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Knox County Mugshots, Recent Arrests & Current Inmate Search
For a recent Knox County arrest, start with the Knox County Sheriff’s Office 24 Hour Arrest list. For someone who may still be in custody, use the separate Inmate Population search. Those are the two official local routes for checking recent bookings and current incarceration in Knox County, Tennessee.
Start with the official Knox County search
Choose the route that matches what you are trying to confirm. The recent-arrest list and current-inmate population answer different questions.
Quick facts before you search
A booking page is the starting point. Court and custody systems should be checked separately before drawing conclusions about the case.
Choose what you need to find
How to check Knox County arrests from the last 24 hours
The Knox County Sheriff’s Office provides a dedicated 24 Hours In Custody page. KCSO describes this route as its public list for people arrested within the previous 24 hours.
How to find someone currently in the Knox County jail system
The sheriff’s Inmate Population page is the better route when your question is “Is this person still in custody?” KCSO describes it as the list of individuals currently incarcerated in Knox County.
Use the current population list when
- The arrest was more than 24 hours ago.
- You need to know whether the person remains incarcerated.
- You are preparing to call, mail, visit or add money.
- You need current custody information before checking release or court details.
Call when the web result is unclear
KCSO’s FAQ directs people who need custody information to the Inmate Population list, 24 Hour Arrest list or the Knox County Detention Facility.
Inmate Services:
(865) 281-6700
What a Knox County booking record can—and cannot—tell you
| Record detail | Useful for | Do not assume |
|---|---|---|
| Name and identifiers | Separating people with similar names and carrying the search into other systems. | A name match alone proves identity. |
| Booking or custody status | Understanding whether a person was recently processed or is currently listed. | The first status you see is still current later that day. |
| Charge information | Identifying the accusation associated with the booking. | A listed charge equals a conviction or final disposition. |
| Booking photograph | Helping distinguish identity when the official portal displays one. | A mugshot indicates guilt. |
| Bond information | Understanding a release condition when bond has been set. | The amount or eligibility cannot later change by court action. |
For an outcome—dismissal, plea, conviction, sentencing, continuance or another court action—move beyond the booking page and verify the court record.
Check the court date after finding a booking
The Knox County Criminal Court Clerk maintains records for Criminal Court, General Sessions–Criminal and Fourth Circuit Court. Its online Find My Court Date database searches daily dockets for criminal, traffic and county-ordinance matters.
Use the defendant’s first and last name together with the required date range in the docket search.
The search also allows a court division to be selected, which can help narrow results when you already know where the matter is assigned.
Contact the Criminal Court Clerk at (865) 215-2375. The main Criminal and General Sessions–Criminal offices are in the City County Building at 400 Main Street SW, Knoxville, TN 37902.
Bond and release information
Bond information belongs to the court and release process, not just the mugshot page. The Knox County Criminal Court Clerk publishes current local bond guidance and approved bonding-company information.
Bonding company
The clerk currently lists a maximum charge structure of 10% of the set bond plus a $37 fee for Tennessee residents, and 15% plus a $37 fee for non-Tennessee residents.
Full cash bond at jail
The clerk states that the full bond amount can be paid in cash at the Knox County Jail or Roger D. Wilson Detention Facility when that release option applies.
Clerk cashier
The full amount may also be paid at the Criminal Court Clerk cashier counter by cash, cashier’s check or money order, subject to the current case and court requirements.
Knox County jail and detention locations
KCSO Corrections operates multiple adult facilities. Confirm the person’s current location before mailing anything, arranging a visit or showing up at a facility.
| Facility | Address | Phone / use |
|---|---|---|
| Knox County Jail | 400 W. Main St., Knoxville, TN 37902 | (865) 342-9620 |
| Roger D. Wilson Detention Facility | 5001 Maloneyville Rd., Knoxville, TN 37918 | (865) 281-6700 |
| Knox County Work Release Center | 4900 Maloneyville Rd., Knoxville, TN 37918 | (865) 281-6700 |
| On-site visitation center | 5109 Maloneyville Rd., Knoxville, TN | Used for KCSO adult-jail video visitation kiosks. |
Visitation: check the facility schedule before you plan a visit
KCSO uses video visitation for its adult jail facilities. Its current corrections information says inmates are allowed two scheduled visits per week, with schedules varying by housing unit and facility.
Remote visits
KCSO directs family and friends to its approved video-visitation system. Current sheriff guidance lists scheduled remote visits and additional inmate-initiated video calling, with fees depending on the service being used.
Do not assume a time shown for one unit applies to another. Confirm the inmate’s housing assignment first.
Public visitation kiosks
KCSO also provides public kiosks at the on-site visitation center on Maloneyville Road. The sheriff’s FAQ says kiosk visits require advance scheduling and identification at check-in.
Visitation scheduling line: (865) 281-6788
Mail, money, phone and messaging
Mail to an inmate
KCSO’s published mail format uses the inmate’s name and IDN together with the unit and pod assignment:
Name of Inmate (include IDN)
Unit Number, Pod Assignment
Roger D. Wilson Detention Facility
5001 Maloneyville Road
Knoxville, TN 37918
Check the current corrections policy before mailing. Having the correct IDN and housing information helps avoid delivery problems.
Add funds or communication credit
KCSO currently directs users to its approved account provider for commissary and related inmate-account services, while phone funding is handled separately through the phone-service provider identified by the sheriff.
Use links from the official KCSO Corrections page instead of a sponsored search result so you reach the provider currently authorized by the facility.
Need more than the online mugshot or booking entry?
The sheriff’s Support Services Unit handles records and reports connected with KCSO. For an incident report, KCSO states that records can be requested online or in person, and its in-person instructions require identification plus enough case information to locate the report.
Bring the case number when available. If you do not know it, KCSO asks for identifying information such as names, occurrence date and time, location and the nature of the incident.
KCSO Support Services lists its City/County Building location at 400 W. Main Street, Knoxville, TN 37902, phone (865) 215-2243.
The Knox County Criminal Court Clerk also offers a local criminal background-search package for $15. This is different from simply viewing a recent booking list.
If the person is no longer in Knox County custody
A county jail search and a Tennessee state offender search cover different populations. If a felony offender has moved into Tennessee Department of Correction custody—or has previously been under TDOC supervision—use the state’s Felony Offender Information search.
TDOC FOIL can show
- Current or former TDOC status
- Location information
- Offense and sentence information
- Parole-related information where applicable
- Release information where available
Victim notification
TDOC directs crime victims and families to VINE for confidential offender-status notifications. Registration can provide updates by text, email, telephone or other supported methods.
Use the official TDOC Victim Services route when notification matters rather than repeatedly checking a mugshot page.
If you cannot find the person
Possible explanation: processing or publication may not be complete. Next step: check both the 24-hour list and current inmate population, then call Inmate Services if necessary.
Possible explanation: spelling, legal name, release or jurisdiction may differ from what you expected. Next step: confirm the person’s full legal name and the arresting agency.
Possible explanation: a search engine or third-party page is surfacing historical data. Next step: use the live KCSO inmate population before assuming the person remains jailed.
Possible explanation: the date range, spelling, court division or case processing may affect the search. Next step: broaden the docket range or contact the Criminal Court Clerk at (865) 215-2375.
Possible explanation: the person may be in state custody or another jurisdiction. Next step: check Tennessee FOIL when TDOC custody or supervision may apply.
Verify identity before sharing a mugshot or arrest claim
Knox County is large enough that names can repeat. A single name match is weak evidence, especially when a record has been copied to another website without context.
- Match the full legal name rather than a partial name.
- Compare age or date-of-birth information when the official record provides it.
- Check the booking date and agency.
- Use an inmate or booking identifier when one is available.
- Confirm current custody separately from the original arrest.
- Check the court docket before describing a case outcome.