Knox County, Tennessee · Arrests entered during the previous 24 hours
Check Who Entered Knox County Custody in the Last 24 Hours
Use the official 24-hour list for recent booking activity. Verify the person, decode the document and bond fields, then continue to the current inmate list and criminal court record.
This guide also explains bail, pretrial release, reports, warrants, video visits, inmate mail, calls, deposits, lawyers, victim assistance, record corrections and Tennessee expungement.
24-HOUR CUSTODY CHECK
LIVE
BOOKED
NAME · IDN · DATE
VERIFY
CHARGE · BOND
COURT
DATE · EVENT
Arrest does not mean conviction. The 24-hour list records custody and legal-document information. Charges may be changed, dismissed or never result in a conviction. Never identify a person from a similar name or photograph alone.
Recent activityUse 24 Hours In Custody.
Still in jailUse Inmate Population.
List questionsCall 865-281-6700.
Bond reviewCheck every charge and hold.
Official reviewProcedures checked July 14, 2026.
Use the correct list
Which Knox County record answers your question?
24 HOURS IN CUSTODY
Who was recently entered?Shows bookings or served custody documents entered during the previous 24 hours.
Best for a new arrest, warrant service, rebook or recent hold.
INMATE POPULATION
Is the person held now?Use the broader current-inmate page after the recent 24-hour window has passed.
Best for current custody, inmate ID and facility-service planning.
COURT RECORD
What happened to the charge?Follow the case through charging, bond review, hearings, plea, trial and disposition.
Best for filed charges, court dates and the final outcome.
Reliable sequence: Check the 24-hour list → save the IDN and document details → confirm current custody → verify every bond and hold → follow the court case.
Micro-step search
How to search the official Knox County 24 Hour Arrest List
Open the official 24 Hours In Custody page
Use the Sheriff-operated list rather than an unofficial mugshot or people-search website.
Open the official 24-hour list
Review the complete 24-hour window
A person may appear under the time the warrant, order or booking document was served rather than the time of the alleged incident.
Find the possible name
Check the full spelling, middle name or initial and any suffix.
Verify the date of birth
Do not rely on a name-only match.
Save the IDN number
The IDN is the strongest Knox County jail-system reference for calls, mail, visits and accounts.
Read the document type
Determine whether the entry involves a warrant, rebook, attachment, probation allegation, hold or other document.
Read every charge separately
One person can have several charges or custody documents with different bond and court entries.
Record bond type and amount
Do not assume a displayed amount controls every charge or hold.
Save the court information
Record the court date, division, event and court role exactly as displayed.
The Sheriff warns that the online data should not be relied upon as the sole basis for legal action. Confirm time-sensitive custody, bond and court information with the responsible office.
24-hour list vs current custody
Use the right search for the right time window
24 Hours In Custody
- Focuses on documents entered during the previous 24 hours.
- Useful immediately after an arrest or warrant service.
- Can include rebooks, attachments and holds.
- Does not show every person presently incarcerated.
- A listed person may already have been released or transferred.
Search the recent list
Inmate Population
- Used for the broader current-custody population.
- Better after more than 24 hours have passed.
- Useful before sending mail, money or scheduling a visit.
- Custody can still change after the page refreshes.
- Call Inmate Services when the status is unclear.
Search current inmates
Result-field decoder
What the Knox County 24-hour arrest fields mean
Fields displayed in the official recent-custody list
| Field |
What it identifies |
What it does not prove |
Next action |
| Name |
The name entered in the custody record. |
Identity from the name alone. |
Compare DOB, IDN and booking details. |
| DOB |
The date of birth attached to the record. |
That every other matching field is accurate. |
Use it with the IDN and case information. |
| IDN |
The person’s Knox County correctional identifier. |
A conviction or final case result. |
Use it for inmate-service transactions. |
| Document Type |
The warrant, order, rebook or other document connected to custody. |
The underlying facts or final outcome. |
Read the charge and court case. |
| Booked/Served |
When the listed document was booked or served. |
When the alleged conduct occurred. |
Compare it with the arrest and case timeline. |
| Charge |
The alleged offense or legal reason entered with the document. |
Guilt or the final filed charge. |
Verify the charging document and disposition. |
| Bond Type |
The current release-entry category for that line. |
That release is available on every charge. |
Confirm all documents and holds. |
| Bond Amount |
The amount currently entered for that charge or document. |
That payment guarantees immediate release. |
Call the jail or court before paying. |
| Court Date |
The currently scheduled court date. |
That the date cannot change. |
Confirm with the court. |
| Division |
The court division connected to the event. |
The final court handling after transfer or indictment. |
Use the division when locating the case. |
| Court Event |
The scheduled hearing or proceeding. |
The result of that event. |
Read the later docket entry. |
| Court Role |
The person’s role in the listed court matter. |
The outcome of the proceeding. |
Match the defendant and case number. |
Common document types
WarrantA warrant was booked or served. Check the issuing court, charge, bond and later warrant status.
RebookA correctional or court document caused a rebooking entry. It does not always mean a completely new physical arrest.
AttachmentA court-issued custody document is involved. Read the related court case to learn why it was issued.
VOPUsually identifies an alleged violation of probation. A revocation hearing determines the result.
Conditional Release OrderA court order describes release conditions. Confirm that processing is complete before expecting release.
Twelve-Hour HoldA temporary statutory hold affects immediate release. Ask the jail which charge or law controls it.
Agency HoldAnother Tennessee law-enforcement agency may control transfer or release.
Immigration DetainerA federal immigration custody issue may remain even when local charges are otherwise releasable.
Other OrderUse the document name, court event and case record to determine its exact purpose.
Common bond-status entries
Always confirm the current bond order before payment
| Entry |
Practical reading |
What to verify |
| Appearance |
An appearance-bond entry is attached to the document. |
Security, conditions and whether other holds remain. |
| Cash |
Cash payment may be required for the listed amount. |
Accepted location, exact amount and every other charge. |
| Denied |
Release on bond is not presently approved for that entry. |
Next hearing and whether another order later changes it. |
| To Be Set |
The court has not entered the final bond amount. |
Bond-hearing date and court division. |
| Pending |
The release decision or system update remains incomplete. |
Current status with Inmate Services or court. |
| None |
No amount is displayed for that line. |
Whether no bond applies, no amount is required or another document controls release. |
Identity check
Verify the person before relying on the record
First and last names match
Middle name, initial or suffix is consistent
Date of birth matches
IDN matches another Knox record
Booked or served date matches the event
Charge matches the known case
Court division and event are consistent
Current-inmate result belongs to the same IDN
Minimum standard: Confirm at least two independent identifiers. A matching name alone is not enough for publication, employment contact, payment or legal conclusions.
Troubleshooting
No Knox County 24-hour result found?
Intake is still processing
Identification, medical screening and document entry can delay online publication.
The 24-hour window passed
Search the current Inmate Population page.
The person was released
A person may leave custody before you review the recent list.
The name is different
Check middle names, initials, suffixes, former names and spelling differences.
Another agency holds the person
Check Knoxville Police, another county, state custody or federal custody.
A citation was issued
Not every criminal charge results in county-jail booking.
The record is restricted
Juvenile, sealed, expunged or otherwise confidential records may be unavailable.
The system is refreshing
Recheck later and call Inmate Services when the issue remains urgent.
Missing-record call script
I am trying to confirm the custody status of [full legal name], date of birth [date]. The arrest or warrant service may have occurred on [date]. Can you confirm whether the person is being processed, currently held, released, transferred or listed under another name or IDN?
Arrest-to-court path
What happens after a Knox County arrest?
Arrest or document service
Law enforcement arrests the person or serves a warrant, attachment, probation document or hold.
Booking and IDN confirmation
Corrections records identity, fingerprints, property, charges, documents and custody information.
24-hour list entry
The recent-custody page displays the entered booking or served document.
Pretrial assessment
Knox County Pre-Trial Release assesses background, community ties and risk information for the court.
Bond or detention decision
The court decides release, bond, conditions, supervision or continued detention.
Charging and preliminary proceedings
The prosecutor reviews the allegations. Misdemeanor cases and felony preliminary matters may begin in General Sessions.
Grand jury or criminal court
A felony matter may proceed by indictment to Criminal Court.
Disposition
The case may end through dismissal, nolle prosequi, diversion, plea, acquittal, conviction or another order.
Correction or record relief
Incorrect disposition information can be updated. Eligible records may later qualify for expungement.
Sheriff and police records
Request the arrest report or probable-cause narrative
The jail list provides custody fields, not the complete incident narrative. Request the report from the law-enforcement agency that created it.
Identify the arresting agency
Determine whether the arrest involved KCSO, Knoxville Police or another department.
Identify the exact document
Ask for the incident report, arrest report, probable-cause affidavit, warrant return, supplement or property record.
Provide identifiers
Include the full name, DOB, IDN, arrest date, location, charge and case or warrant number.
Use the correct records office
A Knoxville Police report must be requested from KPD, not automatically from the Sheriff.
Ask for electronic delivery
Request searchable electronic records when available.
Set a cost ceiling
Ask for written approval before costs exceed a stated amount.
Request an explanation for withheld material
Ask the custodian to identify the reason for any denial or redaction.
Copy-ready records request
I request an electronic copy of the releasable incident report, arrest report, probable-cause affidavit, warrant return and releasable supplements concerning [full legal name], date of birth [date], for the event on [date] at [location]. Known identifiers are IDN [number], warrant or case number [number] and charge [charge]. Please provide a cost estimate before processing if the total will exceed $[amount].
Court outcome
Follow the arrest into the Knox County court system
Copy the court fields from the arrest list
Save the court date, division, event and role exactly as displayed.
Open the official Knox County government site
Use the Courts or Criminal Court Clerk section to locate the appropriate case-search service.
Open Knox County government
Search by case number when available
A case number reduces same-name mistakes.
Confirm the correct defendant
Compare the name, DOB, charge, filing date and court division.
Find the charging document
Determine what the prosecutor formally filed rather than relying only on the jail charge.
Review bond orders
Later judicial orders can replace the amount shown on the 24-hour list.
Follow every hearing chronologically
Check arraignment, preliminary hearing, bond hearing, revocation, report-back and trial settings.
Find the final disposition
Look for dismissal, nolle prosequi, diversion, plea, verdict, judgment or sentence.
Obtain certified proof when required
Contact the responsible court clerk for a certified judgment or disposition.
Common court-event labels
Bond HearingThe court considers release, the amount and conditions.
ArraignmentThe defendant is formally addressed concerning the charge and plea process.
Preliminary HearingThe court considers whether sufficient cause exists for a felony matter to continue.
RevocationThe court considers an alleged violation of probation or release conditions.
Report BackThe case returns for a scheduled status or compliance review.
Other EventUse the full docket to learn the purpose and result.
Warrant safety
How to investigate a Knox County warrant entry
Do not treat the 24-hour list as a complete warrant database
It shows recently entered or served custody documents, not every outstanding warrant.
Record the exact document and charge
Save the person’s IDN, court division, event and bond information.
Check the court case
The docket may show issuance, service, recall, appearance or later court action.
Use a lawyer when the warrant concerns you
Counsel can explain appearance, surrender, bond and hearing options.
Never confront or attempt to detain anyone. A similar name, recalled warrant or delayed update can create a dangerous mistake.
Bail and pretrial release
Confirm every bond, hold and release condition
Knox County Pre-Trial Release assesses arrested individuals and supplies background, community-tie and risk information to the court. The court—not the assessment staff—decides detention and release.
Match the person and IDN
Verify the full name, DOB and IDN before discussing payment.
Separate every charge and document
Write down the bond type and amount for each line.
Identify holds
Ask whether another court, Tennessee agency, probation office, federal authority or immigration agency controls release.
Confirm the most recent court order
The online bond field may change after a bond hearing.
Ask whether pretrial supervision applies
Conditions can include reporting, monitoring, substance testing or other court-ordered controls.
Confirm the authorized payment process
Ask where payment must be made and which forms are accepted.
Review private surety terms
Get the premium, collateral, forfeiture and collateral-return terms in writing.
Keep proof
Save receipts, transaction numbers, agreements and contact names.
Allow time for release processing
Payment does not bypass court confirmation, hold checks, paperwork or property return.
Bond-verification call script
I am calling about IDN [number] for [full legal name]. Please confirm every active charge and custody document, the current bond type and amount for each entry, every outside hold, payment instructions and whether pretrial supervision or another court order affects release.
Electronic monitoring may include
GPS location monitoring
Victim-notification technology
Alcohol-monitoring equipment
Remote breath testing
Court-ordered reporting
Different supervision levels based on the order
Defense help
How to obtain a criminal-defense lawyer
Court-appointed counsel
- Ask the judge for counsel at the first appearance.
- Complete the required financial eligibility information.
- Disclose income, assets, debts and expenses accurately.
- Follow the court’s appointment instructions.
- Do not discuss case strategy on ordinary jail calls.
Private counsel
- Search for a Tennessee-licensed criminal-defense lawyer.
- Verify active professional status.
- Ask who will personally appear in court.
- Request the fee agreement in writing.
- Confirm whether bond, trial and post-trial work are included.
Recorded communication warning: Ordinary inmate telephone calls and electronic messages may be monitored or recorded. Use the facility’s attorney-access procedure for confidential legal communication.
Victim assistance
How to obtain a victim advocate or crisis assistance
Identify the criminal case
Save the defendant name, court division, date and case number.
Contact the prosecuting office
Ask for the victim-witness advocate handling the case.
Request court notifications
Ask about bond hearings, release, plea proceedings, trial and sentencing.
Discuss immediate safety
Contact law enforcement for an emergency and ask about available safety-planning resources.
Contact KCSO Family Crisis
Use the published Family Crisis numbers for local assistance and routing.
Keep contact details current
Notify the advocate if your telephone number, email or address changes.
A victim advocate can explain notifications, safety resources, restitution and participation. The advocate is not the defendant’s lawyer and does not replace independent legal advice.
Adult jail visitation
Schedule a Knox County video visit
No adult in-person visits: Knox County’s adult correctional facilities use video visitation. Each inmate is allowed two scheduled visits per week, subject to eligibility and operating restrictions.
Confirm current custody and IDN
Search the Inmate Population page before creating an account.
Confirm current custody
Create a CorrectPay account
Use the provider linked by Knox County Corrections.
Open CorrectPay
Add the correct inmate
Select the correct jurisdiction and match the full name and IDN.
Select onsite or offsite video
Onsite visits use public kiosks. Offsite visits use a compatible personal device.
Choose an available date and time
Availability depends on housing, work schedules and facility operations.
Review the displayed cost
Confirm all current provider charges before completing the reservation.
Save the confirmation
A requested appointment is not complete until the provider confirms it.
Test the device
Check the camera, microphone, speakers, lighting and internet connection.
Join early
Sign in before the scheduled start time and remain available.
Follow conduct rules
Video communication may be monitored and terminated for misuse.
Published visitation hours
Availability may change because of housing or facility operations
| Visit type |
Monday–Friday |
Saturday–Sunday morning |
Saturday–Sunday afternoon/evening |
| Onsite video |
4:30 p.m.–6:00 p.m. after workers return |
8:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m. |
3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. |
| Offsite video |
4:30 p.m.–9:00 p.m. after workers return |
8:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m. |
3:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m. |
Onsite Video Visitation Center
5109 Maloneyville Road
Knoxville, TN
Video-visit rules
Avoid a failed, cancelled or unusable visit
Before scheduling
- Confirm current custody.
- Use the correct IDN.
- Check the weekly visit allowance.
- Review current provider pricing.
Technology
- Test the webcam.
- Check lighting and sound.
- Use a stable internet connection.
- Keep the device still.
Communication
- Speak in a normal voice.
- Avoid background conversations.
- Do not record or rebroadcast.
- Follow staff and provider instructions.
Privacy
- Use a quiet location.
- Keep unapproved people off camera.
- Do not display prohibited material.
- Assume the visit is monitored.
Missed visit
- A missed scheduled visit is not refunded.
- Join before the scheduled start.
- Save confirmation and payment records.
- Report a provider problem promptly.
Unscheduled calls
- An inmate may initiate a video-out call.
- The cost is taken from the inmate’s account.
- Availability depends on facility rules.
- It does not replace a scheduled visit.
Inmate mail
Address Knox County inmate mail correctly
Published inmate-mail format
Inmate’s Full Name — Include IDN
Unit Number and Pod Assignment
Roger D. Wilson Detention Facility
5001 Maloneyville Road
Knoxville, TN 37918
Confirm current custody
Check that the person remains in Knox County custody.
Use the complete legal name and IDN
The IDN helps Corrections route the mail to the correct person.
Confirm unit and pod
Housing can change, so verify current instructions before mailing.
Use the Roger D. Wilson address
Follow the published format exactly.
Keep personal correspondence separate from money orders
Letters enclosed with mailed money orders or cashier’s checks are not delivered to the inmate.
Use the attorney-mail process for legal correspondence
Do not assume ordinary personal mail is confidential.
Confirm current limits for photographs, publications, greeting cards and other enclosures on the Corrections page before mailing them.
Deposits, calls and accounts
Add funds and telephone time without using the wrong account
Lobby ATMATMs are available in the Roger D. Wilson lobby, Knox County Jail lobby and onsite visitation center.
Online depositUse CorrectPay for approved online funding and account services.
Telephone timeKnox County directs telephone-time users to ICSolutions. Confirm the current provider before funding.
Published deposit surcharges
Check the final displayed total before completing a transaction
| Method |
Published surcharge |
Important step |
| Cash at facility ATM |
$3.45 |
Verify the inmate’s name and IDN before depositing. |
| Credit card at facility ATM |
5% plus $3.45 |
Review the full transaction total before approval. |
| CorrectPay online |
Displayed during checkout |
Select the correct account and inmate. |
| Money order or cashier’s check |
Issuer-dependent |
Mail using the exact payee and inmate instructions. |
Mailing a money order or cashier’s check
Use a money order or cashier’s check
Do not mail cash.
Make it payable correctly
Use “Roger D. Wilson Detention Facility” in care of the inmate’s full name and IDN.
Mail it to the detention facility
Use 5001 Maloneyville Road, Knoxville, TN 37918.
Do not enclose a personal letter
Correspondence included with the payment will not be delivered to the inmate.
Keep proof
Retain the receipt, serial number and copy of the payment instrument.
Scam warning: Do not use gift cards, cryptocurrency or an unverified payment link. Confirm the inmate’s IDN and provider through Knox County Corrections.
Emergency calls and property
Handle a family emergency, property release or release funds
Verified family emergencyCall the facility and explain the emergency. If staff verifies it, a call may be permitted.
Personal propertyNew property is not accepted without prior approval from a commander or designee.
Property releaseAn inmate may release personal property 24 hours a day using the required Property Transfer Receipt.
Money releaseMoney may be released only during normal business hours, Monday through Friday.
Release balanceA released inmate normally receives the account balance through a debit card.
Unclaimed balanceFunds not claimed after one year may be transferred under unclaimed-property procedures.
Tennessee statewide history
When the Knox County 24-hour list is not enough
TBI Tennessee criminal history
- Covers Tennessee adult criminal-history information.
- Current public-search charge: $29.
- Fingerprints are not required for the public name-based search.
- An accurate name and demographic information are essential.
- A valid email address is required for the online process.
FBI identity-history check
- Used for a nationwide FBI identity-history record.
- Current Tennessee contractor process lists a $50 charge.
- Fingerprints are required.
- Use the approved fingerprint-contractor process.
- This is different from the public Tennessee name search.
A Knox County booking search is county-specific. It is not a complete Tennessee or nationwide criminal-history check.
Record correction
Correct a missing or inaccurate Tennessee disposition
Identify the exact error
Determine whether the problem involves identity, charge, court result or missing disposition.
Obtain the court judgment or disposition
Request a certified copy from the court that handled the case.
Compare the source systems
Review the arrest record, court record and TBI history.
Correct the source record first
A jail, law-enforcement or court error may need correction before TBI can update its system.
Submit the disposition to TBI
Email the judgment or disposition to the official TBI disposition unit or use its published fax.
Recheck other databases
A government correction may not automatically update a private background-check company.
A disposition records the final court determination, such as guilty, not guilty, dismissed or diversion.
Diversion and expungement
How to seek Tennessee record expungement
Expungement is not automatic merely because a charge was dismissed or diversion was completed. The person must complete the required court process and obtain an expungement order.
Possible no-conviction grounds
- Dismissed charge.
- Nolle prosequi.
- No true bill.
- Not-guilty verdict.
- Conviction reversed.
- Successful eligible diversion.
Diversion types
- Pretrial diversion under applicable Tennessee law.
- Judicial diversion after a plea or finding with sentence withheld.
- All conditions must be completed successfully.
- The person must return to court to request expungement.
- Not every offense is expungeable.
Obtain the final court disposition
Confirm whether the case ended by dismissal, acquittal, diversion, plea or conviction.
Review legal eligibility
Offense type, criminal history and prior relief can affect eligibility.
Start with the Knox County court
File through the court in the county where the arrest or case occurred.
Complete the required petition or clerk packet
Use the current court forms and provide the case number and disposition.
Pay any applicable clerk charge
Dismissed, nolle prosequi, no-true-bill and not-guilty cases should be expunged without a defendant charge, while diversion or conviction-based relief may involve fees.
Obtain the signed order
Eligibility alone does not remove the record.
Keep a certified copy
Save it permanently in case a government or private database still displays stale information.
Verify agency processing
The court sends the order to the arresting agency, jail, TBI and other listed agencies.
Address private-company records separately
Private background providers may require a copy of the order and a separate dispute.
Title-related questions
Knox County 24-hour arrest-record FAQs
What does the Knox County 24 Hour Arrest List show?
It shows recent Knox County custody entries from the previous 24 hours, including identifying, document, charge, bond and court-event information.
How do I search the official list?
Open the Sheriff’s 24 Hours In Custody page, locate the possible name and verify DOB, IDN, document type, booked or served date, charge and court information.
What is the difference between the recent list and Inmate Population?
The recent list focuses on entries made during the previous 24 hours. Inmate Population is the better search for broader current custody.
Does the 24-hour list show every current inmate?
No. A person booked more than 24 hours earlier may appear only in the current Inmate Population search.
Why is a recent arrest missing?
Booking may still be processing, the name may differ, the person may be held elsewhere or the record may be restricted.
What does document type mean?
It identifies the custody document, such as a warrant, rebook, attachment, probation violation or agency hold.
What does bond type mean?
It describes the current release entry for that particular charge or document. Every other charge and hold must still be checked.
Can the bond amount change?
Yes. A judge can change bond or release conditions after a hearing, and another hold can still prevent release.
How do I find the final court outcome?
Use the court date, division and event from the arrest result to locate the Knox County criminal court case and final disposition.
Who answers questions about the list?
Call Knox County Inmate Services at 865-281-6700.
Does an arrest entry prove guilt?
No. It documents custody processing and does not prove conviction or the final result.