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FAQs

How do I talk to an inmate in Knox County Jail? ›

If you wish to contact an inmate, you can call 1-866-516-0115 and leave them a voicemail (up to 3 minutes), or use one of the other communications methods listed below. If you do not wish to receive calls from an inmate, simply call 1-866-516-0115 from the phone number that you wish to have blocked.

You can conduct a Tennessee Warrant Search through the local sheriff's office or police department, criminal background checks, and court records requests. Each county in Tennessee has its law enforcement agency, such as the sheriff's office or police department.

Sheriff Tom Spangler is a graduate of Carter High School and Tusculum College. Sheriff Spangler served our country in the United States Air Force before the start of his law enforcement career with the Knox County Sheriff's Office as a Corrections Officer.

Friends and family can create and fund an AdvancePay prepaid telephone account, and create, send and receive e-messages (very similar to email) with inmates from the ConnectNetwork.com website.

Yes. Tennessee warrants are disclosed to the public under the state's Open Records Act. The Act allows the public to inspect and obtain documents or materials generated by state-funded bodies, such as the courts.

The warrants are issued by the judges and written by their court clerks almost immediately, at the time of the original court date.

Individuals utilizing official sources can check the website of a local sheriff or police unit, which may feature some arrest information. A local law enforcement agency's website may also have an online database that the public can access to find out if someone is in jail following an arrest.

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) is the agency in charge of conducting background checks in the state. Again, you may search the TBI's central database of criminal records by name or case number.

How do I find out if someone is in jail in Tennessee? ›

Requesters can perform a name search, a search using the inmate's TDOC number, or the state ID number. To find inmate information of prisoners held at the city or county jail, requesters may contact the sheriff or police department. In Tennessee, some counties maintain an online database that is easily accessible.

Reports filed with the Franklin Police Department may be public record. Requests for inspection or duplication are granted in accordance with Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 10, Chapter 7, Part 5. Requests for copies of reports/records must be submitted HERE.

The DAG's Office represents the people of TN in criminal cases that occur in Knox Co.

County Mayor Glenn Jacobs

Knox County is absolutely one of America's greatest communities. It is my honor and pleasure to serve this county as mayor, and I hope you enjoy Knox County as much as I do, whether you're here to live, work or visit.

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Adding Funds to an Inmate Account:

The Deposit ATMs are located in the lobby of the Roger D. Wilson Detention Facility and the Knox County Jail. There is also an ATM at the onsite visitation center. You may place cash into the ATM for the inmate for a $3.45 surcharge.

You may send letters, postcards, and greeting cards, all of which must include your full name and return address. You may not send any items with a letter or card, nor will the Knox County Jail accept any packages or oversized items sent by individuals.

To find inmate information of prisoners held at the city or county jail, requesters may contact the sheriff or police department. In Tennessee, some counties maintain an online database that is easily accessible. In most cases, the website of the sheriff or police department may provide this information.