Knox County CO Arrest Records Search | Jail & Court
Knox County, Tennessee · Knoxville arrests, jail custody, warrants and criminal court records
Trace a Knox County Arrest From the Sheriff Booking to the Court Outcome
Knox County gives you two useful Sheriff views: a recent 24-hour arrest list and a searchable current inmate population. Those records show custody information—not necessarily the final prosecution result.
This guide connects the Sheriff record to the correct incident report, criminal docket, bond information, jail visitation, legal help, Tennessee background check and expungement process.
KNOX RECORD ROUTER
LIVE CHECK
KCSO INMATE SEARCH
TN
INMATE
BOND
COURT
KNOX CRIMINAL COURT
DISPOSITION
ARREST + CASE VERIFIED
An arrest is not a conviction. The Sheriff specifically warns that its inmate information should not be relied on for legal action. Confirm identity and the final court disposition before treating a booking allegation as a resolved criminal case.
Recent arrests
Separate KCSO 24-hour custody list.
Current custody
Search the inmate population by name.
Local background
Criminal Court Clerk package: $15.
Tennessee history
TBI name search: $29.
Court copies
$0.50/page hardcopy + $5 certification.
Five records can answer five different Knox County questions
24-HOUR ARREST
Was someone just booked?
Use KCSO’s recent-custody list for arrests or served documents appearing within the recent booking window.
Best for a very recent arrest.
INMATE POPULATION
Is the person still incarcerated?
Search current inmates and review IDN, DOB, charge, bond and court information.
Use for current custody.
KCSO REPORT
What did deputies report?
Request the Sheriff incident report when KCSO investigated the incident.
Knoxville Police reports are separate.
COURT CLERK
How did the case end?
Use General Sessions Criminal or Criminal Court records for prosecution, disposition and sentence.
This is the key outcome record.
TBI
Need statewide Tennessee history?
Tennessee Open Records Information Services searches statewide fingerprint-reported misdemeanor and felony arrests by name.
Separate from a Knox-only search.Use the Knox County 24-hour arrest list first for a new arrest
Open the official Sheriff arrest list
The KCSO homepage displays people recently booked or served.
Open Knox County 24-hour arrests
Find the legal name
Compare first, middle and last names rather than relying on surname alone.
Match the date of birth
The Sheriff result displays DOB and an IDN.
Save the IDN
This is the strongest local inmate identifier for later communication and mail questions.
Read the Document Type
Examples can include warrant, capias, attachment, probation-related process or another custody document.
Read the booked/served date
This helps separate a new arrest from an older pending matter.
Record the charge exactly as displayed
Do not rewrite the booking allegation as a conviction.
Check bond type and amount
A result can show cash, appearance, denied, none or another status.
Read every court line
Save court date, division and event.
Move to the full inmate search
Use the current population page after initial booking.
Search the full Knox County inmate population
Open the inmate population page
Search first or last name.
Open current inmate population
Search a surname first
Add the first name when multiple inmates appear.
Open every plausible record
Same-name individuals must be separated carefully.
Match DOB and IDN
Use both whenever possible.
Review every document or charge
One inmate can be held on multiple warrants, probation matters or cases.
Check each bond separately
One denied or no-bond hold can prevent release despite another payable bond.
Record every court date
Save the court division and event type.
Call Inmate Services when information is unclear
Use 865-281-6700.
Understand the Sheriff result before using it
| Field | What it means | What it does not establish | Next action |
|---|---|---|---|
| IDN | Knox County inmate identity number. | Final criminal outcome. | Use for mail and custody verification. |
| Document Type | The warrant, capias, attachment or other process associated with custody. | That every entry is a new criminal offense. | Read the charge and court record together. |
| Booked/Served | When the listed process was booked or served. | The offense date. | Compare with the incident report. |
| Charge | The allegation or case description tied to custody. | Guilt or final disposition. | Check the court case. |
| Bond type | The type of release security currently displayed. | That another hold does not exist. | Review every case and hold. |
| Bond amount | The displayed amount for that entry. | That paying it guarantees immediate release. | Verify all open matters first. |
| Court date | A scheduled hearing date associated with that custody record. | The date cannot later change. | Confirm with the Clerk’s docket search. |
| Court division | The court assignment shown in the jail data. | The full docket history. | Search the Criminal Court Clerk. |
Make sure you have the correct Knox County person
Full legal name matches
Middle name/suffix is consistent
Date of birth matches
IDN is recorded
Booking or served date matches
Charge fits the known event
Court division is consistent
Court case follows the same arrest
Name-only matches are not enough. Confirm DOB plus IDN, case number or another independent identifier before sending money or publishing an accusation.
Why a Knox County arrest may not appear where you expected
The arrest is still processing
A person may not immediately appear in the public population search.
The person has already been released
Search the court record and local background search rather than only current inmates.
Knoxville Police made the arrest
KPD may own the incident report even when Knox County later houses the defendant.
University of Tennessee Police investigated
UTPD maintains its own agency reports.
Tennessee Highway Patrol made the arrest
The crash/DUI investigative report can belong to THP.
The person entered state custody
Search Tennessee Department of Correction for felony state custody or supervision.
The name is recorded differently
Search aliases and alternative spellings through the court/background process.
The record has been expunged or restricted
Certain records are no longer available through ordinary public searches.
Custody verification script
I am trying to confirm custody for [full legal name], date of birth [date]. The arrest may have occurred on [date]. Can you confirm whether the person is currently in Knox County custody, has been released or transferred, and provide the correct IDN if publicly releasable?
Follow a Knox County arrest through the court system
Law-enforcement arrest
KCSO, Knoxville Police, UTPD, Tennessee Highway Patrol or another agency creates the investigative record.
Jail booking
Knox County creates the custody record and IDN.
Bond determination
The court addresses bail and release conditions.
General Sessions Criminal
Many criminal matters begin in General Sessions, including preliminary proceedings in felony matters.
District Attorney review
The Sixth Judicial District Attorney prosecutes state criminal matters in Knox County.
Criminal Court
Felony cases that proceed beyond preliminary stages can move into Criminal Court.
Final disposition
Each count can end by dismissal, plea, acquittal, conviction or another court disposition.
Expungement screening
Eligible cases may later be reviewed through Knox County’s local expungement screening process.
Request a Knox County Sheriff incident or arrest report
KCSO provides an online incident-report request at no charge. In-person paper copies currently cost $0.15 per page.
Confirm KCSO created the report
The Sheriff’s Records office can provide reports for incidents occurring in Knox County that were handled by KCSO.
Find the 10-digit incident report number
Use it whenever available.
Otherwise collect identifying details
Provide involved names, incident date/time, location and type of event.
Use the online incident request
The form asks for report number, date, location, victim/complainant, reporting officer and requester information.
Request KCSO incident report online
Verify Tennessee residency when required
The KCSO online form states that reports are open for inspection by Tennessee residents and includes a residency verification.
For an in-person copy, bring photo ID
KCSO publishes public-counter hours of Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Bring exact payment
Paper copies are $0.15/page. The Sheriff states its offices cannot provide change.
Allow about three working days
This is the Sheriff’s published production guidance for an ordinary incident-report copy.
KCSO Support Services / Records
City County Building
400 W. Main Street
Knoxville, TN 37902
Records: 865-215-2205
Main Support Services: 865-215-2243
City County Building
400 W. Main Street
Knoxville, TN 37902
Records: 865-215-2205
Main Support Services: 865-215-2243
Copy-ready report request
I am requesting the releasable incident/arrest report for [full legal name], concerning the event on [date] at [location]. The KCSO incident report number is [number], inmate IDN is [number], and related criminal court information is [case/division if known]. Please provide an electronic copy when available.
Find the court date and obtain the actual Knox County case record
Knox County Criminal Court Clerk
400 Main Street SW
Knoxville, TN 37902
Criminal and General Sessions – Criminal: 865-215-2375
Monday–Friday: 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
400 Main Street SW
Knoxville, TN 37902
Criminal and General Sessions – Criminal: 865-215-2375
Monday–Friday: 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Search the official docket
The Clerk database covers daily dockets for Criminal, Traffic and County Ordinance matters.
Find a Knox County court date
Choose a date range
The docket tool requires beginning and ending dates.
Enter the first and last name
You can also search by court division.
Match the result to the jail record
Compare court division, dates and charges.
Identify General Sessions versus Criminal Court
The Clerk maintains both.
Do not stop at the next court date
Ask for the underlying docket or disposition when you need the case outcome.
Check each count separately
One charge can be dismissed while another remains pending or results in conviction.
Order a certified copy when proof matters
Use the Clerk’s copy service.
Know the Knox County copy charges before ordering
| Service | Current published charge | Best use |
|---|---|---|
| Electronic copy | No fee in ordinary-volume requests | Convenient reference copy. |
| Hardcopy | $0.50 per page | Paper court record. |
| Certification | Additional $5 | Formal certified disposition or record. |
Use the Clerk’s $15 local background-search package
The Knox County Criminal Court Clerk currently offers a $15 local criminal-history search package covering charges from Knox County and Knoxville dating back to the 1980s.
| Included search | Current charge | Information needed |
|---|---|---|
| First/last name search | Included in $15 package | Name and DOB. |
| Alias first/last name | Included in package | Known alias. |
| Social Security search | Included in package | SSN information as required by Clerk. |
| Additional alias | $5 each | Additional name. |
Use the local package for Knox County history
It is not a complete Tennessee statewide search.
Prepare name, DOB and aliases
The Clerk also requests a Social Security identifier.
Provide a phone number or email
Staff use it for follow-up.
Submit the background request
The Clerk allows a search for yourself or another individual.
Submit local background-search request
Verify a Knox County warrant without relying on an old docket entry
Check the inmate record
Recent custody may show WARRANT, CAPIAS or another document type.
Search the court docket
Find the current court event.
To check your own warrant, appear in person
The Sheriff directs individuals to the Detention Facility or the public records window at the City/County Building.
Bring photo identification
KCSO requires ID for an in-person warrant inquiry.
For another person’s warrant, use the public window
KCSO states the requester must be a Tennessee resident and show proof such as a Tennessee ID.
Call Criminal Warrants for routing
LEIDS/Criminal Warrants: 865-215-2442.
Do not confront someone because of a warrant result. A warrant may have been served or recalled after an older record was entered.
Know the three practical Knox County bond routes
Full cash bond
Pay the full court-set amount.
Bonding company
Use an active court-approved bail company.
Property bond
Property may be used when legally applicable; contact the Clerk for details.
Full cash bond
Confirm every charge and bond first
One no-bond or denied matter can prevent release.
During Clerk hours
Pay at the Criminal Court Clerk cashier using cash, cashier’s check or money order.
At the jail
The Knox County Jail and Roger D. Wilson Detention Facility accept the full amount by cash under the Clerk’s current bond instructions.
Keep the receipt
Cash bond money is held by the Clerk until case disposition and can be applied to court costs when assessed.
Using a bonding company
| Defendant residence | Published premium structure | Important difference |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee resident | 10% of set bond + $37 fee | Bond-company money is not held by the Clerk and is not refunded by the Clerk. |
| Non-Tennessee resident | 15% of set bond + $37 fee | Not applied to court costs. |
Bond-verification script
I am calling regarding [full legal name], IDN [number]. Please confirm every current charge, bond type and bond amount, whether any hold or denied-bond matter prevents release, and which payment method applies to the case.
Contact the Knox County Public Defender
Knox County Public Defender – Community Law Office
1101 Liberty Street
Knoxville, TN 37919
Phone: 865-594-6120
1101 Liberty Street
Knoxville, TN 37919
Phone: 865-594-6120
Find the court division and next court date
Use the Clerk’s docket search.
Have the inmate’s legal name and IDN ready
Include DOB and every known case.
Call the Public Defender
Ask whether the office has been appointed and which attorney handles the case.
Provide every open criminal matter
Warrants, probation cases and separate charges can affect release.
Do not discuss defense facts on ordinary jail communications
Use confidential attorney communication instead.
The Criminal Court Clerk also refers people represented by the Public Defender to that office for help during the expungement process.
Get help from the Knox County District Attorney Victim/Witness Program
Office of the District Attorney General – 6th Judicial District
400 Main Street, Suite 168
Knoxville, TN 37902
General / Victim-Witness: 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 / Victim-Witness: 865-215-2515
Email: DAG@knoxcounty.org
Monday–Friday: 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Save the defendant’s court information
Have name, court date and case details available.
Ask for Victim/Witness Assistance
Coordinators provide information and support throughout prosecution.
Request hearing information
Ask about upcoming proceedings and what to expect in court.
Discuss restitution and victim rights
Victims have constitutional and statutory rights during the prosecution process.
Register for custody notifications where useful
Tennessee Department of Correction links VINELink for free confidential custody notifications.
Open VINELink
Schedule Knox County inmate visits by facility and housing side
Knox County Corrections currently states that inmates are allowed two scheduled visits per week.
Confirm current facility first
Determine whether the person is at Roger D. Wilson Detention Facility, Knox County Jail or another correctional unit.
Create the visit account
Use the visitation service currently linked by Knox County Corrections.
Open visit/account service
Choose onsite or remote visitation
The available schedule differs.
For Roger D. Wilson, follow the published facility hours
Weekday onsite visits generally run 4:30–6:00 p.m.; weekend onsite blocks run 8:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m. and 3:00–6:00 p.m.
Remote visits have longer evening windows
Weekday remote visitation generally extends to 9:00 p.m.; weekend remote blocks extend to 9:00 p.m.
Knox County Jail uses A-side/B-side scheduling
The Sheriff’s published table alternates morning and afternoon sessions by housing side and day.
Use the onsite visitation center when required
Knox County Jail onsite visits are conducted through the internal visitation center at 5109 Maloneyville Road.
Recheck the schedule immediately before the visit
Housing moves or operational changes can affect visitation.
Address Knox County inmate mail with the IDN and housing unit
Current 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
Search the inmate first
Confirm the exact spelling and IDN.
Confirm unit/pod assignment
Do not omit housing information when the facility requires it.
Use the complete detention-facility address
Follow the Sheriff’s published format.
Keep financial instruments separate
Do not include correspondence with a mailed money order or cashier’s check because the letter will not be given to the inmate.
Add money without sending cash through the mail
Lobby ATM
Deposit kiosks are available at correctional facilities and the onsite visitation center.
Online account
Knox County Corrections links its approved electronic inmate-funding provider.
Mail
Money orders and cashier’s checks are accepted by mail only under the Sheriff’s instructions.
The Sheriff’s Corrections pages contain legacy provider/fee information from system transitions. Use the provider currently linked on the live Corrections page before paying rather than relying on an old bookmarked deposit site.
Verify full inmate name and IDN
Never deposit by name alone.
Use the current provider linked by KCSO
Confirm the facility before payment.
Review the displayed transaction fee
Fees differ by payment method and provider.
For mailed funds, use a money order or cashier’s check
Make it payable according to the detention facility’s instructions and identify the inmate.
Do not include a personal letter with the financial instrument
KCSO specifically warns that the correspondence will not be delivered.
Keep the transaction receipt
Save the confirmation and IDN.
Pick up property released by an inmate
Inmate must complete the property-transfer process
Property may be released 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Money is released only Monday–Friday during normal business hours
A Property Transfer Receipt must be completed
Outside property is not accepted without prior Facility Commander approval
Unclaimed released funds can ultimately become Tennessee unclaimed property
Use TDOC only after the case reaches state correctional custody
TDOC FOIL can show
- Photo
- Incarcerated/probation/parole/inactive status
- Current location
- Offense information
- Sentence information
- Parole hearing status
- Release information
Do not use TDOC for
- A brand-new Knox County arrest
- Current county-jail housing
- KCSO or KPD incident reports
- The certified Knox County judgment
- A complete Tennessee criminal-history check
Use TBI when the search must extend beyond Knox County
TBI is Tennessee’s central criminal-history repository. Its public Tennessee Open Records Information Services search currently costs $29 per request.
| Feature | Current rule | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Search type | Name based | Identity is not fingerprint-confirmed for the open-record search. |
| Price | $29 | Nonrefundable per search. |
| Coverage | Tennessee criminal history | Misdemeanor and felony arrests reported through fingerprint submissions. |
| Aliases | Not included in ordinary name result matching | Run appropriate names separately when necessary. |
| Juvenile information | Generally excluded | Exception can apply when a juvenile was transferred to adult criminal court. |
Fix the source of an incorrect Knox County arrest entry
Identify which system is wrong
Compare the Sheriff inmate record, law-enforcement incident report, court docket and TBI criminal history.
Save every identifier
IDN, incident number, court division and case information all help.
Correct a KCSO report with KCSO
The Clerk cannot rewrite a Sheriff’s incident record.
Correct court information through the Clerk/court
Obtain an amended or certified disposition when necessary.
Use the corrected court record for downstream updates
State and private databases may need documentary proof.
Recheck every system afterward
One correction does not guarantee that every connected database updates immediately.
Correction and expungement are different. Correction fixes inaccurate information. Expungement removes qualifying records from ordinary public access under Tennessee law.
Use Knox County’s local expungement screening before filing
Knox County Expungement Screenings
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
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
Knox County Criminal Court Clerk and the District Attorney General work together on the local screening program.
Find every Knox County criminal charge
Use the Clerk background package and case records.
Obtain the final disposition
Eligibility depends heavily on how the charge ended.
Check for unpaid financial obligations
Knox County states restitution, court costs, fines and ordered probation fees must be paid in full before submission when required.
Attend the Thursday screening
Bring identification and all known case information.
Determine whether the charge is eligible
Dismissed/non-conviction cases and qualifying convictions follow different statutory rules.
Do not assume every conviction qualifies
Tennessee limits eligible offenses and applies waiting periods and other conditions.
Complete the court process
Follow the Clerk/DA instructions for the specific case.
Keep copies before the record becomes inaccessible
Save the disposition and expungement order.
Knox County jail, Sheriff and court contact board
Knox County Sheriff Main
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 Records
Criminal Warrants
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
District Attorney Victim/Witness
400 Main Street, Suite 168
Knoxville, TN 37902
Knoxville, TN 37902
Roger D. Wilson Detention Facility map
Knoxville City County Building map
This page solves the main Knox County arrest tasks in-page
Recent + current custody
Separate 24-hour arrest and current-inmate workflows with IDN, charge and bond decoding.
Police records
Online KCSO report request, Tennessee-residency rule, paper fee and three-working-day guidance.
Court records
Docket search, court routing, electronic and paper copies, certification and local background package.
Bond
Full cash, bonding-company and property routes with published bonding-company percentages.
Family jail help
Facility-based visitation, mail format, inmate funds, emergency calls and property-release rules.
Record relief
TBI statewide search, correction workflow, Thursday expungement screenings and legal-help contacts.
Knox County arrest-record questions answered
How do I search Knox County arrest records?
Use KCSO’s 24-hour arrest list for very recent arrests and the inmate population page for current custody. Then verify the court case through the Criminal Court Clerk.
How do I find someone currently in Knox County jail?
Search the Sheriff inmate population by first or last name and verify DOB plus IDN. Inmate Services is 865-281-6700.
Does Knox County publish arrests from the last 24 hours?
Yes. KCSO provides a separate 24 Hours In Custody list.
How do I request a Knox County Sheriff report?
Use KCSO’s online incident request or visit Support Services. In-person paper copies currently cost $0.15 per page.
How do I find the final court outcome?
Use the Knox County Criminal Court Clerk. Search the docket and obtain the underlying court record or certified disposition.
How much is a Knox County local criminal background check?
The Criminal Court Clerk currently charges $15 for its local background-search package, with additional alias searches at $5 each.
How much is a Tennessee TBI criminal-history search?
The current TORIS name-based Tennessee criminal-history search costs $29 per request.
How do I post Knox County bond?
A full cash bond may be paid at the jail/detention facility or through the Clerk. A court-approved bail bonding company or applicable property bond may also be used.
How many Knox County jail visits are allowed?
The Sheriff’s current Corrections page states inmates are allowed two scheduled visits per week. Exact hours depend on facility, onsite versus remote visit and housing assignment.
Can a Knox County arrest record be expunged?
Some Tennessee cases qualify. Knox County offers Thursday expungement screenings from 3:00–4:15 p.m. at the City County Building.
