Every detail on this page is checked by hand, not scraped. This unofficial directory helps friends and family of incarcerated individuals find critical information — inmate lists, locations, bail resources, visitation hours, rules, and text, phone, email, and mail services — for jails, detention centers, and prisons across the United States.
For inmate information at any hour of the day or night, call the 120-bed Knox County Jail at 309-343-9151.
When someone is arrested in this county for a misdemeanor or felony, they are taken to this jail for booking and processing. If the charges call for it, they stay here until they post bond, are released on their own recognizance, or are ordered held until their trial is resolved.
To see who is currently being held, check the facility’s roster with the inmate search tool.
A sentence of less than one year is served here in the county jail. Anyone sentenced to more than a year is sent to the Illinois State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
On this page you’ll find how to search the official jail roster, directions to the jail, and details on inmate services, including the visitation schedule and rules, putting money on an inmate’s account, sending letters, inmate phone calls, voicemail, email and text messaging, tablet rentals, posting bail, and ordering commissary.
Write down the inmate’s booking number or jail ID as soon as you find it, since you’ll often need it to send mail or set up communication. If it isn’t listed online, call Knox County Jail at 309-343-9151 and ask for it.
Phone: 309-343-9151
Physical Address:
152 South Kellogg Street
Galesburg, IL 61401
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Knox County Jail
152 South Kellogg St.
Galesburg, Illinois 61401
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Knox County Jail
152 South Kellogg St.
Galesburg, Illinois 61401
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Knox County Jail, 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 309-343-9151 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up the Knox County Criminal Court or any court in Illinois, as well as criminal court case information regarding an offender.
Knox County Jail Inmate Search
The Knox County Jail maintains an average of 120 offenders in custody on any given day. The Knox County Jail 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 2,400 offenders.
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The Knox County Law Enforcement Center was completed in 2002 and houses the Knox County Sheriff’s Office as well as the 120-bed Knox County Jail.
This is the location at which all of the offenders who are arrested throughout the county are housed both while they wait for their sentence as well as when they are serving a sentence, provided by the courts of Knox County.
The Knox County Jail accepts bail for inmates in the form of cash, money order, cashier check, credit or debit, either on site or online.
Mail can be sent and received including letters, postcards, and greeting cards provided they have a full return address, are sent through the post office, and no contraband is included.
Mail is addressed to the inmate at:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Knox County Jail
152 South Kellogg St.
Galesburg, Illinois 61401
... and any paperback books must be directly from Amazon as other retailers will not be accepted.
Phone, video visits, and email are all provided for easy communication with inmates and can be accessed with accounts funded online, which also allows access to commissary purchases.
After an arrest, individuals are taken to Knox County Jail where they go through booking. This process includes identifying the person, reviewing charges, and determining whether they will be released on their own, eligible for bail, or detained until their court date.
It’s crucial to remain silent after being arrested. Anything said may be used in court, so it’s better to refrain from speaking until consulting with an attorney.
The following steps outline the booking procedure at Knox County Jail:
Booking can take from a short hour to longer periods, especially on busy nights or with uncooperative individuals. For inquiries about posting bond for an arrestee, call the facility at 309-343-9151.
Once someone is booked at Knox County Jail in Galesburg after an arrest, there are several outcomes:
1. They may be released without paying bail, agreeing to show up on a scheduled date.
2. They may remain in custody until their court appearance.
3. They can pay a bail or bond for release. Call 309-343-9151 for bail details.
Bail payments can take several forms.
For detailed information about the bail process in Knox County, Illinois, see the Knox County Jail Bail FAQ.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Knox County Jail? What is the Schedule?
152 South Kellogg Street
Galesburg, IL 61401
309-343-9151
Schedule Video Visits online with Inmate Canteen
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | 9:00AM - 7:30PM |
| MONDAY | 9:00AM - 7:30PM |
| TUESDAY | 9:00AM - 7:30PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 9:00AM - 7:30PM |
| THURSDAY | 9:00AM - 7:30PM |
| FRIDAY | 9:00AM - 7:30PM |
| SATURDAY | 9:00AM - 7:30PM |
Schedule Video Visits online with Inmate Canteen
REMOTE VISITATION SCHEDULE
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
| MONDAY | 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
| TUESDAY | 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
| THURSDAY | 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
| FRIDAY | 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
| SATURDAY | 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
For best results use google chrome as your browser for accessing Inmate Canteen.
Instructions on purchasing visitation services with an inmate:
Inmate Canteen Customer Service can be reached at 715-690-2965, or by email at support@inmatecanteen.com.
To register and sign up for a remote visitation account with Inmate Canteen to communicate with your Knox County Jail inmate, follow the instructions below:
For all the information you need to know, including instructions, policies, tips and solutions to possible issues regarding visiting with an inmate (both at the facility and remotely) in Knox County, visit our full page guide.
NOTE: All video visits are recorded and stored. Whatever you talk about, can and will be used against your inmate in court. Never discuss their pending criminal case!
Also, be warned that some video visits providers are collecting voice prints for a database which law enforcement agencies are building.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Knox County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 309-343-9151 for further assistance.
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Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Knox County Jail?
152 South Kellogg Street
Galesburg, IL 61401
309-343-9151
Schedule Video Visits online with Inmate Canteen
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | 9:00AM - 7:30PM |
| MONDAY | 9:00AM - 7:30PM |
| TUESDAY | 9:00AM - 7:30PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 9:00AM - 7:30PM |
| THURSDAY | 9:00AM - 7:30PM |
| FRIDAY | 9:00AM - 7:30PM |
| SATURDAY | 9:00AM - 7:30PM |
Schedule Video Visits online with Inmate Canteen
REMOTE VISITATION SCHEDULE
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
| MONDAY | 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
| TUESDAY | 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
| THURSDAY | 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
| FRIDAY | 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
| SATURDAY | 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Knox County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 309-343-9151 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Knox County Jail?
Instructions on purchasing commissary items for an inmate:
NOTE: Knox County Jail may only allow online deposits for local commissary purchasing.
1. Register or Log in to your account at Inmate Canteen.
2. Select the facility where the inmate is located and the inmate you wish to purchase commissary items for.
3. Select the "Purchase Items" option.
4. Follow the prompts on screen to purchase items for an inmate.
Inmate Canteen Customer Service can be reached at 715-690-2965, or by email at support@inmatecanteen.com.
For all information, tips and to see the hundreds of available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Knox County Jail, or to see how deposit money so that your inmate can purchase their own commissary, 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 Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 309-343-9151 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Knox County Jail?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Knox County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 309-343-9151 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Knox County Jail, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Knox County Jail 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. It is best to only use blue or black ink. Always include your name and return address.
Envelopes
The Knox County Jail also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates. It is best to only use blue or black ink.
Postcards and envelopes MUST HAVE the sender's full name and return address on the envelope.
Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Knox County Jail
152 South Kellogg St.
Galesburg, Illinois 61401
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Knox County Jail
152 South Kellogg St.
Galesburg, Illinois 61401
Newspapers
Newspapers may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the 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
The Knox County Jail allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address noted.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Knox County Jail 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.
All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Knox County Jail
152 South Kellogg St.
Galesburg, Illinois 61401
For inmates receiving mail in the Knox County Jail there are different addresses and policies depending on the inmate's status, as well as what type of mail they are receiving; personal mail, legal mail, subscriptions or books sent from a third-party such as Amazon.
All mail is to be shipped to the Knox County Jail:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Knox County Jail
152 South Kellogg St.
Galesburg, Illinois 61401
For complete information on mail policies, what you can send an inmate and what address to send them, check out our Inmate Mail page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Knox County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 309-343-9151 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Knox County Jail, and what can I purchase?
Inmate Canteen Customer Service can be reached at 715-690-2965, or by email at support@inmatecanteen.com.
NOTE: Knox County Jail may only allow online deposits for local commissary purchasing.
For best results use google chrome as your browser for accessing Inmate Canteen.
Instructions on purchasing commissary items for an inmate:
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Knox County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 309-343-9151 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Knox County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Knox County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 309-343-9151 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Knox County Jail 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 Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 309-343-9151 for further assistance.
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What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Knox County?
This facility, known as "Knox County Jail" is also known as Knox County Jail , Knox County Jail , Illinois, Knox.
The Knox County Jail serves the following cities and towns of Knox County: Abingdon, Galesburg, Knoxville, Oneida, Victoria and Yates City.
