Knox County Detention Facility

Knox County Detention Facility Information

The Knox County Detention Facility is a 964 bed jail in the city of Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee.

This page provides information on how to search for an inmate in the official jail roster, or by calling the facility at 865-281-6700, directions to the facility, and inmate services such as the visitation schedule and policies, funding an inmate's account, mailing them a letter, receiving phone calls from an inmate, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond instructions, and commissary purchases.

Phone: 865-281-6700

Physical Address:
5001 Maloneyville Road
Knoxville, TN 37918

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & IDN, Unit #, Pod Assignment
Knox County Sheriff’s Detention Facility
5001 Maloneyville Road
Knoxville, TN 37918

Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & IDN, Unit #, Pod Assignment
Knox County Sheriff’s Detention Facility
5001 Maloneyville Road
Knoxville, TN 37918

Other Jails and Prisons

How Do You Find Someone in the Knox County Detention Facility?

To search for an inmate in the Knox County Detention Facility, review their criminal charges, the amount of their bond, when they can get visits, or even view their mugshot, go to the Official Jail Inmate Roster, or call the jail at 865-281-6700 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up a Knox County offender's Criminal Court Case online, or any offender that was arrested in the state of Tennessee.

Tennessee also keeps a public database of all their felony offenders.

Knox County Detention Facility Inmate Search

The Knox County Detention Facility maintains an average of 964 offenders in custody on any given day. The Knox County Detention Facility has a monthly turnover of 40% of their inmate population, another 30% turnover every 90 days, another 20% every six months, and approximately 10% stay incarcerated between six and twelve months. Every year Knox County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 25,980 offenders.

The following charts of Knox County inmate population demographics are updated daily. The information shown is for today. For research purposes we have broken down the inmates by sex, age, ethnicity, and criminal charges.

The information is compiled from the Knox County Corrections Department, the state of Tennessee Department of Corrections, as well as the United States Department of Justice and Census Bureau records. It represents every person in custody in Knox County.

For complete information on how to get directions, bond, visit, mail, send and receive email and texts, receive phone calls, and send money or commissary to an inmate, find arrest information for Knox County and other counties surrounding this one, scroll down this page. We have a section for each.

We also provide photos of the jail that we have collected over the years.

For a collection of over 20 additional graphs and charts of the demographic and criminal arrest information of the inmates in Knox County and Tennessee state prisons, click the button below.
Knox County INMATE DEMOGRAPHICS

Knox County Inmate Race & Ethnicity - 3/28/2024

Race Inmates % Total
White 808 79.29%
Black 147 14.43%
Hispanic or Latino 63 6.18%
American Indian/Native Alaskan 0 0.00%
Asian 1 0.10%
Pacific Islander/Native Hawaiian 0 0.00%
Other 0 0.00%
Total 1,019 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Knox County Sheriff’s Department, Tennessee Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Knox County Inmate Criminal Charges - 3/28/2024

(many inmates have multiple charges)

Charge Inmates % Total
Felony (3rd Degree) 340 33.37%
Felony (2rd Degree) 179 17.57%
Felony (1st Degree) 0 0.00%
State Jail Felony 83 8.15%
Felony (Uncategorized) 122 11.97%
Misdemeanor (Class A) 295 28.95%
Misdemeanor (Class C) 0 0.00%
Holds 0 0.00%
Uncategorized 0 0.00%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Knox County Sheriff’s Department, Tennessee Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Knox County Inmate Sex - 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 914 89.70%
Female 105 10.30%
Total 1,019 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Knox County Sheriff’s Department, Tennessee Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Knox County Inmate Age - 3/28/2024

Age Inmates % Total
Under 18 7 0.69%
18-20 62 6.08%
21-24 101 9.91%
25-30 186 18.25%
31-35 188 18.45%
36-40 193 18.94%
41-45 133 13.05%
46-50 51 5.00%
51-55 41 4.02%
56-60 34 3.34%
61-65 13 1.28%
66-75 10 0.98%
76-85 0 0.00%
Total 1,019 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Knox County Sheriff’s Department, Tennessee Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.
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About the Knox County Detention Facility
Current Inmates https://sheriff.knoxcountytn.gov/inmate.php How do I contact or visit an inmate? You can contact an inmate by mail. Be sure to use the following template for proper addressing and delivery. Name of Inmate (Include IDN) Unit Number, Pod Assignment Roger D. Wilson Detention Facility 5001 Maloneyville Road Knoxville, Tennessee 37918 2. Remote visit from your computer, tablet or smart phone. Scheduling Your Visit is Easy. Go to www.videovisitanywhere.com Click on Video Visitation or Onsite Visit. Set up an account with Securus. The Knox County Jail will get the information to approve or disapprove a visitor. Once you have been approved, then you can schedule your visit online through your account with Securus with the specific inmate. The inmate that you schedule a visit with, is the only inmate that you are permitted to visit at that time. Visiting a different inmate will result in your account being suspended. All onsite visits, you will need your terminal number and pin number to conduct the visit. Criteria to be approved to Visit an inmate: A positive picture ID, which includes Drivers's license, State ID, Government ID, Passport We will need a good captured picture without sunglasses, hats, etc. Sending mail: All Personal Mail must be addressed in the following manner: A return address. Inmates Full Name and ID number C/O Securus Digital Mail Center – Knox County Jail PO Box 392 Lebanon, Mo 65536 A return name and address must be placed on the envelope, failure to properly address the envelope will result in the mail being returned to sender. Once the mail is received at the Securus Digital Mail Center it will be digitally scanned and either printed, then delivered to the inmate/detainee or available to view on various kiosks and tablets. Any person wanting to have mail returned to them, must include a self-addressed, stamped envelope included with the original mail. The facility will continue to accept: A. Legal Mail These must be addressed in the following manner: If you have any questions regarding inmates phone calls or billing questions, click on the link below or call 1-800-844-6591 https://securustech.net/ To add money to an inmates account, click on the link below. *If the inmate owes jail fees, then any money placed on their account will be applied to their debt. http://jailatm.com
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Recent Bookings & Arrests

How do I find out if someone has been arrested and booked into the Knox County Detention Facility?

To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the Knox County Detention Facility, call the jail’s booking line at 865-281-6700.

There may be an automated method of looking them up by their name over the phone, or you may be directed to speak to someone at the jail. Sometimes the jail staff may ask you the offender’s date of birth to ensure privacy of the offender’s status.

Keep in mind that after an arrest, the information on an offender may not be publicly available for several hours.

If you don’t want to check up on an offender by calling the jail, you can also try looking up people recently booked online.

Knox County Detention Facility Booking Roster

What happens during booking in Knox County?

After being arrested and taken into custody, and after being read their Miranda Rights, an offender will next be transported to the local police or department or the Sheriff’s Department in Knox County for booking.

Booking is very involved and requires multiple steps in the process, however, keep in mind that most attorneys will advise that an offender remain silent and not offer any additional information about the crime they have been arrested for because anything they do say may be recorded and may very well be used against them in court.

What is the booking process like at the Knox County Detention Facility?

Booking includes having their photo (mugshot) and fingerprints taken, as well as being asked a lot of questions about their personal history and state of mind. If it’s a serious felony, their DNA may also be taken. They will also be checked for warrants in Knox County and other Tennessee and USA jurisdictions.

If the offender was arrested for a DUI offense, and has refused a breathalyzer test, they may also be forced to have blood drawn by a doctor or nurse.

It is also very likely that the offender will undergo a humiliating full body search while in the nude. This includes bending over, spreading their cheeks in the direction of an officer, and coughing. They will also be walked through a metal detector or x-ray machine, like those used at an airport.

What kind of questions are asked during booking?

The arresting jurisdiction will ask about gang affiliations, tattoos, medical conditions, prescribed medication they are taking, recreational drugs they are on or addicted to, allergies, if they are suicidal, and other relevant information that will help with determining their cell assignment and special needs.

What happens to an offender’s personal property during booking?

During the arrest and booking process an offender will also have all their personal property confiscated and held for either their release from jail, or with the offender’s approval, released to a friend or family member.

Personal property includes the clothing they are wearing, money, wallets, purses, cell phones, jewelry, body rings, earrings, watches, and even glasses if they are deemed a security risk. If they are allowed to keep their shoes or sneakers, the laces are removed.

What happens after booking?

At this point the offender will be allowed to make a free phone call to a person of their choice to notify them of their arrest, and/or arrange a bond or bail for their release.

If the offender is being detained and housed while awaiting arraignment, the Knox County Detention Facility will provide a jail garment and slip-on shoes, a blanket, sheets, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, and a towel.

Often, before they are dressed in the jail outfit and brought to their housing location, they will be forced to take a shower and undergo a disinfectant treatment for body and hair lice, scabies or other pests that may be residing on their person.

How long does the Knox County Detention Facility Booking process take?

Booking can take anywhere from an hour to 24 hours or more. It all depends on the number of people that are awaiting processing, the number of staff on duty at the time, and the behavior of the offender.

If the offender is heavily intoxicated and/or violent, the Booking Officer may decide to stick the offender in a holding cell for several hours until they become more manageable.

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Directions / Map to the Knox County Detention Facility
Inmate Bail and Bonding

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.

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.

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Inmate Visitation

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Knox County Detention Facility? What is the Schedule?

Knox County Detention Facility Inmate Video Visitation Schedule & Registration
Roger D. Wilson Detention Facility

Visits for both the Knox County Jail & the Detention Center are held here at the Detention Facility.
4900 Maloneyville Rd. Knoxville, TN 37918

865-281-6700

  • The first thing you must do is register with CorrectPay to be able to schedule any visits.
  • Inmates are allowed two scheduled visits per week.
  • 1:00PM visits end at 1:30PM
  • 5:30PM and 8:30PM visits ends 30 minutes later... 6:00PM and 9:00PM.

ON SITE VIDEO VISITATION -
DETENTION FACILITY INMATES ONLY

DAY TIMES INMATE
HOUSING
SUN 8:00am to 1:00pm Unit 2 and 3
SUN 3:00pm to 5:30pm Unit 3 and 4
MON 8:00am to 1:00pm Unit 1 and 3
MON 3:00pm to 5:30pm Unit 2 and 3
TUE 8:00am to 1:00pm Unit 3 and 4
TUE 3:00pm to 5:30pm Unit 3 and 6
WED 8:00am to 1:00pm Unit 2 and 3
WED 3:00pm to 5:30pm Unit 1 and 3
THU 8:00am to 1:00pm Unit 3 and 6
THU 3:00pm to 5:30pm Unit 3 and 4
FRI 8:00am to 1:00pm Unit 1 and 3
FRI 3:00pm to 5:30pm Unit 2, 3 and 6
SAT 8:00am to 1:00pm Unit 3, 4 and 6
SAT 3:00pm to 5:30pm Unit 1 and 3

REMOTE VIDEO VISITATION -
DETENTION FACILITY INMATES ONLY

DAY TIMES INMATE
HOUSING
SUN 8:00am to 1:00pm Unit 2 and 3
SUN 3:00pm to 8:30pm Unit 3 and 4
MON 8:00am to 1:00pm Unit 1 and 3
MON 3:00pm to 8:30pm Unit 2 and 3
TUE 8:00am to 1:00pm Unit 3 and 4
TUE 3:00pm to 8:30pm Unit 3 and 6
WED 8:00am to 1:00pm Unit 2 and 3
WED 3:00pm to 8:30pm Unit 1 and 3
THU 8:00am to 1:00pm Unit 3 and 6
THU 3:00pm to 8:30pm Unit 3 and 4
FRI 8:00am to 1:00pm Unit 1 and 3
FRI 3:00pm to 8:30pm Unit 2, 3 and 6
SAT 8:00am to 1:00pm Unit 3, 4 and 6
SAT 3:00pm to 8:30pm Unit 1 and 3

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 jail lobby.
  • Visit by using the JailFunds iphone or Android app

Go here to begin the process to schedule a visit.

What is the cost to do remote video visitation?
Paid Remote Visits
Having a remote visit from your Home or app, the cost of each 20-25 minute ‘friends and family remote visit’ will be approximately $7.95 plus tax.
FREE Remote Visits
Visitors can also choose to come to the jail and video chat with an inmate via the JailFunds/VendEngine kiosk in the lobby. The video visit on-site at the jail is FREE.

You can deposit money four different ways:

  • Deposit online at correctpay.com
  • Deposit at the correctpay 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.

Attorney Visits only!  < (Lawyers, go here)

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Frequently Asked Questions

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Knox County Detention Facility’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 865-281-6700 for further assistance.

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Remote Video Visitation

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Knox County Detention Facility?

Knox County Detention Facility Inmate Video Visitation Schedule & Registration
Roger D. Wilson Detention Facility

Visits for both the Knox County Jail & the Detention Facility are held here at the Detention Facility.
4900 Maloneyville Rd. Knoxville, TN 37918

865-281-6700

  • The first thing you must do is register with CorrectPay to be able to schedule any visits.
  • Inmates are allowed two scheduled visits per week.
  • 1:00PM visits end at 1:30PM
  • 5:30PM and 8:30PM visits ends 30 minutes later... 6:00PM and 9:00PM.

ON SITE VIDEO VISITATION -
DETENTION FACILITY INMATES ONLY

DAY TIMES INMATE
HOUSING
SUN 8:00am to 1:00pm Unit 2 and 3
SUN 3:00pm to 5:30pm Unit 3 and 4
MON 8:00am to 1:00pm Unit 1 and 3
MON 3:00pm to 5:30pm Unit 2 and 3
TUE 8:00am to 1:00pm Unit 3 and 4
TUE 3:00pm to 5:30pm Unit 3 and 6
WED 8:00am to 1:00pm Unit 2 and 3
WED 3:00pm to 5:30pm Unit 1 and 3
THU 8:00am to 1:00pm Unit 3 and 6
THU 3:00pm to 5:30pm Unit 3 and 4
FRI 8:00am to 1:00pm Unit 1 and 3
FRI 3:00pm to 5:30pm Unit 2, 3 and 6
SAT 8:00am to 1:00pm Unit 3, 4 and 6
SAT 3:00pm to 5:30pm Unit 1 and 3

REMOTE VIDEO VISITATION -
DETENTION FACILITY INMATES ONLY

DAY TIMES INMATE
HOUSING
SUN 8:00am to 1:00pm Unit 2 and 3
SUN 3:00pm to 8:30pm Unit 3 and 4
MON 8:00am to 1:00pm Unit 1 and 3
MON 3:00pm to 8:30pm Unit 2 and 3
TUE 8:00am to 1:00pm Unit 3 and 4
TUE 3:00pm to 8:30pm Unit 3 and 6
WED 8:00am to 1:00pm Unit 2 and 3
WED 3:00pm to 8:30pm Unit 1 and 3
THU 8:00am to 1:00pm Unit 3 and 6
THU 3:00pm to 8:30pm Unit 3 and 4
FRI 8:00am to 1:00pm Unit 1 and 3
FRI 3:00pm to 8:30pm Unit 2, 3 and 6
SAT 8:00am to 1:00pm Unit 3, 4 and 6
SAT 3:00pm to 8:30pm Unit 1 and 3

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Knox County Detention Facility’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 865-281-6700 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Knox County Detention Facility?

You can deposit money four different ways:

correctpay.com Assistance:

24/7 Customer Service - 855-836-3364
Frequently Asked Questions

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.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Knox County Detention Facility’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 865-281-6700 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Knox County Detention Facility?

Knox County Detention Facility uses the services of correctpay.com (aka JailFunds) for you to deposit funds into your inmate’s account so that they can purchase phone calling time from this jail’s inmate phone calling service.

You can deposit money four different 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

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.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Knox County Detention Facility’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 865-281-6700 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Knox County Detention Facility, and what can I send them?

Postcards
The Knox County Detention Facility allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office. They may also allow certain photo postcards as long as they have not been tampered with or contain images that may be considered to be obscene or violent in nature. Black or blue ink. Return Address required.

Envelopes
The Knox County Detention Facility also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates. Envelopes must be white. Black or blue ink. Return Address required.
If you are sending a money order or cashier's check to your inmate, pay it to the order of: Roger D. Wilson Detention Facility In Care of: (Inmate’s Name and IDN).

Newspapers
Local or national newspapers may also be mailed to the inmate as long as they are mailed directly from the newspaper publisher.

Magazines
News, special interest or sports magazines may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher. Any magazines that contain profanity, weapons, pornography or other content that is adult in nature will be confiscated by the jail staff and will NOT be delivered to the inmate.

Books
Most jails allow books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as AmazonBarnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address above.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Knox County Detention Facility standards will be disposed of.
Hard cover books will not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon.To confirm that the Knox County Detention Facility continues to allow books to be mailed by a third party publisher or bookseller, call 865-281-6700.

Care packages
Care packages are pre-chosen items packaged together and sent to the inmate from a third-party vendor. Knox County Detention Facility has packages you can purchase from correctpay.com.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Knox County Detention Facility’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 865-281-6700 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Knox County Detention Facility, and what can I purchase?

Knox County Detention Facility uses the services of correctpay.com (aka JailFunds) for you to deposit funds into your inmate’s account so that they can purchase Commissary and/or Gift Packs from this jail’s commissary service.



You can deposit money four different ways:

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.

24/7 Customer Service - 855-836-3364
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.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Knox County Detention Facility’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 865-281-6700 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Knox County Detention Facility using an Online Messaging Service?

Knox County Detention Facility uses the services of jailfunds.com (aka JailFunds) for you to deposit funds into your inmate’s account so that you and they can purchase secure email messaging services from this jail’s e-messaging service.

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.

Go directly here to start the process to send a message

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Knox County Detention Facility’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 865-281-6700 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the Knox County Detention Facility have Access to Tablets or Computers?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Knox County Detention Facility’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 865-281-6700 for further assistance.

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Are there photos of the Knox County Detention Facility? What does it look like?
Other Jails in Knox County

What are the other City and County Jails in Knox County?

Knox County County Jails
Knox County Juvenile Facilities
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Other Jails Nearby

What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Knox County?

Knox Roane Anderson Loudon Blount Sevier Union Grainger Jefferson
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US State Prison Population Demographics

Total Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 973,343 93.26%
Female 70,362 6.74%
Total 1,043,705 100.0%

Total Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 327,300 35.27%
Black 345,500 37.23%
Hispanic 226,800 24.44%
American Indian / Alaska Native 15,900 1.71%
Asian 12,500 1.35%
Total 928,000 100.0%

Total of Violent Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 622,200 95.46%
Female 31,700 4.86%
Total 653,900 100.0%

Total of Violent Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 178,600 29.23%
Black 234,500 38.38%
Hispanic 179,500 29.38%
American Indian / Alaska Native 9,600 1.57%
Asian 8,800 1.44%
Total 611,000 100.0%

Murderers Held in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 147,500 93.95%
Female 10,000 6.37%
Total 157,500 100.0%

Murderers Held in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 37,600 26.04%
Black 63,000 43.63%
Hispanic 39,100 27.08%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2,300 1.59%
Asian 2,400 1.66%
Total 144,400 100.0%

Violent Negligent Manslaughter Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 16,000 86.02%
Female 2,600 13.98%
Total 18,600 100.0%

Violent Negligent Manslaughter Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 5,400 43.90%
Black 3,600 29.27%
Hispanic 2,900 23.58%
American Indian / Alaska Native 200 1.63%
Asian 200 1.63%
Total 12,300 100.0%

Violent Rape & Sexual Assault Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 159,800 98.95%
Female 2,200 1.36%
Total 162,000 100.0%

Violent Robbery Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 125,800 96.18%
Female 5,400 4.13%
Total 131,200 100.0%

Violent Robbery Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 21,900 18.64%
Black 66,800 56.85%
Hispanic 26,500 22.55%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1,200 1.02%
Asian 1,100 0.94%
Total 117,500 100.0%

Violent Aggravated/Simple Assault Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 137,000 94.74%
Female 8,100 5.60%
Total 145,100 100.0%

Violent Aggravated/Simple Assault Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 37,500 23.28%
Black 53,300 33.09%
Hispanic 65,300 40.53%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2,800 1.74%
Asian 2,200 1.37%
Total 161,100 100.0%

Other Violent Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024 - non-categorized

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 36,100 91.86%
Female 3,300 8.40%
Total 39,400 100.0%

Other Violent Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024 - non-categorized

race Inmates % Total
White 12,200 32.45%
Black 14,200 37.77%
Hispanic 9,700 25.80%
American Indian / Alaska Native 800 2.13%
Asian 700 1.86%
Total 37,600 100.0%

Total of Property Crime Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 127,900 90.64%
Female 13,600 9.64%
Total 141,500 100.0%

Total of Property Crime Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 60,500 50.46%
Black 37,800 31.53%
Hispanic 18,100 15.10%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2,100 1.75%
Asian 1,400 1.17%
Total 119,900 100.0%

Burglary Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 75,900 95.11%
Female 4,200 5.26%
Total 80,100 100.0%

Burglary Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 30,500 44.40%
Black 24,200 35.23%
Hispanic 12,300 17.90%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1,100 1.60%
Asian 600 0.87%
Total 68,700 100.0%

Larceny & Theft Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 22,300 84.47%
Female 4,200 15.91%
Total 26,500 100.0%

Larceny & Theft Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 13,800 58.97%
Black 6,800 29.06%
Hispanic 2,200 9.40%
American Indian / Alaska Native 300 1.28%
Asian 300 1.28%
Total 23,400 100.0%

Motor Vehicle Theft Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 6,400 91.43%
Female 600 8.57%
Total 7,000 100.0%

Motor Vehicle Theft Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 2,500 48.08%
Black 1,500 28.85%
Hispanic 1,000 19.23%
American Indian / Alaska Native 100 1.92%
Asian 100 1.92%
Total 5,200 100.0%

Fraud Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 9,800 75.97%
Female 3,200 24.81%
Total 13,000 100.0%

Fraud Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 6,900 63.30%
Black 2,600 23.85%
Hispanic 900 8.26%
American Indian / Alaska Native 300 2.75%
Asian 200 1.83%
Total 10,900 100.0%

Other Property Crime Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024 - non-categorized

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 13,600 90.67%
Female 1,400 9.33%
Total 15,000 100.0%

Other Property Crime Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024 - non-categorized

race Inmates % Total
White 6,700 58.26%
Black 2,700 23.48%
Hispanic 1,700 14.78%
American Indian / Alaska Native 200 1.74%
Asian 200 1.74%
Total 11,500 100.0%

Total of Drug Related Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 114,600 87.08%
Female 17,400 13.22%
Total 132,000 100.0%

Total of Drug Related Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 49,500 47.50%
Black 37,300 35.80%
Hispanic 14,600 14.01%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1,700 1.63%
Asian 1,100 1.06%
Total 104,200 100.0%

Inmates Convicted of Drug Possession in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 28,500 84.57%
Female 5,300 15.73%
Total 33,800 100.0%

Inmates Convicted of Drug Possession in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 14,800 56.27%
Black 7,900 30.04%
Hispanic 3,000 11.41%
American Indian / Alaska Native 400 1.52%
Asian 200 0.76%
Total 26,300 100.0%

Inmates Convicted of Drug Dealing/Manufacturing in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 86,100 88.04%
Female 12,000 12.27%
Total 98,100 100.0%

Inmates Convicted of Drug Dealing/Manufacturing in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 34,700 44.54%
Black 29,400 37.74%
Hispanic 11,600 14.89%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1,300 1.67%
Asian 900 1.16%
Total 77,900 100.0%

Total of 'Public Order' Related Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 102,500 93.95%
Female 6,900 6.32%
Total 109,400 100.0%

Total of 'Public Order' Related Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 35,900 40.84%
Black 34,500 39.25%
Hispanic 13,800 15.70%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2,500 2.84%
Asian 1,200 1.37%
Total 87,900 100.0%

Inmates Convicted on Illegal Weapon Possession in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 37,800 97.93%
Female 900 2.33%
Total 38,700 100.0%

Inmates Convicted on Illegal Weapon Possession in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 7,200 22.86%
Black 16,900 53.65%
Hispanic 6,500 20.63%
American Indian / Alaska Native 500 1.59%
Asian 400 1.27%
Total 31,500 100.0%

Inmates Convicted of Multiple DUI/DWI in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 13,400 89.33%
Female 1,600 10.67%
Total 15,000 100.0%

Inmates Convicted of Multiple DUI/DWI in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 6,800 59.65%
Black 2,000 17.54%
Hispanic 1,800 15.79%
American Indian / Alaska Native 700 6.14%
Asian 100 0.88%
Total 11,400 100.0%

Inmates Convicted of Other 'Public Order' Felonies in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 51,200 92.25%
Female 4,400 7.93%
Total 55,600 100.0%

Inmates Convicted of Other 'Public Order' Felonies in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 21,900 48.45%
Black 15,700 34.73%
Hispanic 5,600 12.39%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1,300 2.88%
Asian 700 1.55%
Total 45,200 100.0%

Total Number of Inmates Convicted of Unspecified Felonies in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 6,100 89.71%
Female 800 11.76%
Total 6,900 100.0%

Total Number of Inmates Convicted of Unspecified Felonies in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 2,700 52.94%
Black 1,500 29.41%
Hispanic 700 13.73%
American Indian / Alaska Native 100 1.96%
Asian 100 1.96%
Total 5,100 100.0%
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