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Where to search Knox County records

Knox County, Illinois court, custody, police, and statewide records are kept in separate systems. Start court research with Knox County Circuit Court, Ninth Judicial Circuit and court services. Check current custody through Knox County official source (knoxcountysheriffil.com).

Court casesKnox County Circuit Court, Ninth Judicial Circuit and court services
Current custodyKnox County official source (knoxcountysheriffil.com)
Statewide recordsUse the Illinois state-level source described below when available.
Federal recordsFederal court and custody records are outside county systems and require a separate federal search.

Verified local details

These details were drawn from the official sources linked in this guide. Reconfirm addresses, contacts, schedules, fees, and other time-sensitive details with the responsible agency.

The Knox County Sheriff's Office is located at 152 South Kellogg Street, Galesburg, and lists 309-345-3733 for administration and 309-343-9151 for non-emergency calls.
The Sheriff's Office states that it maintains the County Jail, Correctional Division, Patrol Division and Investigation Division.
The Sheriff's Office also states that it maintains and operates the Knox County Courthouse and Knox County Law Enforcement Center.
The Knox County Circuit Court is in Illinois District 4 and the Ninth Judicial Circuit at 200 South Cherry Street, Galesburg, with listed hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The official Sheriff's Office website provides links for an inmate roster, jail information and investigations.

Knox County official record-source actions
Record type	Agency or source	Scope	Action	Last checked
Court cases	Knox County Circuit Court, Ninth Judicial Circuit and court services	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026
Jail and custody	Knox County official source (knoxcountysheriffil.com)	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026
Police and incident records	County Clerk, Circuit Clerk, Sheriff and State's Attorney contacts	County or local	Open source	Not yet published
Jail and custody	County Sheriff, jail, courthouse operations and FOIA contact	County or local	Open source	Not yet published
Court cases	Knox County official source (illinoiscourts.gov)	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026

How this guide is maintained: This matrix only republishes government and agency destinations supported by the researched guide or its reviewed county source registry. Page updated August 10, 2026. Agency sites and coverage can change, so confirm current rules with the source. Read our county source-review and correction policy.

A useful Knox County records search depends on matching the record to the right custodian. Use the questions below for a fast orientation, then follow the linked court, jail, police, and statewide sources for the authoritative record. Knox County has 47,767 residents (2025 estimate). The source map below identifies the relevant local courts and agencies. Offices and online systems change, so confirm details with the agency before relying on a record.

Quick facts

County-equivalent identity: 17-095
Population: 47,767 residents (2025 estimate)
Local detail: The Knox County Sheriff's Office is located at 152 South Kellogg Street, Galesburg, and lists 309-345-3733 for administration and 309-343-9151 for non-emergency calls.
Local detail: The Sheriff's Office states that it maintains the County Jail, Correctional Division, Patrol Division and Investigation Division.
Local detail: The Sheriff's Office also states that it maintains and operates the Knox County Courthouse and Knox County Law Enforcement Center.
Local detail: The Knox County Circuit Court is in Illinois District 4 and the Ninth Judicial Circuit at 200 South Cherry Street, Galesburg, with listed hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Local detail: The official Sheriff's Office website provides links for an inmate roster, jail information and investigations.

What is specific about this local guide

Local detail: The Knox County Sheriff's Office is located at 152 South Kellogg Street, Galesburg, and lists 309-345-3733 for administration and 309-343-9151 for non-emergency calls.
Local detail: The Sheriff's Office states that it maintains the County Jail, Correctional Division, Patrol Division and Investigation Division.
Local detail: The Sheriff's Office also states that it maintains and operates the Knox County Courthouse and Knox County Law Enforcement Center.

How do I search a Knox County Circuit Court felony, probate, juvenile, small-claims or traffic case?

For Knox County, start with County Sheriff, jail, courthouse operations and FOIA contact and Knox County Circuit Court, Ninth Judicial Circuit and court services, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I search a Knox County Circuit Court felony, probate, juvenile, small-claims or traffic case depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The Illinois Courts directory provides court location, contacts and services but is not a complete individual case-history search.

Which court handles a Knox County criminal, civil or traffic matter?

For Knox County, start with County Sheriff, jail, courthouse operations and FOIA contact and Knox County Circuit Court, Ninth Judicial Circuit and court services, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Which court handles a Knox County criminal, civil or traffic matter depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The Illinois Courts directory provides court location, contacts and services but is not a complete individual case-history search.

How can I check the Knox County Jail inmate roster, bond or release status?

For Knox County, start with County Sheriff, jail, courthouse operations and FOIA contact and Knox County Circuit Court, Ninth Judicial Circuit and court services, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How can I check the Knox County Jail inmate roster, bond or release status depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The Illinois Courts directory provides court location, contacts and services but is not a complete individual case-history search.

How do I request a Knox County Sheriff's incident or law-enforcement record under FOIA?

For Knox County, start with County Sheriff, jail, courthouse operations and FOIA contact and Knox County Circuit Court, Ninth Judicial Circuit and court services, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I request a Knox County Sheriff's incident or law-enforcement record under FOIA depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The Illinois Courts directory provides court location, contacts and services but is not a complete individual case-history search.

Where can I find Knox County Circuit Clerk, County Clerk and State's Attorney contacts?

For Knox County, start with County Sheriff, jail, courthouse operations and FOIA contact and Knox County Circuit Court, Ninth Judicial Circuit and court services, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Where can I find Knox County Circuit Clerk, County Clerk and State's Attorney contacts depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The Illinois Courts directory provides court location, contacts and services but is not a complete individual case-history search.

Which agency has jurisdiction in Galesburg or another Knox County municipality?

For Knox County, start with County Sheriff, jail, courthouse operations and FOIA contact and Knox County Circuit Court, Ninth Judicial Circuit and court services, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Which agency has jurisdiction in Galesburg or another Knox County municipality depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The Illinois Courts directory provides court location, contacts and services but is not a complete individual case-history search.

How do Knox County courthouse security and Sheriff's Office courthouse operations work?

For Knox County, start with County Sheriff, jail, courthouse operations and FOIA contact and Knox County Circuit Court, Ninth Judicial Circuit and court services, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do Knox County courthouse security and Sheriff's Office courthouse operations work depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The Illinois Courts directory provides court location, contacts and services but is not a complete individual case-history search.

How can I access Knox County public records, vital records or election records?

For Knox County, start with County Sheriff, jail, courthouse operations and FOIA contact and Knox County Circuit Court, Ninth Judicial Circuit and court services, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How can I access Knox County public records, vital records or election records depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The Illinois Courts directory provides court location, contacts and services but is not a complete individual case-history search.

Municipal courts and other local systems

Municipal and local court coverage is separate from the county trial-court path. Custody: The Knox County Sheriff's Office maintains the County Jail and publishes an official inmate-roster link. Confirm current booking, housing, bond and release status directly with the Sheriff's Office or jail. Municipal: Municipal police departments and municipal courts may separately enforce city or village ordinances and handle locally assigned matters. Confirm the applicable municipality for incidents within incorporated boundaries.

Local cities and separate court systems

The relevant local courts and agencies may serve different incorporated municipalities, so confirm the filing locality before relying on a record.

Knox County court and felony records

Start with Knox County Circuit Court, Ninth Judicial Circuit and court services for the official Knox County court path. County: Knox County government and the County Sheriff's Office provide county-level administration, jail services, courthouse operations and law-enforcement functions identified by official county sources. Municipal police agencies may have separate authority within incorporated communities. Court: Knox County Circuit Court is part of Illinois District 4 and the Ninth Judicial Circuit. The Circuit Clerk's office handles local felony, probate, juvenile, small-claims and traffic contacts listed by the county directory.

Police records and public-record requests

For police or incident records, use County Clerk, Circuit Clerk, Sheriff and State's Attorney contacts. The Sheriff's inmate-roster link may not update instantly and should be verified directly for urgent custody questions.

Knox County custody and jail information

For current custody information, start with County Sheriff, jail, courthouse operations and FOIA contact. The Illinois Courts directory provides court location, contacts and services but is not a complete individual case-history search.

Illinois state-level record sources

Statewide Illinois sources are separate from Knox County local records. Do not treat a statewide search as a complete county docket, jail roster, or police-record database.

Nearby county coverage in Illinois

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Official Knox County and Illinois record sources

For an official starting point, use Knox County Circuit Court, Ninth Judicial Circuit and court services. Confirm current access rules, fees, contacts, and jurisdiction with the responsible agency.

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Prefer an official source? For an official starting point, use Knox County Circuit Court, Ninth Judicial Circuit and court services. Confirm current access rules, fees, contacts, and jurisdiction with the responsible agency.

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