Knox County Jail

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 940-459-2041 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Criminal Court Cases in Knox County and anywhere in Texas.

Knox County Jail Inmate Search

The Knox County Jail maintains an average of 18 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 520 offenders.

Paying bail for someone in Knox County

After being arrested and booked into Knox County Jail in Benjamin, the arrestee's situation will proceed in one of three ways:

1. They may be released without bail and required to attend a court hearing.
2. They may be held in custody until their court date.
3. Bail can be posted for their release; call 940-459-2041 for the exact bail amount.

There are multiple ways to pay bail.

• Cash bonds are paid in full at the jail's bonding window or with the clerk of court, accepted as cash, cashier's check or money order, and many jails let you pay by card at a lobby kiosk or with an online bond vendor for a fee; have the inmate's full name and booking number when you go, and the jail is at 940-459-2041.
• Licensed bail bond agents in Knox County can facilitate the process.
• Many courts accept a home or land as collateral for bond, as long as the owner proves clear title and equity at least equal to the bond amount (often twice it) with a deed and a current tax or appraisal value, and the court that set bail approves the pledge.

To get more information on the bail process in Knox County, Texas, visit the Knox County Jail Bail FAQ.

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

Knox County Jail ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE
104 S. Stewart Street
Benjamin, TX 79505
940-459-2041

• Schedule subject to change.
• Call 940-459-2041 to confirm visitation time prior to making arrangements.
• A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per visit. A 3rd guest is allowed if it is a child and no more than 6 years old.
• All visits must be made at least 24 hours in advance.

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 940-459-2041 for further assistance.

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with 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 Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 940-459-2041 for further assistance.

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

Depositing Money in an Inmate's Commissary Account at Knox County Jail

Whatever cash the inmate has on their person when booked into the facility will automatically deposited and credited to their account. When released any money left in the account will be returned to them in the form of a check from the Sheriff's Department or the Knox County Jail Trust Account. There may be circumstances where the inmate can give permission to have his money released to a family member or friend.

Option 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail

• Bring money to the jail in person. 
• The jail personnel will process the Inmate Account payment. Cash or Money Order only.

Option 2 - Mail the Inmate Deposit to the Jail

• Mailing a deposit takes more time to process than the other methods but can be done if you live too far away to bring it in person.
• Never send cash. Always send a Money Order or Cashier's Check from the US Post Office, a reputable bank or Western Union.
• Make the Money Order out to the inmate and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order.

Mail to the Jail.
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Knox County Jail
104 S. Stewart Street
Benjamin, TX 79505

Failure to do this properly will delay your inmate getting their account credited and may require you to have to resubmit a second money order.
Call 940-459-2041 to ask any questions about this.

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 940-459-2041 for further assistance.

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

Collect Calls

• Almost every jail, including Knox County Jail, will allow inmates to contact pre-approved friends and family members' phones by calling collect.
• Calling collect is typically the most expensive way to contact people by phone and in many cases, it requires credit approval or a deposit to be made into a third-party phone company account through a contract with the jail.

Direct Calls

• Many jails are now contracting with a third party service (for a fee) that is less expensive and allows your inmate to use their phone system to make direct calls to your land line or cell phone.
• To find out about Knox County Jail phone services, call 940-459-2041 or review the information on the Inmate Phone page.
• Some jails also allow sell phone cards directly to an inmate in the jail commissary store.

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 940-459-2041 for further assistance.

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

Knox County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
Ask the Knox County Jail whether it accepts postcards, and what size and type, before mailing one. 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
104 S. Stewart Street
Benjamin, TX 79505

Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Knox County Jail
104 S. Stewart Street
Benjamin, TX 79505

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
Ask the Knox County Jail whether books can be mailed in, and whether they must come straight from a publisher or retailer 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. 
Ask the Knox County Jail whether hardcover books are accepted.

All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Knox County Jail
104 S. Stewart Street
Benjamin, TX 79505

Knox County Jail Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?

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
104 S. Stewart Street
Benjamin, TX 79505

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 940-459-2041 for further assistance.

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

Depositing Money in an Inmate's Commissary Account at Knox County Jail

Whatever cash the inmate has on their person when booked into the facility will automatically deposited and credited to their account. When released any money left in the account will be returned to them in the form of a check from the Sheriff's Department or the Knox County Jail Trust Account. There may be circumstances where the inmate can give permission to have his money released to a family member or friend.

Option 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail

• Bring money to the jail in person. 
• The jail personnel will process the Inmate Account payment. Cash or Money Order only.

Option 2 - Mail the Inmate Deposit to the Jail

• Mailing a deposit takes more time to process than the other methods but can be done if you live too far away to bring it in person.
• Never send cash. Always send a Money Order or Cashier's Check from the US Post Office, a reputable bank or Western Union.
• Make the Money Order out to the inmate and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order.

Mail to the Jail.
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Knox County Jail
104 S. Stewart Street
Benjamin, TX 79505

Failure to do this properly will delay your inmate getting their account credited and may require you to have to resubmit a second money order.
Call 940-459-2041 to ask any questions about this.

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 940-459-2041 for further assistance.

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 940-459-2041 for further assistance.

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 940-459-2041 for further assistance.

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