Knox County TN Arrest Records Search | Jail & Court
Knox County, Tennessee · Recent arrests, current inmates, Sheriff reports, bonds and court records
Find a Knox County Arrest and Verify the Court Outcome
Use the Sheriff’s 24-hour arrest list for new bookings or the inmate population list for current custody. Match the date of birth and Knox County IDN before relying on a charge.
Then check the correct court record for filed charges, bond hearings, court dates and the final result. This guide also covers reports, warrants, visitation, mail, deposits, appointed counsel, victim help, TBI checks and expungement.
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An arrest is not a conviction. The Sheriff list displays booking, warrant, attachment, hold and bond information received by the jail. A prosecutor may amend or dismiss the charge, and the court may enter a different result.
New arrest
Use the official 24 Hour Arrest List.
Current custody
Use the Inmate Population List.
Local court history
Clerk search package costs $15.
Tennessee history
TBI TORIS currently costs $29.
Official review
Procedures checked July 31, 2026.
Which Knox County record contains the answer?
SHERIFF LIST
Was the arrest recent?
Find the date of birth, IDN, document type, charge, bond and scheduled court event.
Use the 24-hour list or current inmate population.
ARRESTING AGENCY
What did officers report?
Request the incident report, arrest report and releasable evidence information.
The jail may not own a Knoxville Police report.
COURT CLERK
What happened after arrest?
Find the formal charge, preliminary hearing, indictment, plea, dismissal, judgment or sentence.
The court outcome controls—not the booking allegation.
TBI TORIS
Do you need statewide history?
Request a Tennessee name-based criminal-history report from the state repository.
Verify a possible match using stronger identifiers.
Best workflow: Find the Sheriff result, copy the IDN and docket information, identify the arresting agency, search the court and locate the final disposition.
Search recent arrests and current Knox County inmates
Arrested within 24 hours
Use the Sheriff’s recent-custody page for newly booked or served matters.
Currently incarcerated
Use the population list when the person may have been held longer than one day.
Open the correct Sheriff list
Use the 24-hour list for a new arrest or the population page for current custody.
Use the browser’s Find command
Press Ctrl+F or use Find on Page and enter the last name.
Match the date of birth
Do not rely only on the displayed name or photograph.
Record the Knox County IDN
The IDN is important for mail, deposits, visits, records and jail questions.
Read the document type
Examples can include warrant, attachment, capias, violation of probation, rebook, hold or conditional-release order.
Read every charge separately
One person can have different bonds, holds and court events on separate matters.
Record the bond type and amount
Look for appearance, cash, ROR, denied, none or another displayed condition.
Save the court date and division
The Sheriff list may display the date, felony or misdemeanor division, event and defendant role.
Confirm changing information
Call Inmate Services when the custody, bond or court information is unclear.
Continue to the Clerk search
Verify the filed court case instead of treating the jail charge as final.
Search Knox County court dates
Inmate Services
Phone: 865-281-6700
Phone: 865-281-6700
Understand the Knox County arrest-list fields
| Field | What it identifies | What it does not prove | Next action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | An important identity field connected to the booking. | That every other same-name result belongs to this person. | Match it with the IDN and court case. |
| IDN | The Knox County inmate identification number. | The final criminal disposition. | Use it for jail services and record matching. |
| Document type | The legal document or custody basis received by the jail. | That the person was newly arrested for every listed entry. | Distinguish warrant, capias, attachment, hold and rebook entries. |
| Booked or served date | When the document or charge was booked or served. | When the alleged offense occurred. | Compare it with the incident and filing dates. |
| Charge | The allegation or case description connected to the custody entry. | A conviction or the final filed charge. | Read the court charging document. |
| Bond type | The displayed release mechanism or restriction. | Another charge or hold will allow release. | Confirm all cases with the jail or Clerk. |
| Bond amount | The amount set, denied or otherwise recorded. | The amount is still current. | Confirm the newest judicial order. |
| Court date | A scheduled event transmitted to the jail system. | The date cannot change. | Recheck the Clerk docket before attending. |
| Division | The displayed felony, misdemeanor or numbered court division. | Every charge is in the same court. | Open each separate case or docket entry. |
| Court event | The scheduled hearing type, such as bond hearing or preliminary hearing. | The hearing occurred or produced a final outcome. | Read the later docket and disposition. |
Verify the correct person before using the record
Full first and last name match
Middle name, suffix or alias is consistent
Date of birth matches
Knox County IDN matches another record
Booked or served date matches the event
Charge and document type are consistent
Court date follows the same arrest
A second official source confirms the person
Minimum identity rule: Match at least two independent identifiers before sending money, publishing an allegation or using the result for a serious decision.
Why a Knox County arrest may not appear
Booking is still being processed
Identification, questioning, fingerprints, medical screening and data entry can delay publication.
The 24-hour window expired
Move from the recent-arrest list to the current inmate population.
The person was released
A released person may disappear from the current inmate population.
The name is recorded differently
Try the surname, former surname, hyphenated name, suffix or common spelling variation.
The arrest occurred outside Knox County
Search the county where the person was physically booked.
The person was transferred
Check another county, Tennessee Department of Correction or federal custody.
The court case is not filed yet
Prosecutor review and court data entry can occur after booking.
The record is restricted
Juvenile, sealed, expunged and legally confidential information may be unavailable.
Custody call script
I am trying to confirm the custody status of [full legal name], date of birth [date]. The arrest may have occurred on [date] through [agency]. Can you confirm whether the person is still being booked, currently held, released, transferred or listed under another name or IDN?
Follow a Knox County arrest through the court system
Incident and investigation
The Sheriff, Knoxville Police Department or another agency creates the incident or arrest report.
Booking or document service
The jail records the person, IDN, document type, charge, bond and court information.
Bond and pretrial assessment
The court reviews release, risk, supervision and conditions.
General Sessions proceedings
Misdemeanors and preliminary felony matters may begin in General Sessions Criminal Court.
Grand jury or Criminal Court
A felony may proceed through indictment and one of the Criminal Court divisions.
Hearings and preparation
The case may include bond review, preliminary hearing, discovery, motions, plea negotiations and trial.
Final disposition
The charge may end through dismissal, nolle prosequi, no true bill, acquittal, diversion, plea or conviction.
Correction or expungement
Wrong information can be corrected, while an eligible charge may be removed through a court expungement order.
Which Knox County office has the record?
| Record needed | Likely custodian | Provide | Avoid this mistake |
|---|---|---|---|
| Current custody | Knox County Sheriff Corrections | Name, date of birth and IDN. | Calling the court about pod or housing information. |
| Sheriff incident report | KCSO Support Services and Records | Ten-digit report number, date, location and names. | Requesting a Knoxville Police report from KCSO. |
| Knoxville Police report | Knoxville Police Department | KPD report number, date, location and involved person. | Assuming the booking jail created the report. |
| General Sessions criminal case | General Sessions Criminal Court Clerk | Docket number, defendant and court date. | Searching only Criminal Court felony divisions. |
| Felony Criminal Court case | Knox County Criminal Court Clerk | Docket number, defendant and division. | Treating the General Sessions hearing as the final felony case. |
| Statewide Tennessee history | Tennessee Bureau of Investigation | Accurate name and identifying information. | Treating a name-only possible match as fingerprint proof. |
Request a Knox County Sheriff incident or arrest report
Online incident-report requests are free. The Sheriff’s form is for reports created by the Knox County Sheriff’s Office and requires the requester to confirm Tennessee residency.
Confirm KCSO created the report
Identify the arresting or reporting agency before requesting records.
Find the ten-digit incident number
The online form asks for the report number when available.
Enter the incident date and location
Use the location where the event occurred, not the jail address.
Enter the victim or complainant
Include the full name recorded in the report.
Add the officer and report type
Include the reporting officer when known and identify the document needed.
Describe missing identifiers
Use the comments box for the defendant name, IDN, charge, court docket or other details.
Submit the online request
Confirm Tennessee residency before sending the form.
Open the Sheriff incident-report form
Check whether the report is ready
Call Sheriff Support Services when pickup or release status is unclear.
Copy-ready report request
I request an electronic copy of the releasable incident report, arrest report, probable-cause information and identified releasable supplements concerning [full legal name] for the incident on or about [date and time] at [location]. Known identifiers are KCSO report number [number], Knox County IDN [number] and court docket number [number]. Please identify any required fee and the legal basis for withheld or redacted information.
In-person report rules
| Requirement | Published information | What to prepare |
|---|---|---|
| Residency | Public inspection requests require Tennessee residency. | Bring valid Tennessee identification. |
| Copy charge | $0.15 per page for in-person copies. | Bring exact cash or check because change may be unavailable. |
| Production time | Allow approximately three working days. | Provide a daytime telephone number. |
| Office hours | Monday–Thursday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. | Confirm holiday closures before traveling. |
KCSO Support Services
City-County Building, 400 W. Main Street, Knoxville, TN 37902
Phone: 865-215-2243
Email requests: webreports@knoxsheriff.org
City-County Building, 400 W. Main Street, Knoxville, TN 37902
Phone: 865-215-2243
Email requests: webreports@knoxsheriff.org
Find the Knox County court date and case record
Start with the Sheriff court entry
Record the date, division, event and role from the arrest result.
Open Find My Court Date
The public database searches daily criminal, traffic and county-ordinance dockets.
Search the Knox County docket
Select a date range
Enter a range that includes the displayed Sheriff court date.
Search by name or division
Enter the defendant name or choose the court division.
Verify the courtroom and start time
General Sessions Criminal usually begins at 8:30 a.m.; Criminal Court generally begins at 9:00 a.m.
Use online records when available
General Sessions Criminal and Fourth Circuit records filed since November 2017 may be available through the Clerk’s online system.
Open online court records
Understand the July 2026 access change
The Clerk states that online record access moved to a prepaid subscription-only model effective July 1, 2026.
Contact the Criminal Court Clerk for felony records
Ask for the docket, charging document, judgment, dismissal or certified disposition.
Read every count separately
A case may contain dismissed counts and a different outcome on another count.
Recheck before attending court
The Clerk cannot reset most court dates without a judge’s order.
Failure to appear can cause a warrant to be issued. Do not assume an old Sheriff date remains current.
General Sessions Criminal or Criminal Court?
General Sessions – Criminal
- Misdemeanor criminal cases
- Traffic and county-ordinance cases
- Initial felony proceedings
- Bond hearings
- Preliminary hearings
- Violation and other scheduled events
Knox County Criminal Court
- Felony prosecutions after indictment
- Criminal Court Divisions I, II and III
- Pleas and trials
- Judgments and sentencing
- Probation-revocation matters
- Final felony dispositions
Criminal and General Sessions Criminal Clerk
City-County Building
400 Main Street SW
Knoxville, TN 37902
Phone: 865-215-2375
Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
City-County Building
400 Main Street SW
Knoxville, TN 37902
Phone: 865-215-2375
Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Order a Knox County and Knoxville criminal-history search
The Criminal Court Clerk offers a detailed local criminal-history package covering charges arising in Knox County and Knoxville dating back to the 1980s.
| Service | Published fee | Included |
|---|---|---|
| Standard package | $15 | Three searches using the legal name, an alias and Social Security information. |
| Additional alias | $5 per alias | One additional first-and-last-name alias search. |
| Coverage | Included | Knox County and Knoxville charges dating back to the 1980s. |
Gather the identifying details
Prepare the name, aliases, date of birth and Social Security information requested by the Clerk.
Provide contact information
Include an email or telephone number for questions and delivery instructions.
Select yourself or another person
The Clerk states that the search may be requested for any individual.
Submit the final request
Complete the Clerk’s background-search inquiry.
Request the local background package
This is a Knox County and Knoxville search—not a complete Tennessee or nationwide criminal-history check.
Check a Knox County criminal warrant safely
Knox County does not provide a complete public online warrant database. Do not rely on an unofficial warrant-search site or an old court entry.
Search the court docket first
Look for warrant, capias, failure-to-appear, served, recalled or set-aside entries.
Check your own warrant in person
Appear at the detention facility or the Sheriff public window on level L-1 of the City-County Building.
Bring photo identification
Identification is required for an in-person inquiry.
Checking another person requires Tennessee residency
Bring proof such as a valid Tennessee driver license or state identification.
Confirm the issuing court
A warrant may be connected to General Sessions, Criminal Court or another county.
Use counsel when the warrant concerns you
A lawyer can explain surrender, appearance and bond options.
Use the Criminal Processing Unit for a planned surrender
The unit accepts warrant turn-ins Monday–Friday from 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Use the jail for a 24-hour surrender
The Sheriff states that turning yourself in at the jail is available at any time.
Criminal Warrants and LEIDS
Phone: 865-215-2442
Phone: 865-215-2442
Do not confront or detain anyone. Similar names, cleared warrants and delayed updates can cause dangerous mistakes.
Post a Knox County bond without paying the wrong amount
Full cash bond
Pay the full amount in cash at the Knox County Jail or Roger D. Wilson Detention Facility.
Clerk payment
During office hours, the Clerk accepts cash, cashier’s check or money order for the full bond.
Bonding company
Use a court-approved and state-licensed bail company under the published local rules.
Property bond
Land may be used when legally sufficient. Contact the Clerk and obtain legal advice before proceeding.
| Client | Maximum published premium | Additional published fee |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee resident | 10% of the set bond | $37 |
| Non-Tennessee resident | 15% of the set bond | $37 |
Confirm the correct person and IDN
Match the date of birth and active custody.
List every charge and document
Record the bond type and amount for each entry.
Identify denied bonds and holds
Payment on one charge does not override another court or agency.
Confirm the current bond
Ask the jail or Clerk whether a judge changed the amount.
Choose the payment route
Decide between full cash, Clerk payment, approved bonding company or qualifying property.
Understand where the money goes
A full cash bond may be applied to court costs. A private bonding-company premium is not held by the Clerk and is not applied to court costs.
Keep the receipt and conditions
Save the docket number, payment proof, court date and release terms.
Allow release processing
Staff must verify every document and clear all restrictions before release.
Understand Knox County pretrial assessment and supervision
The Sheriff’s Pre-Trial Release Division assesses people arrested in Knox County and provides information to the court about background, community ties, flight risk and possible reoffending.
Provide accurate background information
False or incomplete information can affect the assessment.
Identify stable community ties
Prepare residence, employment, family and contact information.
Read every court-ordered condition
Conditions may include reporting, testing, no-contact requirements or monitoring.
Save the officer and reporting instructions
Missing a required report can affect release status.
Request clarification immediately
Do not guess about testing dates, travel, curfew or contact restrictions.
Knox County Pre-Trial Release
Phone: 865-215-2520
Phone: 865-215-2520
Confirm which Knox County facility holds the person
Roger D. Wilson Detention Facility
5001 Maloneyville Road
Knoxville, TN 37918
Knoxville, TN 37918
Knox County Jail
400 W. Main Street
Knoxville, TN 37902
Knoxville, TN 37902
Work Release Center
Maloneyville Road correctional complex
Knoxville, TN 37918
Knoxville, TN 37918
Confirm current housing and visit instructions through Corrections.
The Sheriff operates three correctional facilities. Visitation, housing, telephone access and property procedures can differ by facility and unit.
Schedule a Knox County inmate visit
Inmates are allowed two scheduled visits each week. Visits can be onsite or remote, depending on facility, housing assignment and available times.
Confirm current custody and facility
Recheck the population list before scheduling.
Record the IDN, unit and side
The housing assignment controls the available schedule.
Create the approved visitation account
Use the provider linked by the Sheriff’s Corrections page.
Create or access the visitation account
Select the correct Knox County facility
Do not schedule under another county or correctional agency.
Choose onsite or remote
Remote visits use a personal computer, tablet or compatible internet device.
Use the housing-unit schedule
Roger D. Wilson uses daily unit assignments. Knox County Jail uses A-Side and B-Side schedules.
Use the public onsite kiosks when needed
Onsite visitation kiosks are located at 5109 Maloneyville Road.
Wait for appointment confirmation
A created account does not guarantee an available visit.
Recheck custody before the session
Transfer, court movement, discipline or release can affect availability.
General scheduled visitation periods
| Facility or method | Weekdays | Weekends |
|---|---|---|
| Work Release onsite | 4:30 p.m.–6:00 p.m. | 8:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. |
| Work Release remote | 4:30 p.m.–9:00 p.m. | 8:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m. |
| Knox County Jail onsite | A-Side and B-Side alternate between 8:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. | Schedule varies by side and Sunday week number. |
| Knox County Jail remote extension | Selected side days, 6:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m. | Selected side days, 6:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m. |
Knox County Jail A-Side and B-Side rotate by day and, on Sunday, by the first, second, third or fourth Sunday. Confirm the exact schedule using the Corrections page before traveling.
Avoid termination or a future visit ban
Visits may be monitored at any time
No nudity or indecent exposure
No pornographic conduct or material
No violation of a no-contact court order
No visit involving an active order of protection
Use accurate visitor-account information
Use the correct inmate and facility
Follow staff and provider instructions
Indecency, nudity or pornographic activity can terminate the session and cause the visitor to be banned from future visits.
A person who is a party to an active order of protection involving the inmate, or who has been ordered by a court not to have contact, is not permitted to visit.
Address Knox County inmate mail correctly
Published mail format
Inmate’s Full Name – Include IDN
Unit Number and Pod Assignment
Roger D. Wilson Detention Facility
5001 Maloneyville Road
Knoxville, TN 37918
Unit Number and Pod Assignment
Roger D. Wilson Detention Facility
5001 Maloneyville Road
Knoxville, TN 37918
Confirm the inmate remains in custody
Do not mail to Knox County after a release or transfer.
Copy the legal booking name and IDN
Missing identification can delay or prevent delivery.
Confirm the unit and pod
Call Corrections when housing is not available publicly.
Use the Roger D. Wilson mailing address
Follow the Sheriff’s published central correspondence format.
Keep money separate from letters
Do not include correspondence with a mailed money order or cashier’s check.
Use a recognized publisher for books
The Sheriff states that books must arrive in a manner that clearly identifies the publisher as sender.
Do not send unapproved property
Personal property requires prior approval from the facility commander or designee.
Add commissary funds without using the wrong provider
The Sheriff’s Corrections pages contain several provider and fee references from different system periods. Confirm the current provider and charge with the facility before submitting money.
Lobby deposit
Deposit ATMs are available at the Roger D. Wilson Detention Facility, Knox County Jail and onsite visitation center.
Online deposit
Use only the account provider currently linked or confirmed by Knox County Corrections.
Mail deposit
Money orders and cashier’s checks are accepted by mail when correctly addressed and separated from correspondence.
Confirm the inmate name and IDN
A wrong identifier may credit the wrong account or cause rejection.
Ask which account is needed
Commissary, messaging, technical services and telephone time may use different accounts.
Confirm the current provider
Call the facility before using an old bookmarked payment page.
Review the transaction fee
Kiosk and card surcharges can change.
Prepare a mailed payment correctly
Make the payment payable to Roger D. Wilson Detention Facility, in care of the inmate’s name and IDN.
Do not include a letter
Correspondence enclosed with the money order or cashier’s check will not be delivered to the inmate.
Keep the receipt
Save the inmate details, amount, provider and transaction number.
Mailed payment format
Payable to: Roger D. Wilson Detention Facility
In Care of: Inmate’s Full Name and IDN
Mail to:
Roger D. Wilson Detention Facility
5001 Maloneyville Road
Knoxville, TN 37918
In Care of: Inmate’s Full Name and IDN
Mail to:
Roger D. Wilson Detention Facility
5001 Maloneyville Road
Knoxville, TN 37918
Use the correct Knox County communication service
Telephone time
The Corrections page links telephone-account funding to IC Solutions.
Electronic messages
The Sheriff’s Corrections FAQ lists JailATM messaging at $0.40 per message, with messages and photographs subject to approval.
Unscheduled video call
An inmate may initiate an unscheduled video chat when available. The cost is paid from the inmate’s account.
Confirm the current facility and provider
Use the exact inmate name and IDN
Messages and photographs are reviewed
No sexually explicit or pornographic content
Ordinary communications may be monitored
Use approved legal-mail channels for privileged material
For a verified family emergency, call the detention facility and explain the situation. After verification, staff can determine whether communication can be facilitated.
Collect approved inmate property or money
Obtain inmate authorization
A Property Transfer Receipt must be completed before property or money is issued.
Confirm the item is eligible
The facility does not generally accept incoming personal property without advance approval.
Use the 24-hour property-release option
Inmates may release personal property at any time, subject to facility processing.
Collect money during business hours
Money release is limited to Monday–Friday during normal business hours.
Bring identification
Be prepared to verify that you are the approved recipient.
Understand release-account handling
People released from a Knox County correctional facility receive a debit card for the remaining inmate-money balance.
Unclaimed inmate funds may be cancelled after one year and transferred to Tennessee as unclaimed property.
Request the Knox County Public Defender or hire counsel
Court-appointed representation
- Tell the judge that you want a lawyer.
- State that you cannot afford private counsel.
- Complete the required indigency paperwork truthfully.
- Provide income, assets, debts and household information.
- Check the court docket for the appointed attorney.
- Do not discuss case facts on monitored jail calls.
Private defense lawyer
- Use a recognized lawyer-referral service.
- Confirm the attorney’s Tennessee license.
- Ask who will personally handle hearings.
- Request a written fee agreement.
- Ask whether bond, motions, trial and appeal are included.
Knox County Public Defender’s Community Law Office
1101 Liberty Street
Knoxville, TN 37919
Phone: 865-594-6120
1101 Liberty Street
Knoxville, TN 37919
Phone: 865-594-6120
Knoxville Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service: 865-522-7501.
Get case updates, court support and compensation help
Knox County District Attorney Victim/Witness Coordinators assist victims and witnesses throughout the prosecution process and court appearances.
Prepare the report and docket numbers
These identifiers help the coordinator find the case quickly.
Request hearing and case information
Ask which prosecutor and coordinator are assigned.
Ask about custody notifications
Victims have rights to information about release, transfer or escape.
Prepare supporting documents
Bring receipts, bills, messages, photographs, calendars and other relevant records.
Ask about restitution
Provide documentation of eligible financial losses.
Apply for crime-victim compensation quickly
The local guidance states that a written claim generally must be filed within one year of the offense.
Confirm the reporting requirement
The crime generally must have been reported to authorities within 48 hours, subject to program rules.
Register for custody notifications
TN SAVIN provides free and confidential custody-status alerts.
Knox County District Attorney Victim/Witness Assistance
400 Main Street, Suite 168
Knoxville, TN 37902
Phone: 865-215-2515
Email: DAG@knoxcounty.org
Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
400 Main Street, Suite 168
Knoxville, TN 37902
Phone: 865-215-2515
Email: DAG@knoxcounty.org
Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
TN SAVIN / VINE
Phone: 888-868-4631
Phone: 888-868-4631
Use TBI TORIS after checking Knox County records
TORIS can provide
- A Tennessee name-based criminal-history check
- Fingerprint-supported misdemeanor and felony arrests reported by agencies
- A PDF result when a possible Tennessee record is located
- A statement that no Tennessee record was located when applicable
TORIS limitations
- It is not a nationwide search.
- The public request is name-based.
- Aliases are not included in the returned search process.
- Juvenile records are generally excluded unless transferred to adult criminal court.
- The $29 charge is nonrefundable.
Open Tennessee TORIS
Use the official Tennessee Bureau of Investigation system.
Start a TBI criminal-history request
Enter the complete legal name
Add accurate identifying information requested by the system.
Pay the $29 fee
The charge is nonrefundable even when no record is found.
Use a desktop or laptop when possible
TBI warns that result PDFs may not display properly on every device.
Review possible-match information carefully
Compare the TBI result with the Knox County IDN, date of birth and court disposition.
Use fingerprints for reliable identity confirmation
A name-only result can match the wrong person or omit an alias.
Tennessee Open Records Information Services
Phone: 615-744-4057
Phone: 615-744-4057
Correct a wrong Knox County or TBI record
Identify which system is wrong
Compare the Sheriff list, incident report, court disposition and TBI history.
Save the incorrect entry
Record the URL, date viewed, IDN, report number, docket number and disputed field.
Obtain controlling proof
Use a certified dismissal, amended order, judgment, agency correction or identity record.
Contact the originating office first
Sheriff data goes to KCSO Records; court data goes to the Clerk that maintains the docket.
Ask the local office to correct its submission
TBI may depend on corrected information from the arresting agency or court.
Recheck every connected database
A correction in one system may not automatically update a private background company.
Correction versus expungement: Use correction when the information is factually wrong. Use expungement when the information is accurate but legally eligible for removal.
Remove an eligible Knox County arrest or charge
Knox County’s Criminal Court Clerk and District Attorney General jointly provide in-person expungement screening for eligible cases.
Potentially free outcomes
- Dismissal
- Nolle prosequi
- No true bill
- Not-guilty verdict
- Arrest and release without charge when legally eligible
Fee-based outcomes
- Successful pretrial diversion
- Successful judicial diversion
- Certain qualifying convictions
- Other cases requiring statutory review
Knox County currently states that diversion and qualifying-conviction expungements require a nonrefundable $100 fee to the Clerk. Confirm the exact fee and eligibility before filing.
Find every docket number
Use the Clerk search or obtain a local background package.
Confirm the final disposition
Determine whether the charge was dismissed, nollied, no-true-billed, acquitted, diverted or convicted.
Pay required obligations
Restitution, court costs, fines and probation fees must be paid when required before submission.
Attend the Knox County screening
The District Attorney’s current schedule lists the third Thursday of each month from 3:00 p.m.–4:15 p.m.
Go to the correct location
Screening is held in the Fourth Sessions Courtroom on the main floor of the City-County Building.
Complete a form for each eligible charge
Multiple charges may require separate paperwork.
File through the court of origin
The process begins with the Knox County court where the case was handled.
Obtain a certified copy of the order
Keep it permanently as proof of the expungement.
Verify agency processing
The court sends the order to the arresting agency, jail, TDOC and TBI, but follow up when the record remains visible.
Dispute private background reports separately
Private databases may retain an old copy and require the certified order.
Knox County Expungement Screening
Third Thursday of each month, 3:00 p.m.–4:15 p.m.
Fourth Sessions Courtroom, Main Floor
City-County Building, 400 Main Street, Knoxville, TN 37902
General Sessions Clerk: 865-215-2375
Expungement email: crim.expungements@knoxcounty.org
Third Thursday of each month, 3:00 p.m.–4:15 p.m.
Fourth Sessions Courtroom, Main Floor
City-County Building, 400 Main Street, Knoxville, TN 37902
General Sessions Clerk: 865-215-2375
Expungement email: crim.expungements@knoxcounty.org
Knox County jail, court and records contacts
Roger D. Wilson Detention Facility
5001 Maloneyville Road
Knoxville, TN 37918
Knoxville, TN 37918
Knox County Jail
400 W. Main Street
Knoxville, TN 37902
Knoxville, TN 37902
Sheriff Support Services
400 W. Main Street
Knoxville, TN 37902
Knoxville, TN 37902
Criminal Court Clerk
400 Main Street, Suite 149
Knoxville, TN 37902
Knoxville, TN 37902
Public Defender
1101 Liberty Street
Knoxville, TN 37919
Knoxville, TN 37919
District Attorney
400 Main Street, Suite 168
Knoxville, TN 37902
Knoxville, TN 37902
Roger D. Wilson Detention Facility map
Knox County City-County Building map
Confirm before traveling: Recheck custody, court division, office hours, holiday closures, identification rules and payment method.
What this Knox County guide brings into the page
Sheriff and Corrections
Recent and current inmate lists, IDN fields, warrant procedure, report requests, three facilities, visit schedules, monitored-video rules, mail, deposits, calls and property release.
Criminal Court Clerk
Docket searching, court locations, online record limitations, local background packages, bond methods, payment routes and expungement screening.
District Attorney and TBI
Victim rights, compensation requirements, statewide criminal-history fees, record limitations, correction routing and local expungement procedures.
Knox County arrest-record questions answered
How do I find someone arrested in Knox County today?
Use the official 24 Hour Arrest List and verify the date of birth, IDN, charge, bond and court date.
How do I find someone currently in Knox County custody?
Use the Sheriff’s Inmate Population List or call Inmate Services at 865-281-6700.
Does the Sheriff arrest list prove conviction?
No. It records custody documents and allegations. The court disposition determines how the charge ended.
How do I find the Knox County court date?
Use the Criminal Court Clerk docket search, enter a date range and search by defendant name or division.
How do I request the Sheriff incident report?
Use the online KCSO report-request form or request the record in person through Support Services with Tennessee identification.
Can I search Knox County warrants online?
No complete public list is available. Check in person with photo identification and confirm with the issuing court.
How much does a Knox County bonding company charge?
The current Clerk guidance lists up to 10 percent plus $37 for Tennessee residents and 15 percent plus $37 for nonresidents.
How many visits can a Knox County inmate receive?
The Sheriff states that an inmate may receive two scheduled visits per week, subject to facility and housing schedules.
How much is a Tennessee TBI background check?
The current TORIS fee is $29 per name-based request and is nonrefundable.
How do I expunge a Knox County charge?
Obtain the docket and disposition, satisfy required financial obligations, submit the proper court form and keep a certified copy of the signed expungement order.
