Knox County Detention Center Inmate Search & Info
Find a Knox County Detention Center Inmate and Know What to Do Next
Start with Knox County’s current inmate information to confirm custody. After you locate the inmate, use this guide for bond, court, commissary, visitation, mail, phone service and release tracking.
Open Official Inmate Resources Call KCDC: 606-546-6215Knox County Detention Center Quick Information
Knox County Detention Center serves Barbourville and surrounding Knox County. Its inmate-services area covers visitation, money, commissary, bond, VINE and mail.
570 KY-225
Barbourville, KY 40906
Call for custody or facility information that cannot be confirmed through the online resources.
401 Court Square
Barbourville, KY 40906
How to Find an Inmate at Knox County Detention Center
Use the current-inmate option provided through the detention center rather than relying on an old copied roster. Current jail information can change after booking, bond or transfer.
Open the official detention-center website
Use the current inmate or roster option provided by Knox County Detention Center.
Search the person’s legal name
Start with the surname and add the first name when needed to narrow similar records.
Verify the correct person
Compare booking, age or other identifying details shown before treating the result as a match.
Save the inmate information
Keep the inmate number, booking information, charges and bond data shown for later tasks.
A current roster shows detention information. Charges can be amended or dismissed, and guilt is determined through the court process.
Can’t Find the Inmate?
A missing result can happen because booking is recent, the person was released, custody was transferred or the name was entered differently.
Arrest happened recently?
Call 606-546-6215 with the full legal name and date of birth if known. Ask whether the person has completed booking.
Was the person listed earlier?
Look at the court case and Kentucky custody tools. Release or transfer can remove someone from the county inmate list.
You Found the Inmate — Check These Next
The roster confirms custody. These next checks answer the practical questions families usually have immediately afterward.
Keep the exact jail identifier before using money or communication services.
Knox County publishes several bond types with very different payment rules.
The court record is more useful for hearings and later case activity.
Knox County publishes an important 50/50 rule for some deposited funds.
Use the detention center’s current visitation page before scheduling or traveling.
VINE can notify you about qualifying custody changes.
Knox County Bond: What the Jail’s Rules Actually Mean
Knox County publishes detailed bond guidance. Some offenses have preset bonds; others require a judge to determine the amount and release conditions.
| Bond | What it means |
|---|---|
| OR bond | Own-recognizance release. The defendant signs an agreement to return to court without a financial security requirement. |
| Surety bond | A third party approved for the bond signs and assumes responsibility if the defendant fails to appear. |
| Unsecured bond | A monetary amount exists, but the defendant does not normally pay that amount before release. |
| Partially secured | A judge sets both the total bond and the percentage that must be paid before release. |
| Fully secured / property | Security is required for the full amount. The detention center says property bonds are handled at the courthouse. |
Important Knox County bond fees
The detention center currently publishes a $30 booking fee each time a person is booked.
The jail publishes a separate state bond filing fee when a bond must be posted for release.
Knox County warns that bond funds may be forfeited, applied to fines or costs, or handled differently depending on the case and who signed as surety.
Find the Knox County Court Case
Jail information tells you who is being held. Kentucky Court of Justice is the better source for the court file, hearings and case-record requests.
401 Court Square
Barbourville, KY 40906
Use this number for Knox County Circuit Court clerk matters.
Use this number for Knox County District Court clerk matters.
| Day | Current hours |
|---|---|
| Monday–Friday | 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. |
| Saturday | 8:30 a.m.–noon |
| Sunday | Closed |
Kentucky Court of Justice identifies Circuit Court Clerk Greg Helton as the current Knox County clerk.
Official Knox County Court Information Search Kentucky Court CasesNeed an Official Court Record?
Kentucky Court of Justice says the Circuit Court Clerk in the county that handled the case is the starting point for copies of Circuit, District, Family and other trial-court records.
Have a case number?
Give the clerk the case number and party name. That is usually the fastest way to identify the correct file.
No case number?
Provide the person’s full name and approximate case date, then ask what public access is available.
How to Put Money on a Knox County Inmate Account
Knox County currently links CorrectPay and also accepts lobby cash deposits or money orders for inmate funds.
Knox County currently publishes CorrectPay and the number 855-836-3364.
Cash deposits must go through the vending kiosk rather than being handed directly to staff.
The facility’s current commissary instructions state that money orders are accepted.
Knox County says half of deposited money may be applied to current or past fees or contracts, with the other half placed into the inmate’s account.
What fees can the jail collect?
- Booking fees
- Medical fees
- Property-damage charges incurred while in jail
Knox County Detention Center Visitation
Knox County maintains a dedicated visitation-information page. Because schedules and provider arrangements can change, use that current facility page before scheduling or traveling.
Confirm current custody
Search the inmate again before registering or paying for a visit.
Open the current visitation instructions
Use Knox County’s Inmate Services section and choose Visitation Information.
Check whether registration is required
Complete any account, ID or scheduling step shown by the current visitation system.
Confirm the actual appointment
Do not travel based on an old third-party schedule. Verify the current time for the specific inmate.
Phone Calls and Electronic Communication
The detention center’s public inmate-services page does not currently expose enough detailed phone-provider information to justify guessing account rules or rates.
Have the inmate ID ready
The exact inmate identifier helps staff or a provider match the correct account.
Ask what you are funding
Phone credit, messaging and commissary money may be separate account types.
Sending Mail to a Knox County Inmate
Knox County maintains a dedicated Mail section within Inmate Services. Use the current facility instructions before sending ordinary or legal correspondence.
Before mailing
- Confirm the inmate’s full name
- Confirm the inmate or booking number
- Verify the current postal address
Ask about restrictions
- Envelope and paper rules
- Photographs
- Books and publications
- Legal-mail handling
Mail-processing vendors can change. Verify the current Knox County instructions before placing postage on the envelope.
Need to Drop Off Property?
Knox County separately lists “Property Drop Off” among its inmate services. Do not bring clothing or personal items to the facility without checking that policy first.
Released or Transferred? Follow the Custody Trail
A person disappearing from the Knox County inmate list does not by itself explain whether they bonded out, completed custody or moved to another facility.
Recheck Knox County
Confirm the record is actually gone rather than being missed because of a name-search issue.
Review the court case
A bond order, sentencing entry or later court event may explain the change.
Search Kentucky Offender Online Lookup
KOOL is useful if the person has entered Kentucky Department of Corrections custody.
Use Kentucky VINE
VINE can provide custody information and qualifying release or transfer notifications.
Get Knox County Custody Notifications Through VINE
Kentucky VINE is a free automated system using information from county jails, prisons and other custodial facilities.
Search for a person or register for supported custody-status notifications.
Kentucky DOC says either can be used when searching through VINE.
Kentucky DOC says the offender is not told who registered for VINE notifications.
Knox County Jail and Court Contacts
| Office | Contact | Use it for |
|---|---|---|
| Knox County Detention Center | 606-546-6215 | Custody and current jail procedures. |
| Circuit Court Clerk | 606-546-3075 | Circuit Court matters and court records. |
| District Court Clerk | 606-546-3232 | District Court matters and clerk services. |
| CorrectPay | 855-836-3364 | Published inmate deposit service. |
| Kentucky VINE | 1-800-511-1670 | Custody information and qualifying notifications. |
Knox County Detention Center Location
The current facility location is 570 KY-225 in Barbourville. Check the inmate-services page before traveling because visitation, property and other services may have separate procedures.
Official Knox County Detention Resources
Use these links when you need live custody information, a transaction or an official court record.
Main facility website and current inmate resources.
Visitation, religion, money, property, commissary, bonds, VINE and mail.
Deposit rules, fees, deductions and inmate commissary hours.
Bond types, fees, refunds, forfeiture and Knox County release procedures.
Court address, clerk contacts, hours and court-record instructions.
Use when the person may have entered Kentucky DOC custody.
Custody information and qualifying release or transfer alerts.
Knox County Detention Center FAQs
How do I find an inmate at Knox County Detention Center?
Start with the current inmate resources on the Knox County Detention Center website. Search the person’s name, verify the correct match and save any inmate or booking identifier shown.
Where is Knox County Detention Center located?
The facility is located at 570 KY-225, Barbourville, Kentucky 40906.
What is the Knox County Detention Center phone number?
The current main detention-center number is 606-546-6215.
What should I do if a recently arrested person does not appear online?
Check the spelling and search again. If the arrest was recent, call 606-546-6215 because booking or roster processing may still be underway.
How soon does an inmate see Pretrial Services?
Knox County says an inmate generally meets with Pretrial Services within 24 hours of booking when a judge needs to establish bond.
What is an OR bond?
An own-recognizance bond allows release based on the defendant’s signed promise to return for the scheduled court date without financial security.
What is an unsecured bond?
It has a monetary amount but does not require that amount to be paid before release. The person being released can sign the bond.
What is a partially secured bond?
A judge sets the total bond and the percentage that must be paid before release.
Where are property bonds handled in Knox County?
Knox County Detention Center states that fully secured property bonds are handled through the courthouse.
Does Knox County charge a booking fee?
The jail’s current bond page lists a $30 booking fee each time a person is booked.
Is there a bond filing fee?
Yes. Knox County currently publishes a $25 bond filing fee when a person must post bond for release.
Will all of my bond money automatically be refunded?
No. Knox County warns that refunds depend on the bond, the surety, court orders, case outcome and possible deductions for restitution, fines or costs.
How do I put money on a Knox County inmate account?
Knox County currently accepts cash through the lobby vending kiosk, money orders and deposits through CorrectPay.
What number does Knox County list for CorrectPay?
The current commissary page lists 855-836-3364.
Is there a fee for a lobby cash deposit?
Knox County’s current commissary page lists a $1.50 transaction charge and tells depositors to keep their receipt.
Does all deposited money go directly to commissary?
Not necessarily. Knox County says half of a deposit may be applied to current or past fees or contracts, while the other half is placed in the inmate account.
What can inmate fees include?
The jail currently gives booking, medical and property-damage fees as examples.
When is commissary available?
Knox County currently states that commissary is open to inmates Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
How do I visit a Knox County inmate?
Use the detention center’s Inmate Services page and open its current Visitation Information. Confirm custody and the current schedule before traveling.
How do I send mail to a Knox County inmate?
Use the jail’s current Mail section under Inmate Services and confirm the postal address, inmate identifier and current restrictions before sending correspondence.
Can I drop off property for an inmate?
Knox County lists a separate Property Drop Off service. Check the current rules before bringing clothing or other personal property to the facility.
Where is Knox County Circuit Court?
Kentucky Court of Justice lists the Knox County Courthouse Annex at 401 Court Square, Barbourville, KY 40906.
What is the Knox County Circuit Court phone number?
Kentucky Court of Justice currently lists 606-546-3075 for Circuit Court.
What is the Knox County District Court phone number?
Kentucky Court of Justice currently lists 606-546-3232 for District Court.
How can I find out if an inmate was released or transferred?
Recheck the county inmate information, review the court case and then use Kentucky Offender Online Lookup or VINE if the person may have moved into another custody status.
Can VINE notify me about a custody change?
Yes. Kentucky DOC says VINE can provide qualifying notifications when an offender is released, transferred or experiences another supported custody change.
Does a Knox County jail listing mean the person is guilty?
No. A jail listing reflects custody or booking information. Guilt is determined in court.
Bond, commissary and inmate-service information was checked against Knox County Detention Center. Court and statewide custody information was checked against Kentucky Court of Justice and Kentucky Department of Corrections.
Inmate status, bond, fees, providers and facility procedures can change. Recheck time-sensitive information before traveling or sending money.
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