Knox County Jail
Knox County Jail
KNOX COUNTY INMATES ARE HOUSED IN CLARK COUNTY JAIL. To locate someone who was arrested in Knox County, call the Knox County Sheriff or the Clark County Jail.
You can also use the inmate search tool to see this facility's roster of those who have been arrested and are still in custody.
Those who are found guilty and sentenced to a term of less than one year, will do their time in this county. Those sentenced to longer terms will be sent to either the Missouri State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides information on how to search for an inmate in the official jail roster, or by calling the facility at 660-727-2911, 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.
It's always a good idea to find out and save the inmate's jail ID number or booking number as you may need this for sending mail or other communication needs. If you can't locate it online, you can call the Knox County Jail at 660-727-2911 to get it.
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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 660-727-2911 for the information you are looking for.
You can also look up an Knox County inmate's criminal court case online.
Knox County Jail Inmate Search
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about finding an inmate in the Knox County Jail, how the jail rosters work and what happens after an offender is arrested and booked. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 660-727-2911 for further assistance.
The Knox County Jail maintains an average of 170 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 3,960 offenders.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show less- Clark County Jail: 660-727-2911
- Knox County Sheriff: 660-397-2186
The booking process explained for Knox County Jail
Following an arrest, individuals are processed at Knox County Jail. The booking process confirms identity, charges, and whether the individual will be released, granted bail, or held until court.
It is advisable to remain silent during booking, as anything said can be used against the individual later. Legal counsel should be consulted before any statements are made.
The booking steps at Knox County Jail include:
- Identification verification.
- Taking mugshots.
- Answering questions about health, criminal history, and gang affiliations.
- Possible DNA sample collection.
- A full-body search.
- Confiscating personal items for safekeeping.
- Providing a phone call.
To inquire about posting bond for an arrestee, contact the facility at 660-727-2911.
What are the bail options in Knox County after an arrest?
Once arrested, an individual may be brought to Knox County Jail in Kahoka for processing. The next steps vary:
1. The individual may be released without paying bail and ordered to appear on a set date.
2. The individual could be held in jail until their hearing.
3. Posting bail or bond allows them to be released. Call 660-727-2911 to confirm the bail amount.
There are several ways to pay an individual’s bail.
- A cash bond is posted by paying the whole amount at the jail bonding window or the clerk's office with cash, a cashier's check or a money order, and many facilities also accept cards at a kiosk or through an online bond vendor for a fee; bring the inmate's full name and booking number, and the jail's line is 660-727-2911.
- Licensed bail bond agencies in Knox County can provide assistance.
- Courts in many places accept real property, such as land or a house, as bond collateral when the owner documents clear title and equity of at least the bond amount, often double, with a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value, and the court that set bail approves.
For more information about bail in Knox County, Missouri, see the Knox County Jail Bail Guide.
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