Knox County Detention Facility Inmate Bail & Bonds

Knox County Detention Facility

Address:
5001 Maloneyville Road
Knoxville, TN 37918

Phone:

865-281-6700

Knox County Detention Facility Bonding Instructions

Knox County Detention Facility uses the services of correctpay (aka JailFunds) for you to deposit money so that your inmate can bond himself out.


You can deposit money four ways:

Cost to Send Money

To deposit between $1.00 and $300.00 the fee ranges from $1.50-$2.95, plus an additional 5%. *Rates are subject to change.

Examples:  

  • Deposit $100.00, your fee will be as high as $7.95 - Your inmate will receive $92.05.
  • Deposit $300.00, your fee will be as high as $17.95 - Your inmate will receive $282.05.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Paying an Inmate's Bond in Cash in Knox County, Tennessee

  • An individual can post the bond by paying the total amount of the bond in cash or online using CorrectPay.
  • The payment of a bond in cash can be made to the Clerk of the General Sessions Court, Criminal Division - 400 Main St SW, Knoxville, TN - during office hours (Monday –  Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm), or after hours, to the Knox County Detention Facility located on Maloneyville Road.  
  • If the bond is paid in cash, then that money will be held by the Court Clerk's Office until the disposition of your case.
  • If court costs are assessed, then the cash bond will be applied to those costs and any amount remaining would be refunded.
  • A second method to post bond is through a bail bonding company.  A bonding company will charge a fee for the service of posting the bond, usually 10-15% of the amount.  Any money paid to a bonding company is not held by the Court Clerk’s Office and will not be refunded to you by the Court Clerk’s Office.  Any money paid to a bonding company will not be applied to your court costs, so that will cost you extra.
  • A third method of posting bond is by using land as collateral. If a property bond is the method you choose, you are advised to contact an attorney for more details.

 

Who do I call to find out the Bond for an Inmate?

Please call the jail at 865-281-6700 for the type of bond and any information that is required for a particular individual at Knox County Detention Facility.
A bond is set according to a court-approved schedule.
The purpose of the bond is to assure the offender's appearance in court.

Instructions on how to post Bail or Bond in Knox County

Because Knox County and Tennessee can change their bail bond procedures, it is always best to call either the Knox County Detention Facility at 865-281-6700, or the court in the jurisdiction (i.e. Municipal Court, District Court, etc.) where the offender was charged, right after an arrestee has been booked. 

Ask the staff at the Knox County Detention Facility or the Knox County Court Clerk these specific questions:

  1. Is the defendant eligible for bail or a bond?
  2. How much will the bail or bond be, and what are the additional fees?
  3. Where do I go to pay it?
  4. Are there any days or times of the day or night when I cannot post bail?
  5. What types of payment are allowed? Cash? Money order? Credit card? What types of credit cards? Property or other collateral? Surety bonds?
  6. Do I have to use a bail or bond agent?

If you feel the bail is too high and you wish to get it reduced, contact a lawyer or the defendant's public defender and get them to look into what they can do to get a bail reduction. The sooner you get working on this the quicker you will get your loved one released. 

This entire process will go smoother and faster with a criminal attorney or bail agent handling it for you.

Option 1 - How to Post Bail using Cash for a Defendant at Knox County Detention Facility

The first option, a cash bond, is to pay the full bail amount in cash, cashier's check, or money order. Personal Checks are not accepted.

Depending on the crime, this amount could be anywhere from $100 to $75,000 or more.

To pay a cash bond, go to Knox County Detention Facility or to the court where the bail hearing occurred. Going directly to the jail will quicken the release of the defendant as any bail paperwork processed at the court will have to be transferred to the jail.

Cashier's Checks and Money Orders may be made out to Knox County Detention Facility where the defendant is being held, but usually to the Knox County Sheriff's Office or to the Knox County Court.

To purchase money orders visit any Western Union, Moneygram or Post Office.

Option 2 - How to Post a Private or Surety Bond for a Defendant at Knox County Detention Facility

In the event that someone does not have the full bond amount available to him or her, there is what is called a private bond or surety bond.

This is an agreement made with a bail agent or bondsman who will post the full bail amount. In return, the defendant and/or cosigner will pay a premium to the bail agent. This premium will be 10-15% of the full bail amount.



For example, if bail is posted at $5,000, then the premium will cost approximately $500-$750.

A bail agent will often require some form of collateral, for example, a lien on a house, a car or jewelry. This is to ensure that if the defendant skips bail, or does not appear in court, the bail agent has some sort of compensation for the full bail amount being paid.

Remember, by making an agreement with a bail agent the signatory takes responsibility for paying the full bail amount if the defendant does not appear in court.

Option 3 - How to Post a Property Bond for a Defendant at Knox County Detention Facility

If you are a landowner in Knox County you may be able to post a property bond. Property within Knox County may be used as collateral to bail someone out. All owners of the property must be present to sign the bond in order for this to happen.

To find if property located outside of Knox County can be used as collateral, call a local bail or bond agent or contact a defense lawyer.

Click here for additional information on how to post bail at Knox County Detention Facility.

Who can post Bail or Bond for a Defendant at Knox County Detention Facility?

Anyone over the age of 18 who can produce a valid government-issued photo ID can post bail. Accepted forms of ID include a Photo Driver's License, Passport, or Motor Vehicle issued ID.

In many circumstances, if the defendant has the resources, they can post their own cash bail from jail.

Surety Bonds are arranged by a third party, typically a Tennessee state licensed Bail Bond firm.

Juveniles may only be bailed or bonded out of custody by a parent or legal guardian.

Knox County Justice System Flowchart

When will the Cash Bail or Collateral be returned to me?

Money or collateral will not be returned until the defendant's court case is finished, so realistically it could take several months to years, depending on the severity of the charges. If a defendant posts his or her own bail, Knox County Court may retain whatever amount of fines or fees have accumulated throughout the trial.

What happens to my Bail or Collateral if the Defendant misses Court?

The Knox County Judge may order a failure to appear warrant for the person's arrest or the Judge may order a Bail Commissioner's Letter be issued that will be sent to the person with a new court date.

If cash bail was paid, the entire amount may be forfeited.

How to Have Remote Video Visits and 'At the Jail' Visits with an Inmate in Knox County

To register and sign up for a remote visitation account with correctpay.com to communicate with your Knox County Detention Facility inmate, follow the instructions below:

Knox County Detention Facility uses the services of correctpay.com (aka JailFunds) for you to schedule and visit your inmate via remote video visitation.

You can ‘video visit’ your inmate one of three ways:

  • Visit from your home computer.
  • Visit from the correctpay VendEngine Kiosk in the Knox County Detention Facility lobby.
  • Visit by using the JailFunds iphone or Android app

Begin the process to schedule a visit:

  • Register by creating an account.
  • Add a payment method.
  • Select Tennessee
  • Select Knox County Detention Facility
  • Select your inmate
  • Schedule a visit.

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For all the information on remote video visits and 'at the jail' visitation for Knox County Detention Facility, including fees, schedules, how it works and more, check out our Visit Inmate Page.


 

How Do Inmates in Knox County Detention Facility Get Money to Make Phone Calls?
 

To send money to an inmate in order to make phone calls in Knox County Detention Facility, follow these steps:

1. Register with correctpay online, the money depositing service used by Knox County Detention Facility, or call Customer Service at 855-836-3364. They are open 24/7.

2. Once registered, select Tennessee, then Knox County Detention Facility, then the inmate you want to send money to.
3. Choose an amount, then a payment method (any major credit or debit card in your name), and then send.

NOTE: There is a cost to use this service... usually no more than 5%. The link below has all the information you need to know.

For all the information regarding phone calls with Knox County inmates; what phone service they use, calling cards information, the rules, policies, fees, phone calling times, limits and more visit our Inmate Phone Page.


 

How to Send a Secure Email or Text Message to an Inmate in Knox County

To send a secure email message and digital photos to an inmate in Knox County Detention Facility follow these steps:

  • Register with correctpay by creating an account.
  • Select Tennessee, then select Knox County Detention Facility, and then the inmate you want to send your message to.
  • Choose the amount of money you want to spend, and input your payment method. The funds can also be used by the inmate to send a message back to you.
  • NOTE: All messages between you and your inmate will be permanently recorded and seen by the staff and could be used against your inmate in court... So be careful what you write.
  • Uploading photos to Inmate’s email
    Make sure the file size is less than 5MB.
    Also make sure your file is a .jpg, .jpeg or .gif.

For all information on how to Text/Email an Inmate in Knox County Detention Facility and send them photos, check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Knox County. 
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How to Send Money to an Inmate in Knox County

To send commissary money to an inmate in Knox County Detention Facility follow these steps:

  • Register with correctpay by creating an account.
  • Select Tennessee, then select Knox County Detention Facility, and then the inmate you want to send money to.
  • Choose the amount of money you want to send, and input your payment method.
  • You can deposit money four ways:
  • Deposit online at correctpay.com.
  • Deposit at the VendEngine kiosk in the Knox County Detention Facility lobby.
  • Deposit over the phone 24/7 at 855-836-3364
  • Deposit through their iOS or Android app.

For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account, what the fees are, how long it takes to hit their account and more, check out our full money and commissary guide for Knox County Detention Facility.


 

How to Send Commissary Money to an Inmate in Knox County

To send commissary money to an inmate's account in Knox County Detention Facility follow these steps:

You can deposit money four different ways:

  • Deposit online at correctpay.com.
  • Deposit at the VendEngine kiosk in the Knox County Detention Facility lobby.
  • Deposit over the phone 24/7 at 855-836-3364
  • Deposit through their iOS or Android app.

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Frequently Asked Questions

For all information, tips and available items for send money and for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Knox County Detention Facility check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Knox County.


 

Paying an Inmate's Bond Online in Knox County

Knox County Detention Facility uses a service called correctpay for paying an inmate's Bail Bond online for an inmate.

Register with them online or call them at 855-836-3364 for assistance.

You can deposit money four ways:

  • Deposit online at correctpay.com.
  • Deposit at the correctpay kiosk in the Knox County Detention Facility lobby.
  • Deposit over the phone 24/7 at 855-836-3364
  • Deposit through their iOS or Android app.

For full information on paying an inmate's bond and getting them released after they have been arrested in Knox County, check out our Inmate Bail Page.


 

How Do Inmates in Knox County Detention Facility Make Phone Calls?

To receive phone calls from inmates in Knox County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:

  • Knox County Detention Facility uses the services of IC Solutions.
  • Register with them online or call them at 888-506-8407
  • Agents are available 24 hours a day, and speak both English & Spanish.
  • Services for Knox County inmates and their families and friends include Collect Calling, PIN Debits, Purchasing Calling Cards, Voicemail & Prepaid calls.  In addition, IC Solutions provides secure messaging, sending photos, video phone calls and online deposits for inmates and their families in Knox County.
  • Although rates are subject to change, they generally run about $0.21 per minute for phone calls.

Note: All your calls with an inmate are recorded, stored and shared with law enforcement if the conversation deals with your case or any criminal activity. Anything communicated can be used against you or your inmate in court.

For all the information regarding phone calls with Knox County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, limits and more visit our Inmate Phone Page.


 

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