About the Knox County Detention Facility
The Knox County Detention Facility in Knoxville, Tennessee is operated by the Knox County Sheriff's Office. This page reflects the Sheriff's published A–Z inmate population list with booking/served dates, charge descriptions, bond type and amount, and court division (felony/misdemeanor) when listed.
An arrest is not an indication of guilt. Confirm custody status and court details with the Knox County Sheriff's Office or the Knox County Criminal Court.
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- Knox County Detention Facility
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- Knox County Sheriff's Office
- County
- Knox County, Tennessee (Knoxville)
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- Knox County Sheriff inmate population (A–Z)
How the Knox County Inmate Search Works
Search the Knox County roster by last name, first name or a word from the listed charge. Names may be spelled differently in booking records, so try the last name on its own first. The roster on this page is read from the inmate list the Knox County sheriff publishes online, including the charge and bond fields the jail itself posts.
A new booking can appear several hours after the arrest, and a person transferred to another facility will drop off this list. Nearby county jails in Tennessee, such as Johnson, Lake, Jefferson, keep separate rosters; someone arrested across a county line will be booked there instead. The four big metros publish inmate searches.
This roster covers Knox County Detention Facility only; it is not a statewide Tennessee inmate search. People sentenced to state prison are listed by the state department of corrections. County sheriffs run jails.
Posting Bail at Knox County Detention Facility
Tennessee surety bondsmen are a large local industry. A Rutherford bondsman may not post Davidson. Shelby’s window is not DeSoto County, Mississippi. Bail bond agents must be licensed in Tennessee and approved to post bonds at this jail.
Bond amounts shown on the roster can change after the first court appearance. Criminal cases from this jail are generally heard at Knox County Criminal Court. CurrentPrisonList does not accept bail payments or recommend bondsmen.
If the person also has a hold from another county or state, posting the Knox County bond may not lead to release. The jail or the defense attorney can confirm which holds are active.
Sending Money to an Inmate
Money for commissary and phone accounts at Knox County Detention Facility is deposited through the jail's approved vendor, kiosk or lobby payment options. Inmate phone calls and video visits run through the jail's contracted communications provider.
Have the person's full name and booking number from this roster ready when you make a deposit. The jail's street address is 5001 Maloneyville Road, Knoxville, TN 37918. Never send money through third parties who claim to represent the jail.
Inmate Communication
Calls and video visits from Knox County Detention Facility are handled by the jail's contracted provider. Inmate phone calls and video visits run through the jail's contracted communications provider. Phone numbers may need to be registered and approved before calls can connect.
Mail must follow Knox County jail rules on photos, books and legal correspondence; check the sheriff's office website for the current policy. If the person is transferred to a state prison, phone and commissary accounts do not carry over automatically.
Knox County Court Information
Criminal cases from this jail are generally heard at Knox County Criminal Court. Criminal and circuit courts sit in the county. Davidson’s Nashville courts are not Rutherford’s Murfreesboro. General sessions handles many first appearances.
Court dates, including first appearance, arraignment and trial, are set by the court, not the jail. The roster shows who is currently held at Knox County Detention Facility; the clerk of court can tell you when a case is scheduled.
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- Knox County Criminal Court