Knoxville TN Arrest Records Search | Police & Court
Knoxville, Tennessee · Arrests, jail custody, police reports, warrants and criminal courts
Find a Knoxville Arrest and Verify What Happened in Court
Start with the Knox County Sheriff’s 24-hour arrest list or current inmate population. Record the IDN, arrest document, bond information and scheduled court date before moving to the police report and court file.
This guide also explains KPD records, Sheriff reports, warrants, cash and surety bonds, pretrial supervision, visitation, inmate mail, money, calls, public defense, TBI checks, corrections and Tennessee expungement.
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Arrest does not mean conviction. The Sheriff’s arrest and inmate pages display booking, warrant, attachment, capias, probation or custody information. They should not be used as proof of guilt or as a substitute for the final court record.
Newest arrests
Use the official 24 Hours in Custody page.
Current custody
Use the searchable Inmate Population list.
KPD reports
Copies currently cost $0.15 per page.
Local court history
Clerk package: $15; extra alias: $5.
Tennessee history
TBI name-based request: $29.
Which Knoxville record answers your question?
24-HOUR ARREST LIST
Who was recently arrested?
Shows recent names, birth dates, IDNs, document types, charges, bond entries and court dates.
Best for a very recent Knox County arrest.
INMATE POPULATION
Who is currently incarcerated?
Search by first or last name or browse alphabetically through the current population.
Best for live Knox County custody.
KPD OR KCSO RECORDS
What did the officer report?
Obtain the incident report, arrest narrative, complaint number or releasable supplements.
Send the request to the arresting agency.
CRIMINAL COURT CLERK
What happened to the charge?
Review the docket, complaint, amended counts, hearings, plea, dismissal, judgment and sentence.
The court outcome controls—not the jail allegation.
TBI TORIS
What appears statewide?
Request a Tennessee name-based criminal history from the state repository.
Separate from Knox County’s local records.Search arrests recorded during the past 24 hours
Open the Sheriff’s 24 Hours in Custody page
The list is published directly by the Knox County Sheriff’s Office.
Open the live recent-arrest list
Use the browser’s find command for a name
Press Ctrl+F or use Find on Page, then enter the last name.
Match the date of birth
Do not identify someone from the name or photograph alone.
Save the IDN
The IDN is the person’s Knox County inmate identifier and is needed for mail, funds, calls and jail questions.
Read the document type
Results can show warrant, attachment, capias, violation of probation, mittimus, rebook or another legal basis.
Record the booked or served date
This may describe when a warrant or court document was served—not necessarily the date of the underlying incident.
Read every charge separately
One person can have multiple warrants, holds, cases and bond entries.
Check the bond type and amount
Do not assume one amount clears another warrant, capias or outside hold.
Save every court date and division
The page can display a misdemeanor, felony, revocation or other scheduled event.
Continue to the court docket
Verify the filed charges and later court result.
The Sheriff expressly warns that the arrest-page data should not be relied on for legal action. Call Inmate Services at 865-281-6700 when custody or release information must be confirmed.
Search people presently shown in Knox County custody
Open the Inmate Population page
Search the current list rather than relying on an old arrest screenshot.
Open current Knox County inmates
Search first and last name
The page also provides an A–Z surname browser.
Open every possible match
Common names can belong to different people.
Compare the date of birth and IDN
These fields are stronger identity checks than a name alone.
Review all document types
A person may be held on a local case, probation matter, outside hold, federal writ or immigration detainer.
Read bond entries charge by charge
“Denied,” “none,” “ROR,” “cash” and “appearance” have different practical consequences.
Check scheduled court events
Record the date, division, event and role.
Confirm before visiting or sending property
Call 865-281-6700 because housing and custody can change.
Understand the Knox County arrest fields
| Field | What it identifies | What it does not prove | Next action |
|---|---|---|---|
| IDN | The person’s Knox County inmate identification number. | The final court outcome. | Use it for jail services and correspondence. |
| Document type | The legal document or custody basis entered by the Sheriff. | That every entry is a new arrest allegation. | Distinguish warrants, capiases, attachments and holds. |
| Booked or served | When the person was booked or the legal document was served. | The date the alleged offense occurred. | Compare the police report and court filing. |
| Charge | The allegation or case description associated with the entry. | Guilt or the final prosecuted charge. | Read the court complaint and disposition. |
| Bond type | The listed release method or restriction. | The person can be released immediately. | Confirm all holds and the current court order. |
| Bond amount | The amount associated with that charge or document. | One payment clears every matter. | List each amount and outside hold separately. |
| Court division | The division expected to hear the listed event. | The event will not be reset or moved. | Verify through the Clerk’s docket search. |
| Court event | A scheduled hearing such as bond, preliminary hearing, status or revocation. | The final result of the case. | Check later docket entries. |
| Outside hold | Another county, state or federal agency may control release. | Paying the Knox bond will produce release. | Ask which agency owns the detainer. |
Verify the person before using an arrest result
Full first and last name match
Middle name, suffix or alias is consistent
Date of birth matches
IDN matches another jail record
Booked or served date matches the event
Arresting agency matches the location
Court division and date are consistent
Police case number matches the court case
Minimum rule: Verify at least two independent identifiers before sending money, publishing an allegation or treating a record as belonging to a particular person.
No Knoxville arrest or inmate result found?
Intake is incomplete
Identification, medical screening and data entry can delay a new listing.
The person was released
A recent arrest may no longer appear in the current inmate population.
The name differs
Try a maiden name, hyphenated name, suffix, alias or alternate spelling.
The arrest happened outside Knox County
Search the county where the person was taken into custody.
The person received a citation or summons
Not every criminal case begins with continued jail custody.
The person was transferred
Check Tennessee DOC, federal custody or another county.
The court date changed
Search a wider date range in the Clerk’s docket.
The record is restricted or expunged
Juvenile and legally expunged records may not be publicly available.
Missing-custody call script
I am trying to confirm the booking or custody status of [full legal name], date of birth [date]. The arrest may have occurred on [date] through [KPD, KCSO or another agency]. Known identifiers are IDN [number], police report number [number] and court docket number [number]. Can you confirm whether the person is being processed, released, transferred or listed under another identifier?
What happens after a Knoxville arrest?
Police incident and arrest
KPD, KCSO, Tennessee Highway Patrol, university police or another agency creates its report.
Booking and identification
The Sheriff records identity, property, documents, charges, bonds and holds.
Pretrial assessment
Knox County Pre-Trial Release assesses arrested people and provides risk and community information to the court.
Bond hearing or arraignment
The court addresses release, appointed counsel, conditions and upcoming proceedings.
Prosecutor review
The District Attorney may pursue, amend or decline the police allegation.
General Sessions proceedings
Misdemeanors and preliminary felony matters can proceed through General Sessions Criminal Court.
Criminal Court proceedings
Bound-over or indicted felony matters proceed through Knox County Criminal Court.
Final disposition
Each count may end through dismissal, nolle prosequi, plea, acquittal, conviction or sentence.
Correction or expungement
Inaccurate information can be corrected, and qualifying Tennessee records may be expunged.
Was the arrest made by KPD or the Sheriff?
| Situation | Correct office | Useful identifier | Do not confuse it with |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arrest inside Knoxville by a KPD officer | Knoxville Police Records Unit | KPD report or incident number | The Sheriff’s jail IDN |
| Arrest by a Knox County deputy | KCSO Support Services | Sheriff case number | The court docket number |
| Tennessee Highway Patrol arrest | Tennessee Department of Safety or THP | THP report number | KPD Records |
| University of Tennessee Police arrest | UT Police Department | UTPD case number | Assuming KPD created the report |
| Current Knox County jail custody | KCSO Inmate Services | IDN | Asking KPD for housing information |
| Filed criminal charges and outcome | Knox County Criminal Court Clerk | Docket or case number | Treating the arrest charge as final |
Request a KPD arrest or incident report
Knoxville Police Records Unit
Public Safety Complex
1650 Huron Street
Knoxville, TN 37917
Records questions: 865-215-7231
Email: kpdrecords@knoxvilletn.gov
Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Public Safety Complex
1650 Huron Street
Knoxville, TN 37917
Records questions: 865-215-7231
Email: kpdrecords@knoxvilletn.gov
Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Confirm KPD created the record
A Sheriff, THP or university-police report must be requested from that agency.
Identify the report needed
Ask for the incident report, arrest report or another specifically described record.
Provide the KPD report number
Also include the date, location and involved name.
Request an ordinary incident report in person or by mail
Mailed requests need payment and a self-addressed stamped envelope.
Use the mailing address for mailed report requests
Send to Knoxville Police Department, 1617 Saint Mary Street, Knoxville, TN 37917, Attention Records.
Prepare the copy charge
KPD currently lists report copies at $0.15 per page.
Use the request portal for other records
Records other than ordinary incident or crash reports use the KPD records portal.
Open KPD Records instructions
KPD local background check
KPD currently lists a local criminal background check at $10. The Records Unit requires a government-issued photo ID and Social Security card.
Body-camera and in-car video requests
| Production time | Published charge | Practical instruction |
|---|---|---|
| First hour per recording | $10 | Select download-link delivery in the request. |
| Second hour | $15 | Redaction and retrieval time can increase cost. |
| Each later hour | $25 per hour | Request only the relevant officers and time range. |
| Minimum turnaround | At least 10 working days | Requests are processed in received order. |
Request a KCSO incident or arrest report
Confirm a Knox County deputy created the report
KCSO can provide copies only for incidents within its record system.
Bring or provide the case number
When unknown, provide names, occurrence date and time, location and type of incident.
Request the report online
KCSO lists online incident-report requests as free.
Open Sheriff Support Services
Use email when directed
KCSO publishes webreports@knoxsheriff.org for online report requests.
Request an in-person copy when needed
Bring photo ID and exact cash or check payment.
Prepare the copy fee
KCSO currently lists incident-report copies at $0.15 per page.
Allow processing time
The Sheriff asks users to allow approximately three working days.
City-County Building
400 W. Main Street
Knoxville, TN 37902
Knoxville, TN 37902
North Precinct
7326 Norris Freeway
Knoxville, TN 37918
Knoxville, TN 37918
West Precinct
11429 Parkside Drive
Knoxville, TN 37934
Knoxville, TN 37934
Copy-ready arrest-report request
I request an electronic copy of the releasable incident report, arrest report and identified supplements concerning [full legal name] for the event on [date] at [location]. Known identifiers include KPD or KCSO case number [number], Knox County IDN [number] and court docket number [number]. Please provide a cost estimate before processing if the total will exceed $[amount].
Choose a Sheriff arrest history or Clerk court history
KCSO local arrest history
- Official report can be obtained only for yourself.
- Covers Knox County arrests only.
- Current fee: $15.
- In person requires photo ID and exact cash or check.
- Mail or third-party submission requires notarization.
- Mailed request needs a self-addressed stamped envelope.
Criminal Court Clerk package
- Can be requested for yourself or another individual.
- Covers Knox County and Knoxville charges dating to the 1980s.
- Current package fee: $15.
- Includes three searches using name, alias and Social Security information.
- Additional alias search: $5.
- Requires name, date of birth, SSN information and contact details.
KCSO public fingerprint cards
The Sheriff currently offers fingerprint-card service on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m., excluding holidays. The published fee is $25 for three FD-258 cards and $5 for each additional card. Bring photo ID, instructions and any required blank cards.
Find the court date and final case outcome
The online docket search is designed to find scheduled criminal, traffic and county-ordinance dockets. A docket date is not the complete official case file or final disposition.
Open the official docket search
Choose a date range and enter a name or select a court division.
Search Knox County court dates
Use the date range required by the form
Search a wider period when the scheduled date may have changed.
Match the defendant carefully
Compare the name, division, court event and arrest timeline.
Identify General Sessions or Criminal Court
General Sessions handles misdemeanors and early felony proceedings; Criminal Court handles felony matters after indictment or transfer.
Request the charging document
Determine what prosecutors formally filed.
Review each later amendment
An indictment, information or order can change the original jail allegation.
Find the disposition for every count
Look for dismissal, nolle prosequi, plea, not guilty, conviction, judgment or sentence.
Request certified proof when required
Contact the Clerk for the correct disposition, charging document or judgment.
Knox County Criminal Court Clerk
400 Main Street SW, Suite 149
Knoxville, TN 37902
Criminal and General Sessions: 865-215-2375
Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
400 Main Street SW, Suite 149
Knoxville, TN 37902
Criminal and General Sessions: 865-215-2375
Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Common court terms
| Term | Meaning | What to verify |
|---|---|---|
| Preliminary hearing | A General Sessions proceeding addressing whether a felony matter should continue. | Whether the case was dismissed or bound over. |
| Bond hearing – 48 hour | A prompt court proceeding involving custody or release. | The newest bond order and all holds. |
| Revocation | The court is addressing an alleged probation or supervision violation. | Whether release is denied and the next hearing. |
| Bound over | A felony matter is sent forward for grand-jury or Criminal Court proceedings. | The later indictment and Criminal Court number. |
| Nolle prosequi | The prosecution is not continuing that charge at that time. | Whether all counts were nollied and expungement eligibility. |
| Dismissed | The listed charge ended without a conviction on that count. | Whether costs remain and whether expungement was completed. |
Confirm a Knox County warrant safely
Check the newest court docket
A warrant or capias can later be served, recalled or set aside.
Identify the issuing division
Separate General Sessions, Criminal Court, probation and outside-county matters.
Contact the Criminal Warrants Unit
Call LEIDS at 865-215-2442.
Use an in-person verification point
The Sheriff directs people to the Detention Facility or the public window on level L-1 of the City-County Building.
Use a lawyer when the warrant concerns you
Counsel can explain surrender, bond and court procedures.
Do not confront or attempt to detain another person. A same-name record or outdated warrant entry can create a dangerous mistake.
Payment scam warning: Never pay a surprise warrant demand through gift cards, cryptocurrency, QR code or a text link. Call the Clerk or Sheriff through a number obtained independently.
Confirm every charge before posting a Knox County bond
| Method | Published requirement | Important consequence |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee-resident bonding company | Up to 10% of the set bond plus a $37 fee | The premium is not held or refunded by the Clerk. |
| Nonresident bonding company | Up to 15% of the set bond plus a $37 fee | Get all collateral and fee terms in writing. |
| Full cash bond at jail | Full amount; cash only | Available at the Knox County Jail or Roger D. Wilson facility. |
| Full bond at Clerk counter | Cash, cashier’s check or money order | Full cash bond may later be applied to assessed court costs. |
| Property bond | Qualifying real property and court approval | Contact the Clerk or an attorney for requirements. |
Confirm the full legal name and IDN
Do not pay for a similar-name inmate.
List every document and charge
Record each bond type, amount and denied entry.
Identify outside holds
A Blount, Sevier, Anderson, federal or immigration hold can block release.
Confirm the newest court order
The online page may not reflect a later hearing immediately.
Select cash, surety or property
Ask which option is accepted for the exact case.
Keep every receipt and agreement
Record the payer, case number, IDN, amount and next court date.
Bond-verification script
I am calling about [full legal name], IDN [number]. Please confirm every active charge, capias, warrant and outside hold; the current bond type and amount for each matter; accepted payment methods; and whether another court or agency must approve release.
Understand release conditions after booking
Knox County states that all people arrested in the county are assessed by Pre-Trial Release. The assessment can include background, community ties, risk of flight and risk of reoffending.
Assessment
Pretrial staff compile information for the court’s detention or release decision.
Supervision
Court-ordered supervision can include reporting requirements and restrictions.
Electronic monitoring
Options can include GPS, victim notification, remote breath and alcohol monitoring.
Knox County Pre-Trial Release
City-County Building
400 W. Main Street
Knoxville, TN 37902
Phone: 865-215-2520
City-County Building
400 W. Main Street
Knoxville, TN 37902
Phone: 865-215-2520
Request the Knox County Public Defender
Ask for appointed counsel in court
The judge determines eligibility and appointment.
Complete the financial eligibility process
Provide truthful income, asset and household information.
Confirm the Public Defender was appointed
Contacting the office does not replace a court appointment.
Provide the case and custody identifiers
Have the docket number, IDN, next court date and facility.
Do not discuss evidence on recorded jail calls
Personal calls and messages are not attorney-client communications.
Knox County Public Defender — District 6
1101 Liberty Street
Knoxville, TN 37919
Phone: 865-594-6120
1101 Liberty Street
Knoxville, TN 37919
Phone: 865-594-6120
Get prosecution updates and victim support
Have the police report and court number ready
These identifiers help the coordinator locate the correct prosecution.
Contact the Victim/Witness Assistance Program
Coordinators help victims and witnesses through court appearances and prosecution.
Ask who is handling the case
Request the Assistant District Attorney and assigned coordinator.
Request notice of court and release events
Tennessee victims have rights involving proceedings, release, transfer and escape information.
Bring supporting documents
Bills, messages, photographs, calendars and other materials may assist the prosecution.
Use the validated parking procedure when eligible
State-subpoenaed victims and witnesses should bring their parking ticket to the coordinator.
Knox County District Attorney General
400 Main Street, Suite 168
Knoxville, TN 37902
General and Victim/Witness Assistance: 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
General and Victim/Witness Assistance: 865-215-2515
Email: DAG@knoxcounty.org
Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Schedule a Knox County inmate visit
Knox County operates several correctional locations. Verify the person’s facility, unit, pod and side before selecting a schedule.
Confirm the inmate is currently held
Use the Inmate Population search and record the IDN.
Identify the facility and housing assignment
The Knox County Jail, Roger D. Wilson facility and Work Release Center use different schedules.
Create the provider account
KCSO directs visitors to CorrectPay for scheduled visits.
Create the visitation account
Add the correct inmate
Use the exact name and IDN.
Select onsite or remote
Remote visits use a personal computer, tablet or supported device.
Choose the correct housing schedule
A Side, B Side, unit and work-release schedules are not interchangeable.
Schedule no more than the permitted visits
KCSO currently allows two scheduled visits per inmate each week.
Recheck custody before the appointment
Release, transfer, lockdown or housing changes can cancel a visit.
Knox County Jail A and B Side schedule
| Day | A Side | B Side | Remote extended time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday | 1st/3rd: 8 a.m.–2 p.m.; 2nd/4th: 3–6 p.m. | 1st/3rd: 3–6 p.m.; 2nd/4th: 8 a.m.–2 p.m. | A Side: 6–9 p.m. |
| Monday | 8 a.m.–2 p.m. | 3–6 p.m. | B Side: 6–9 p.m. |
| Tuesday | 3–6 p.m. | 8 a.m.–2 p.m. | A Side: 6–9 p.m. |
| Wednesday | 8 a.m.–2 p.m. | 3–6 p.m. | B Side: 6–9 p.m. |
| Thursday | 3–6 p.m. | 8 a.m.–2 p.m. | A Side: 6–9 p.m. |
| Friday | 8 a.m.–2 p.m. | 3–6 p.m. | B Side: 6–9 p.m. |
| Saturday | 3–6 p.m. | 8 a.m.–2 p.m. | A Side: 6–9 p.m. |
Onsite visitation for the Knox County Jail and Work Release Center is conducted at the internal visitation center at 5109 Maloneyville Road.
Avoid denied or terminated visitation
Use the inmate’s exact name and IDN
Select the correct facility and housing side
Follow provider identity-verification rules
Do not exceed two scheduled visits per week
Do not visit when prohibited by a court order
No contact when an active order of protection applies
Keep remote surroundings free of prohibited content
Expect calls and visits to be monitored
KCSO states that a person subject to an active order of protection involving the inmate, or otherwise court-ordered not to have contact, cannot video visit.
Address Knox County inmate mail correctly
Published inmate mail format
Name of Inmate — Include IDN
Unit Number, Pod Assignment
Roger D. Wilson Detention Facility
5001 Maloneyville Road
Knoxville, TN 37918
Name of Inmate — Include IDN
Unit Number, Pod Assignment
Roger D. Wilson Detention Facility
5001 Maloneyville Road
Knoxville, TN 37918
Confirm the committed name and IDN
Copy them exactly from the current inmate result.
Add the current unit and pod
Call Inmate Services when housing is not available online.
Use the Roger D. Wilson mailing address
KCSO publishes this address for inmate correspondence.
Do not combine a letter with a mailed money order
KCSO states that correspondence enclosed with a money order or cashier’s check will not be delivered.
Send books only from an identifiable publisher
The facility must be able to verify that the sender is the publisher.
Do not send personal property without prior approval
Approval must come from the Facility Commander or designee.
For a verified family emergency, call 865-281-6700 for the Detention Facility or 865-342-9620 for the Knox County Jail. Staff must verify the emergency before information can be relayed.
Add funds without using the wrong account
| Method | Micro steps | Important rule |
|---|---|---|
| Facility ATM | Use a lobby ATM at the Detention Facility, Knox County Jail or visitation center. | Confirm the displayed transaction fee before paying. |
| CorrectPay | Create an account, select the facility and enter the inmate name and IDN. | Choose commissary, messaging, technology or visitation funding correctly. |
| Money order | Mail to Roger D. Wilson Detention Facility, 5001 Maloneyville Road. | Do not include a personal letter. |
| Cashier’s check | Make payable to Roger D. Wilson Detention Facility, in care of inmate name and IDN. | Accepted by mail only. |
KCSO pages contain more than one published kiosk-fee schedule. Treat the amount displayed by the active kiosk or payment portal as controlling and review it before completing the transaction.
Released inmates receive the balance of their inmate money account on a debit card. KCSO states that unclaimed funds can be transferred to Tennessee as unclaimed property after one year.
Use the approved Knox County communication services
Telephone time
KCSO directs users to ICSolutions for inmate phone funding.
Open ICSolutions
Messages and photographs
KCSO lists JailATM messaging at $0.40 per approved message.
Open JailATM messaging
Property release
Inmates may release personal property at any time, but money is released during normal weekday business hours after a Property Transfer Receipt is completed.
Messages and photographs are reviewed. Sexually explicit or pornographic content is not accepted. Personal calls and messages should never be treated as confidential attorney communication.
Use TBI TORIS for a Tennessee criminal-history request
TORIS is a Tennessee name-based check. It is not fingerprint confirmation, does not include aliases in the returned search and does not replace a Knox County court disposition.
Decide whether a statewide search is necessary
Use the free Sheriff pages or the local Clerk package when only Knoxville or Knox County information is needed.
Open Tennessee Open Records Information Services
Use a desktop or laptop when possible because result PDFs may not display on every device.
Open TBI TORIS
Enter the legal name carefully
The report is name-based and may match a different person with similar information.
Pay the nonrefundable fee
The current charge is $29 for each request.
Review the scope
Tennessee criminal history consists of misdemeanor and felony arrests submitted through fingerprints by arresting agencies.
Understand juvenile exclusions
Juvenile information is excluded unless the juvenile was transferred to adult criminal court under Tennessee law.
Compare the result with the court file
Verify each disposition through the county that handled the case.
Correct an inaccurate Knoxville arrest or court record
Identify which system is wrong
Compare the Sheriff page, KPD or KCSO report, Clerk docket and TBI result.
Save the incorrect entry
Record the IDN, report number, docket number, URL and disputed field.
Obtain the controlling document
Use a certified dismissal, judgment, amended order or police correction.
Correct the originating agency first
Police correct their report; the Clerk or court corrects court information.
Contact KCSO Records for Sheriff data
Records oversees public records, expungement matters and validation of NCIC entries.
Send the certified correction to TBI when needed
Ask TBI how to associate the corrected disposition with the fingerprint-supported arrest.
Recheck all connected systems
A government correction may not automatically update a private background company.
Correction versus expungement: Correct the record when a name, charge, date or disposition is factually wrong. Use expungement when the record is accurate but legally eligible for removal.
Expunge an eligible Knoxville arrest or criminal charge
Common free-expungement outcomes
- Charge dismissed.
- Nolle prosequi entered.
- Grand jury returned no true bill.
- Trial ended in not guilty.
- Arrest and release without a filed charge.
- Qualifying order-of-protection petition denied after hearing.
Cases needing extra review
- Pretrial or judicial diversion.
- Dismissal with unpaid costs.
- Retired case that was never dismissed.
- Eligible misdemeanor conviction.
- Eligible Class E felony conviction.
- Multiple charges with different outcomes.
Get every docket number
Use the Clerk record and Sheriff IDN to separate each case.
Obtain every disposition
Confirm whether each charge was dismissed, nollied, retired, diverted or resulted in conviction.
Check free eligibility first
Eligible non-conviction outcomes can be expunged without a defendant fee.
Resolve a dismissal with costs
Pay the required costs or ask whether waiver procedures are available.
Convert a retired case when required
A retired charge generally must be changed to a dismissed case before expungement.
Review conviction eligibility
Tennessee guidance states that some misdemeanors and Class E felonies may qualify.
Account for the conviction-expungement charge
Tennessee guidance lists $180 plus applicable court fees and costs for eligible conviction expungement.
File through the court where the case originated
Use General Sessions or Criminal Court as appropriate.
Keep a certified expungement order
This is essential proof when a private background company continues to display the record.
Free Knox County expungement screening
Knox County Expungement Screening
Thursdays, 3:00 p.m.–4:15 p.m.
Fourth Sessions Courtroom, Main Floor
City-County Building
400 Main Street, Knoxville, TN 37902
Clerk: 865-215-2375
UT Law Expungement Hotline: 865-974-6775
Thursdays, 3:00 p.m.–4:15 p.m.
Fourth Sessions Courtroom, Main Floor
City-County Building
400 Main Street, Knoxville, TN 37902
Clerk: 865-215-2375
UT Law Expungement Hotline: 865-974-6775
Knox County states that ordered restitution, court costs, fines and probation fees must be paid before expungement submission. Confirm the balance with the Clerk and send payments to the Clerk—not the District Attorney’s Office.
Pay Knox County criminal court obligations correctly
Confirm the docket number and amount
Call the Clerk when the balance is unclear.
Pay through KnoxCourtPay
The portal supports one-time payments, saved accounts, confirmations and reminders.
Open official payment options
Use the automated phone system when appropriate
Call 865-999-0817 with the case number and payment amount.
Account for the card service charge
Credit and debit payments currently add 2.5% plus $0.50.
Request a monthly agreement when needed
Contact the Clerk instead of missing payments.
Keep the receipt
Confirm the payment was applied to the intended case.
Unpaid balances can be sent to collections, adding 20% to the total, and may lead to driver-license consequences, civil action or garnishment.
Knoxville arrest, jail and court contact board
Knoxville Police Department
1650 Huron Street
Knoxville, TN 37917
Knoxville, TN 37917
Main: 865-215-7000
Non-emergency: 865-215-4010
KPD Records Unit
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
KCSO Support Services
Reports, local arrest histories and fingerprint cards.
Criminal Warrants / LEIDS
Criminal Court Clerk
400 Main Street SW, Suite 149
Knoxville, TN 37902
Knoxville, TN 37902
Public Defender
1101 Liberty Street
Knoxville, TN 37919
Knoxville, TN 37919
Knoxville Police Department map
Roger D. Wilson Detention Facility map
Knox County City-County Building map
Confirm before traveling: Verify custody, the correct building, office hours, security rules, accepted payment method and whether an appointment is required.
What this Knoxville guide solves inside the page
Live Sheriff data
Recent arrests, current population, IDN, document types, bonds, holds and court dates.
Police records
KPD and Sheriff routing, report costs, hours, request methods and body-camera charges.
Court verification
Docket search, division routing, charging documents, dispositions and Clerk contacts.
Jail family services
Visits, schedules, mail, money, phone funding, messages, property and emergencies.
Legal assistance
Bond options, pretrial assessment, Public Defender and victim coordination.
Record review and relief
Local histories, TBI TORIS, corrections, free expungement and conviction-expungement screening.
Knoxville arrest-record questions answered
How do I search Knoxville arrest records?
Use the Sheriff’s 24 Hour Arrest list for recent arrests and the Inmate Population search for people currently shown in custody.
What does the 24 Hour Arrest page show?
It can show the name, date of birth, IDN, legal document, booked or served date, charge, bond type, bond amount and court events.
How do I verify current Knox County custody?
Use the Inmate Population search and call Inmate Services at 865-281-6700 when the status must be confirmed.
How do I find the final court outcome?
Search the Criminal Court Clerk’s docket and request the charging document, judgment or certified disposition.
Where do I request a KPD arrest report?
Contact the KPD Records Unit at 865-215-7231 or use the Police Records page. Ordinary report copies currently cost 15 cents per page.
Where do I request a Sheriff report?
Use KCSO Support Services and provide the case number, date, location and involved names.
How do I check a Knox County warrant?
Contact LEIDS at 865-215-2442 or verify in person through the Detention Facility or City-County Building public window.
How much is a TBI background check?
The current TORIS name-based Tennessee criminal-history fee is $29 per nonrefundable request.
How do Knox County inmate visits work?
Create the provider account, verify the facility and housing assignment, and schedule within the published onsite or remote window. Two scheduled visits are allowed per week.
Can a Knoxville arrest be expunged?
Some dismissed, nollied, no-true-bill, not-guilty and no-charge arrests qualify for free expungement. Diversions and eligible convictions use separate rules and fees.
