESTIC ASSAULT TWELVE HOUR HOLD ENDS ON 08/22/2026 @ 0530 HOURS PRELIMINARY HEARING	In custody $2,500.00
BROOM, COLLIE DESHUN 49 #1602347	22 Aug 2026	SIMPLE POSS/CASUAL EXCHANGE POSS OF CONTRABAND IN A PENAL FACILITY AND SIMPLE POSS OF A CONT SUBSTANCE+2 Show all 4 charges Hide SIMPLE POSS/CASUAL EXCHANGE POSS OF CONTRABAND IN A PENAL FACILITY AND SIMPLE POSS OF A CONT SUBSTANCE PRELIMINARY HEARING MOTION	In custody $500.00; $20,000.00
SNOW, SARAH ELIZABETH NICOLE 34 #1271853	21 Aug 2026	SIMPLE POSS/CASUAL EXCHANGE OTHER+1 Show all 3 charges Hide SIMPLE POSS/CASUAL EXCHANGE OTHER W/ VOP	In custody
SMITH, JASON 48 #505073	21 Aug 2026	BURGLARY (REV OF PROB) THEFT OF MERCHANDISE - UP TO $1,000+1 Show all 3 charges Hide BURGLARY (REV OF PROB) THEFT OF MERCHANDISE - UP TO $1,000 REVOCATION	In custody
PHELPS, THOMAS 58 #125766	21 Aug 2026	JOYRIDING - UNAUTH USE AUTO/OTHER VEHICLES	In custody
MOSTELLA, SEBASTIAN WILSON 22 #1605988	21 Aug 2026	ATT AGG ASSAULT (REV OF PROB) POSSESS WITH INTENT TO SELL OR DELIVER MARIJUANA (REV OF PROB)+3 Show all 5 charges Hide ATT AGG ASSAULT (REV OF PROB) POSSESS WITH INTENT TO SELL OR DELIVER MARIJUANA (REV OF PROB) UNLAWFUL POSSESION OF A WEAPON, SIMPLE POSS OF A CONT SUBSTANCE, AND POSS OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA POSSESS WITH INTENT TO SELL, DELIVER, OR MANUFACTURE MARIHUANA AND POSS OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA TDOC INMATE	In custody
MCNEIL, DANIEL STUART 47 #1515053	21 Aug 2026	AGGR CRIM TRSP HAB/HOSP/CAMP-PUBL OR PRIV SCH SIMPLE POSS/CASUAL EXCHANGE+2 Show all 4 charges Hide AGGR CRIM TRSP HAB/HOSP/CAMP-PUBL OR PRIV SCH SIMPLE POSS/CASUAL EXCHANGE PRELIMINARY HEARING OTHER	In custody $500.00
LOVEDAY, GLEN ALEXANDER 46 #530743	21 Aug 2026	DUI: FIRST OFFENSE CONTEMPT OF COURT - JUV PROCEEDING+2 Show all 4 charges Hide DUI: FIRST OFFENSE CONTEMPT OF COURT - JUV PROCEEDING EVADING ARREST OTHER	In custody $500.00; $690.00; $873.00
LANE, WADE CHESLEY 42 #1308087	21 Aug 2026	THEFT, VANDALISM, AND BURGLARY (REV OF PROB) REVOCATION	In custody
HOISINGTON, COREY JAMES 41 #1057499	21 Aug 2026	DELIVERY OF A CONT SUBSTANCE AND POSSESS WITH INTENT TO DELIVER A CONT SUBSTANCE STATUS	In custody $75,000.00
DOYLE, MICHAEL ALLEN 35 #1327993	21 Aug 2026	AGG STALKING AND DOMESTIC ASSAULT (REV OF PROB) RETALIATE FOR PAST ACTION+2 Show all 4 charges Hide AGG STALKING AND DOMESTIC ASSAULT (REV OF PROB) RETALIATE FOR PAST ACTION REVOCATION PRELIMINARY HEARING	In custody $5,000.00
DODSON, JOHNY RAY 37 #1633006	21 Aug 2026	DOMESTIC ASSAULT AGGRAVATED CRIMINAL LITTERING+2 Show all 4 charges Hide DOMESTIC ASSAULT AGGRAVATED CRIMINAL LITTERING OTHER PRELIMINARY HEARING	In custody $7,500.00; $500.00
CRUMLEY, JACKIE DEAN 51 #1414711	21 Aug 2026	POSSESS WITH INTENT TO SELL OR DELIVER A CONT SUBSTANCE, AND POSS OF DRUG PARPAHERNALIA (REV OF PROB) HOLD FOR METRO NASHVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT (ASSAULT, DOMESTIC ASSUALT)+1 Show all 3 charges Hide POSSESS WITH INTENT TO SELL OR DELIVER A CONT SUBSTANCE, AND POSS OF DRUG PARPAHERNALIA (REV OF PROB) HOLD FOR METRO NASHVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT (ASSAULT, DOMESTIC ASSUALT) TDOC INMATE	In custody
CASH, JENNIFER SUE 36 #1070061	21 Aug 2026	FEDERAL DETAINER RECKLESS ENDANGERMENT - VEHICLE / FELONY+3 Show all 5 charges Hide FEDERAL DETAINER RECKLESS ENDANGERMENT - VEHICLE / FELONY DUI: FIRST OFFENSE SIMPLE POSS/CASUAL EXCHANGE PRELIMINARY HEARING	In custody $3,000.00; $500.00
BURGESS, DOUGLAS ANTONIO 33 #1390917	21 Aug 2026	THEFT OF MERCHANDISE - SHOPLIFTING EVADING ARREST+4 Show all 6 charges Hide THEFT OF MERCHANDISE - SHOPLIFTING EVADING ARREST POSS UNLAW DRUG PARAPHERNALIA USES & ACTIVITIES CRIMINAL TRESPASS W/ VOP OTHER	In custody $1,000.00; $500.00
ARMES, ISAAC DEONDRE 25 #1445670	21 Aug 2026	ASSAULT HOLD FOR TDOC	In custody
ANDERSON, MATTHEW 54 #1670490	21 Aug 2026	VANDALISM (REV OF PROB) BURGLARY AND CRIMINAL TRESPASS (REV OF PROB)+1 Show all 3 charges Hide VANDALISM (REV OF PROB) BURGLARY AND CRIMINAL TRESPASS (REV OF PROB) REVOCATION	In custody
WILSON, EDWARD ANTHONY 46 #964450	20 Aug 2026	POSSESSION WEAPON - CONVICTED FELONY DRUG OFFENSE DUI: SECOND OFFENSE+3 Show all 5 charges Hide POSSESSION WEAPON - CONVICTED FELONY DRUG OFFENSE DUI: SECOND OFFENSE SCHEDULE I DRUGS AND DRUGS MANUFACTURING, SALE, POSSESS IAD AGREEMENT - HOLD FOR HOWARD R. YOUNG CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION, DELAWARE FEDERAL DETAINER	In custody
WILLIAMS, JESSE BRIAN 42 #1474249	20 Aug 2026	BURGLARY OF A VEHICLE, THEFT, AND FRADULENT USE OF A CREDIT CARD (REV OF PROB) HOLD FOR HAMBLEN COUNTY - 2ND DEGREE MURDER, CONTRABAND IN PENAL FACILITY+1 Show all 3 charges Hide BURGLARY OF A VEHICLE, THEFT, AND FRADULENT USE OF A CREDIT CARD (REV OF PROB) HOLD FOR HAMBLEN COUNTY - 2ND DEGREE MURDER, CONTRABAND IN PENAL FACILITY TDOC INMATE	In custody
WHITE, JACKSON TYLER 35 #1190158	20 Aug 2026	CONTRA - INTOXICANT/DRUGS IN PENAL FACILITY MAINTAIN DWELLING FOR DRUG USE+2 Show all 4 charges Hide CONTRA - INTOXICANT/DRUGS IN PENAL FACILITY MAINTAIN DWELLING FOR DRUG USE SCHEDULE II DRUGS: METH - MFG, DEL, SELL, POSS SCHEDULE II DRUGS: FENTANYL - .5 GRAMS OR GREATER	In custody $5,000.00; $20,000.00
UNDERWOOD, THOMAS LEE 36 #1197923	20 Aug 2026	BURGLARY AND THEFT HOLD FOR ANDERSON COUNTY - FAILURE TO APPEAR+1 Show all 3 charges Hide BURGLARY AND THEFT HOLD FOR ANDERSON COUNTY - FAILURE TO APPEAR TDOC INMATE	In custody
TURNER, TIFFANY DIONNE 32 #1701788	20 Aug 2026	SCHEDULE II DRUGS: FENTANYL - .5 GRAMS OR GREATER METH - POSSESS OR CASUAL EXCHANGE+3 Show all 5 charges Hide SCHEDULE II DRUGS: FENTANYL - .5 GRAMS OR GREATER METH - POSSESS OR CASUAL EXCHANGE TAMPERING W/ EVIDENCE CONTRA IN PENAL FACILITY OTHER	In custody $40,000.00; $1,000.00; $10,000.00
SMITH, DANIEL JOSEPH 51 #1634627	20 Aug 2026	CRIMINAL TRESPASS OBSTRUCT HIGHWAY OR OTHER PASSAGEWAY+2 Show all 4 charges Hide CRIMINAL TRESPASS OBSTRUCT HIGHWAY OR OTHER PASSAGEWAY PRELIMINARY HEARING OTHER	In custody $200.00; $500.00
RUDD, JOEY SHANE 35 #1658849	20 Aug 2026	FIRST DEGREE MURDER - ATTEMPT EMPLOY FIREARM INTENT TO GO ARMED - DANGEROUS FELONY	In custody $50,000.00; $20,000.00
PITTS, CHRISTOHER TROY-JIM 36 #1178681	20 Aug 2026	ATT UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF A WEAPON (REV OF PROB) 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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