Knox County Detention Facility, TN Inmate Search: Roster & Mugshots (2024)

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Knox County Detention Facility Inmate Search and Jail Roster How do you find someone who is in jail in Knox County? Search for information about an inmate in the Knox County Detention Facility and view their jail mugshot: How do I find out if someone was arrested in Knox County? What information is included in jail booking records and the jail roster? How often are jail booking records and rosters updated? How do I find an inmate in the Knox County Detention Facility? How do I find an inmate in a Tennessee state prison? How do I find an inmate in federal prison? How do I find a detainee in an ICE facility? How do I find an inmate in juvenile detention? How can I see if someone is in jail or prison in Knox County or the state of Tennessee? How do I get information on someone in jail in Knox County? Who can I call to find an inmate in Knox County? Does the jail or prison have to keep the inmate in the county or state where they are charged or convicted? What if I can’t find an inmate and I know they are in custody in Knox County? I know the person was arrested and in jail, but my search in the roster comes back as “no record found.” What happened? I was released from jail in Knox County, but my record still shows. When will it go away? An inmate’s family member just died; how can I let them know right away? An inmate’s family member just died; will they be allowed to attend the funeral? What determines whether an inmate is placed in low or high security facilities? What information is available about an inmate? What is vinelink.com? How do I find old Knox County jail and inmate records from years ago? How can I have my jail record sealed? Where can I get Prison records from the state of Tennessee? For inmate services and facility information such as: Knox County Inmate Race & Ethnicity - 7/10/2024 Knox County Inmate Criminal Charges - 7/10/2024 Knox County Inmate Sex - 7/10/2024 Knox County Inmate Age - 7/10/2024 FAQs References

Knox County Detention Facility Inmate Search and Jail Roster

How do you find someone who is in jail in Knox County?

Search for information about an inmate in the Knox County Detention Facility and view their jail mugshot:

  • Review the Jail Roster, or
  • Call the Knox County Detention Facility at 865-281-6700
  • Look up the offender's criminal charges
  • Find out their bond, and
  • View their public mugshotin the roster.

If you cannot find the mugshot of the offender that has been arrested, it is because Knox County or the state of Tennessee has recently changed their policy regarding publicly posting them in the jail roster. However, you can write the jailat the following address and request a copy of an inmate's mugshot be mailed or sent by email to you. Make sure to include your email address in all correspondence.

Mail to:

Knox County Detention Facility
5001 Maloneyville Road
Knoxville, TN 37918
Attention: Media Relations - Inmate Mugshot Request

Mail, click on the link below, or call the facility at 865-281-6700 for the information you are looking for.

Knox County Detention Facility Inmate Search

How do I find out if someone was arrested in Knox County?

There are five ways to find out if someone was arrested in Knox County:

1. Look them up on the official jail inmate roster.
2. Look them up on vinelink.com, a national inmate tracking resource.
3. Call the jail at 865-281-6700. This is available 24 hours a day.
4. Write or visit the jail and request information.
You can reach them at:
Knox County Detention Facility
5001 Maloneyville Road
Knoxville, TN 37918

5. Do a search online using this person’s name, the town or city you think they were arrested in, and the crime you think they were arrested for. Sometimes the local newspaper, police department or sheriff’s office will have a daily police blotter published on their website.

What information is included in jail booking records and the jail roster?

Jail booking records, also known as the jail roster, typically include the following information:

• Full name of the inmate
• Inmate's physical characteristics (age, sex, height, weight, etc.)
• Inmate’s mugshot(s)
• Booking number, Inmate ID#, Jacket #, etc.
• Booking date and time
• Charges or offense details – the applicable statute
• Bond or bail amount, if applicable
• Court date, if set, plus the court name and location
• Previous arrests in this jurisdiction, conviction details, and sentence

  • Note that not all this information will be included. Most booking records and jail inmate rosters contain only the basic information such as name, date of arrest and the criminal charge.
  • The amount and quality of the information depends on the state’s laws and the jail’s policies.

How often are jail booking records and rosters updated?

Most jails update their records at least once per day. Some booking information is updated as often as every 15 minutes in the roster. From the time a person is first arrested until when they are booked in the jail, it can be as short as a couple of hours, up to 24 hours, or even longer if they were arrested during a major event such as a protest or riot in which hundreds of people were arrested at the same time.

How do I find an inmate in the Knox County Detention Facility?

There are seven ways to find an inmate in Knox County or the Knox County Detention Facility:

1. Look them up on the official jail inmate roster.
2. Look them up on vinelink.com, a national inmate tracking resource.
3. Call the jail at 865-281-6700. This is available 24 hours a day.
4. Call local police departments in Knox County. Sometimes the local jails will hold recent arrestees for up to 72 hours before transporting them the Knox County Detention Facility.
5. Check with the jails in neighboring counties and look up their rosters. It is always possible they were arrested there instead of Knox County.
6. Write or visit the jail and request information.
Knox County Detention Facility
5001 Maloneyville Road
Knoxville, TN 37918

7. Do a search online using this person’s name, the town or city you think they were arrested in, and the crime you think they were arrested for. Sometimes the local newspaper, police department or sheriff’s office will have a daily police blotter published on their website as well.

How do I find an inmate in a Tennessee state prison?

You can find an inmate in the Tennessee Department of Corrections by searching for them on the State Prison Locator, Vinelink.com (a nationwide inmate locator resource), or by calling the Department of Corrections.

How do I find an inmate in federal prison?

  • The United States Bureau of Prisons maintains an up-to-date inmate locatorwhere you can look up any inmate that has been in federal prison from 1982 to the present day.
  • If they are currently in custody, you can see what institution they are in.
  • If they are in transport, meaning they are being shuttled from one prison to another, that information will not be available. If they are no longer in custody, it will list their discharge date.
  • Other information provided is their BOP Registry Number (inmate ID#), their race, age and release date.
  • If they are in custody, there are links to how to visitthem, sendthem money, communicating with them and sending the prison a concern you may have about them.

How do I find a detainee in an ICE facility?

  • The US Immigration and Custom’s Enforcement maintains an up-to-date online detainee locator of all foreign detainees aged 18 and older that are in the custody of ICE.
  • When searching by name, a detainee's first and last names are required and must be an exact match. When inputting a hyphenated last name into the Online Detainee Locator System, include the hyphen for the locator to find the individual (e.g., Doe-Smith).
  • You can also search by using an A-number (Alien Registration Number) if you have it at the same link. The A-Number must be exactly nine digits long. If the A-Number has fewer than nine digits, add zeros at the beginning.
  • You are also required to select the detainee's correct Country of Birth from the drop-down menu provided on the page.

NOTE: If an alien is arrested for a state crime, you will still be able to locate them in the police jail or the county jail where they were arrested. If it was a misdemeanor crime, they would do their time in the Knox County Detention Facility or the county jail where they were arrested and convicted.
If they were convicted of a Tennessee state felony and sent to state prison, and not deported, then you can locate them in the Tennessee state prison system.

How do I find an inmate in juvenile detention?

In the United States, a juvenile is a person under the age of 18. If a juvenile is arrested for a crime, it is unlikely that their name will be publicly listed on an inmate search page or detention center roster, or will be released to the public. Only the juvenile’s parents or legal guardians will be given that information.

If the crime is a serious felony such as Capital Murder, some states will release their name to the public, either when they are first arrested or after they are convicted. However, in general, it is unlikely that an inmate who is a juvenile will have their name released in any public way.

How can I see if someone is in jail or prison in Knox County or the state of Tennessee?

For online searches, if you want to see if someone is in jail in Knox County.

If you want a list of all the other county jail inmate searches in Tennessee.

If you want a list of all the county jails in the United States.

If you want to look up an inmate in any of the Tennessee state prisons. To look up the prisons in Tennessee.

How do I get information on someone in jail in Knox County?

If you want detailed information on a particular inmate in in jail in Knox County, and you can’t find it online in the jail inmate roster, your only other option is to either call the jail at 865-281-6700, go to the jail in person and ask, or write them at:
Knox County Detention Facility
5001 Maloneyville Road
Knoxville, TN 37918

That said, most jails will limit the amount of information that they give to the public about an inmate in their roster because the offender is considered innocent until proven guilty, and thus is afforded a certain amount of privacy.

Once an offender is convicted, you are far more likely to find out information about them.

If you are good at using Google, you can dig into a person’s past and learn as much information about anyone as someone in the media can.

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Who can I call to find an inmate in Knox County?

To find an inmate in custody or ask about their roster in Knox County call 865-281-6700 24 hours a day.

Does the jail or prison have to keep the inmate in the county or state where they are charged or convicted?

No. Even though 99.9% of all pre-trial and convicted inmates are kept in the state where they were arrested and/or convicted, they can be kept in any US jail or prison that will have them. This is seen in circumstances where a jurisdiction is overcrowded, or an inmate is moved for their safety. That said, a person must stand trial where they were arrested unless the presiding judge or prosecuting attorney agrees to move the offender’s trial to a different jurisdiction if it is likely they will not get a fair trial.

What if I can’t find an inmate and I know they are in custody in Knox County?

If you know an inmate is in custody in Knox County, and you can’t find them, it can mean one of several things:

1. Either you or the jail has the spelling of the inmate’s name inputted incorrectly.
2. The jail has not yet updated their booking information or roster.
3. The inmate has already been released.
4. The inmate has either been arrested or is being housed in another jail.
5. The inmate is underage; therefore, it is illegal to post their information, or the inmate you are trying to find had their age incorrectly listed as someone under age 18.

I know the person was arrested and in jail, but my search in the roster comes back as “no record found.” What happened?

Same answer as that above. If you know an inmate is in custody in Knox County, but your search comes back in the roster as “no record found.”, it can mean one of several things:

1. Either you or the jail has the spelling of the inmate’s name wrong.
2. The jail has not yet updated their booking information or roster.
3. The inmate has already been released.
4. The inmate has either been arrested or is being housed in another jail.
5. The inmate is underage; therefore it is illegal to post their information, or the inmate you are trying to find had their age incorrectly listed as someone under age 18.

I was released from jail in Knox County, but my record still shows. When will it go away?

If your record of arrest and booking is still showing online, even though you were released, it is because some jails allow that information to remain public indefinitely. Unfortunately, even though the charges against you may have been dropped, many jails will not erase that information from their public records voluntarily.

In a situation like this your only option will be to get an attorney and request they petition the court to force the jail to remove this information. That said, if you were in fact found guilty of the crime you were arrested for, it is unlikely they will remove the information surrounding your arrest and conviction.

An inmate’s family member just died; how can I let them know right away?

The death of a family member is one of the few times, if not the only time, that a jail will take a message for an inmate. Because of the sensitivity of the tragic news, when a family member has died, the news will be transmitted by a member of the clergy, a counselor or someone who is very high ranking within the jail.

Jail management understands that a sudden death of a loved one could cause a violent emotional response that jeopardizes the safety of staff or other inmates.

An inmate’s family member just died; will they be allowed to attend the funeral?

The death of a family member is one of the few times, if not the only time, that a jail will allow an inmate, whether it pre-trial or post-conviction, to be allowed outside of the jail. Even if they are allowed outside the jail, they will have to have atleast two armed escorts. An inmate attending a funeralis an extraordinary cost, use of staff and potential danger to the public. That is why it is rarely allowed.

This is not always the case though, and whether an inmate can attend a funeral depends on the inmate’s security classification, whether the jail has the staff to handle it, official jail policy, whether or not the inmate has an attorney that can push the right people, including the judge overseeing the inmate’s case, etc.

What determines whether an inmate is placed in low or high security facilities?

An inmate’s security classification depends on the following:

1. The inmate’s current crime.
2. The inmate previous crimes.
3. The inmate’s history for violence within the walls of the facility.
4. The inmate’s gang affiliation.
5. The jail's current distribution of inmates.

What information is available about an inmate?

The information that a jail or court releases publicly about an inmate depends on the laws in the state, the policy of the jail, and the sheriff’s or warden’s individual decision.

Jail booking records and rosters can include more or less, the following information:

• Full name of the inmate
• Inmate's physical characteristics (age, sex, height, weight, etc.)
• Inmate’s mugshot(s)
• Booking number, Inmate ID#, Jacket #, etc.
• Booking date and time
• Charges or offense details – the applicable statute
• Bond or bail amount, if applicable
• Court date, if set, plus the court name and location
• Previous arrests in this jurisdiction, conviction details, and sentence

What is vinelink.com?

Vinelink, which you will see referenced when discussing public information about offenders and inmates, is a national public roster that both allows the public to look up and see the person’s status, plus be able to track their movements, whether it involves being transferred from one facility to another or being released from custody.

The tracking feature is especially helpful for those who are victims of, or witnesses to, a crime and fear that the release of an offender may be dangerous to them or someone close to them.

Anyone can register with Vine to receive automated notifications via email, text or phone. It is available in 48 states and 2,900 jails and prisons.

Here is a short video explaining why it started and how it works.

How do I find old Knox County jail and inmate records from years ago?

To find jail records that go back many years really depends on how far you want to go back, however you would need to send a written request to the county sheriff as follows:
Knox County Sheriff
Att: Jail Records
5001 Maloneyville Road
Knoxville, TN 37918

Let them know the inmate’s name, any aliases, date of birth, the date range that the inmate may have been incarcerated, the crime they were charged with/convicted of, and any other helpful information you can think of.

How can I have my jail record sealed?

To have your jail records sealed, you will have to have the crime you were convicted of expunged. You should know up front that not all crimes are eligible for expungement.
1. Hire a lawyer that specializes in expungement.
2. If your crime is eligible, they will contact the District Attorney's office in the judicial district where you were charged or convicted.
3. They will file a petition with the court where you were charged or convicted.
4. The entire process may take 1-2 years.

Where can I get Prison records from the state of Tennessee?

To get prison records from the state of Tennessee, you will need to send a written request to the state prison system in Tennessee.

Let them know the inmate’s name, any aliases, date of birth, the date range that the inmate may have been incarcerated, the crime they were charged with/convicted of, the name of the facility you believe they were incarcerated in, plus any other helpful information you can think of.

For inmate services and facility information such as:

  • Directions
  • Booking Process
  • Visiting an Inmate
  • Sending Money
  • Mailing
  • Emailing or Texting
  • Receiving phone calls
  • Bail Bond Information
  • Court Information

Click the links above, or the button below.

Knox County Detention Facility Inmate Services Information

Phone: 865-281-6700

Physical Address:
5001 Maloneyville Road
Knoxville, TN 37918

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & IDN, Unit #, Pod Assignment
Knox County Sheriff’s Detention Facility
5001 Maloneyville Road
Knoxville, TN 37918

Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & IDN, Unit #, Pod Assignment
Knox County Sheriff’s Detention Facility
5001 Maloneyville Road
Knoxville, TN 37918

Every year Knox County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain 25,980 offenders, and maintain an average of 1,299 inmates (county-wide) in their custody on any given day.

The weekly turnover rate of inmates is approximately 55%, meaning that every week more than half of these inmates are released and then replaced with new offenders being booked into jail.

The charts below break down the men, women, races, ethnicities and the types of crimes that people are arrested and incarcerated for in both Knox County and state prisons throughout the country. This information is compiled from local police and the Knox County Sheriff's Department, as well as the state of Tennessee and the United States Department of Justice and Census Bureau.

If you are looking for a prisoner in Tennessee or Federal custody, click on the appropriate institution below.

If you are searching for an inmate being held in another county in Tennessee, click below.

STATE OF Tennessee COUNTY JAILS

If you are searching for a prisoner in a Tennessee State Prison click below.

Tennessee Prison Inmate Search

If you are searching for a United States Federal Bureau of Prisons Inmate click below.

Federal Bureau of Prisons Inmate Search

For ICE Detainees (Immigration) being held at a detention facility in the United States, click below.

ICE Detainee Search

Knox County Inmate Race & Ethnicity - 7/10/2024

Race Inmates % Total
White 669 68.55%
Black 120 12.30%
Hispanic or Latino 146 14.96%
American Indian/Native Alaskan 6 0.61%
Asian 25 2.56%
Pacific Islander/Native Hawaiian 4 0.41%
Other 6 0.61%
Total 976 100.0%

Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Knox County Sheriff’s Department, Tennessee Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Knox County Inmate Criminal Charges - 7/10/2024

(many inmates have multiple charges)

Charge Inmates % Total
Felony (3rd Degree) 175 17.93%
Felony (2rd Degree) 261 26.74%
Felony (1st Degree) 5 0.51%
State Jail Felony 17 1.74%
Felony (Uncategorized) 265 27.15%
Misdemeanor (Class A) 253 25.92%
Misdemeanor (Class C) 0 0.00%
Holds 0 0.00%
Uncategorized 0 0.00%

Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Knox County Sheriff’s Department, Tennessee Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Knox County Inmate Sex - 7/10/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 853 87.40%
Female 123 12.60%
Total 976 100.0%

Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Knox County Sheriff’s Department, Tennessee Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Knox County Inmate Age - 7/10/2024

Age Inmates % Total
Under 18 1 0.10%
18-20 52 5.33%
21-24 83 8.50%
25-30 244 25.00%
31-35 192 19.67%
36-40 168 17.21%
41-45 78 7.99%
46-50 67 6.86%
51-55 39 4.00%
56-60 40 4.10%
61-65 8 0.82%
66-75 4 0.41%
76-85 0 0.00%
Total 976 100.0%

Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Knox County Sheriff’s Department, Tennessee Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Knox County Sheriff’s Department, Tennessee Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

  • Jail (Main): 865-281-6700
  • Administration: 865-971-3911
  • Adult Court: 865-215-2375
  • Adult Probation: 865-215-2487
  • Arrest Warrants: 865-215-2442
  • Bail: 865-281-6728
  • District Attorney: 865-215-2515
  • Inmate Info: 865-215-2243
  • Juvenile: 865-215-6500
  • Juvenile Court: 865-215-6400
  • Juvenile Probation: 865-215-2487
  • Police: 865-215-7000
  • Police Tips: 865-215-2243
  • Public Defender: 865-594-6120
  • Records: 865-215-2244
  • Sheriff: 865-215-2444
  • Visitation: 865-281-7729
Knox County Detention Facility, TN Inmate Search: Roster & Mugshots (2024)

FAQs

How do I contact Knox County's inmates? ›

If you wish to contact an inmate, you can call 1-866-516-0115 and leave them a voicemail (up to 3 minutes), or use one of the other communications methods listed below. If you do not wish to receive calls from an inmate, simply call 1-866-516-0115 from the phone number that you wish to have blocked.

How do I find an inmate in Tennessee? ›

Requesters can perform a name search, a search using the inmate's TDOC number, or the state ID number. To find inmate information of prisoners held at the city or county jail, requesters may contact the sheriff or police department. In Tennessee, some counties maintain an online database that is easily accessible.

How do I put money on an inmate in Knox County Jail? ›

Adding Funds to an Inmate Account:

The Deposit ATMs are located in the lobby of the Roger D. Wilson Detention Facility and the Knox County Jail. There is also an ATM at the onsite visitation center. You may place cash into the ATM for the inmate for a $3.45 surcharge.

Who is the sheriff of Knox County, Tennessee? ›

Sheriff Tom Spangler is a graduate of Carter High School and Tusculum College. Sheriff Spangler served our country in the United States Air Force before the start of his law enforcement career with the Knox County Sheriff's Office as a Corrections Officer.

How do I video visit an inmate in Knox County Jail? ›

Setting up a visit is easy! Just follow these steps:
  1. Go to videovisitationanywhere.com.
  2. Click on Video Visitation or Onsite Visit.
  3. Set up an account with Securus.
  4. The Knox County Jail must then approve your visitor account.
  5. Once approved, you can schedule your visit online with a specific inmate.

What is the new MobilePatrol app? ›

MobilePatrol connects you to important safety information, news, and critical alerts for places you care about. We partner with public safety and law enforcement agencies nationwide so you can receive timely access to information that keeps you and your loved ones safe.

How do I find out if someone is in local jail? ›

When in search of inmates incarcerated in county or city jail, contact the local arresting agency for the inmate records. Most local jail administrators provide inmate information on their website for each public access.

Does Tennessee use JPay? ›

The Tennessee Department of Correction has streamlined the process of paying offender supervision fees by partnering with JPay.

How to send messages to Knox County inmates? ›

Securus messaging

Securus may be another option for communicating with an inmate at Knox County Jail. You can create a friends and family account and purchase credits to send messages. All messages will be reviewed and must be approved by the facility.

How do I add money to Jailatm messaging? ›

How Do I Make A Deposit
  1. Sign In.
  2. Select Send Money Now.
  3. Select the appropriate state and facility.
  4. Enter at least 3 characters of the resident's last name or their ID.
  5. Enter your payment information and amount of the deposit, click the check box after reading the terms and conditions and hit OK.

How do I put money in commissary hall county jail? ›

Inmate Accounts and Bonds
  1. Inmate Accounts.
  2. The Hall County Jail now offers family and friends of Hall County inmates the ability to deposit funds to an inmate's account using several different options. ...
  3. U.S. Postal Money Order. ...
  4. Mail to:
  5. Hall County Jail.
  6. P.O. Box 908030.
  7. Gainesville, GA 30501.
  8. Lobby Kiosk.

Who is the DA in Knox County Tennessee? ›

Charme Allen, District Attorney General - Knoxville, TN.

How do I find out if someone has a warrant in Knoxville, Tennessee? ›

Free Warrant Search in Tennessee

Citizens can conduct free warrant searches in Tennessee on local law enforcement websites. Another option for a free search is to contact a court clerk's office for warrant information. Usually, a person's name and date of birth may be required for the search.

Who is Knox County TN named after? ›

The City of Knoxville was incorporated in 1815. Knoxville was named after Henry Knox, President Washington's War Secretary.

What does "us marshal inmate" mean? ›

Once ordered into custody by a U.S. District Court, the U.S. Marshals Service assumes responsibility for all prisoners charged with a federal offense, regardless of which state, local or federal law enforcement agency made the arrest.

What is Knox County's non-emergency number? ›

Knox County Sheriff's Office
Non-Emergency:(865) 215-2444
Detention Facility:(865) 281-6700
Teleserve:(865) 215-2243

How do I send a message to an inmate in Rutherford County jail? ›

There are three easy steps to getting started:
  1. Make a deposit: An inmate needs to have funds in their account to use the system.
  2. Create a visit account: You'll need to have a free account to receive messages and sent photos.
  3. Accept an inmate's contact request: You'll get an email when an inmate requests to be connected.

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