Knox County Criminal Records
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Use the official court, custody, police-record, and statewide paths for Knox County, Tennessee; jurisdiction limits are explained.
Searches are compiled from court, county, and statewide public-record sources.
Knox County public records: common questions
Where to search Knox County records
Knox County, Tennessee court, custody, police, and statewide records are kept in separate systems. Start court research with Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts county court profile. Check current custody through Official Knox County Sheriff's Office correctional facilities and inmate services.
- Court casesTennessee Administrative Office of the Courts county court profile
- Current custodyOfficial Knox County Sheriff's Office correctional facilities and inmate services
- Statewide recordsUse the Tennessee 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.
- Knox County is Tennessee Judicial District 6 and has Circuit, Criminal, and Chancery Courts.
- Criminal Court, General Sessions Criminal, and Fourth Circuit Court offices are located in the Knoxville City-County Building at 400 Main Street.
- Knox County Criminal Court has three divisions, identified on the clerk's official site as Divisions I, II, and III.
- General Sessions Criminal assigns separate courtrooms for misdemeanor cases, DUI cases, felony cases, and traffic or bonded arraignments.
- The Sheriff's Corrections Division operates the Knox County Jail, Roger D. Wilson Detention Facility, and Knox County Work Release Center.
- The Roger D. Wilson Detention Facility is at 5001 Maloneyville Road, Knoxville.
- The Criminal Court Clerk maintains records for Criminal Court, General Sessions Criminal, and Fourth Circuit Court.
| Record type | Agency or source | Scope | Action | Last checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Court cases | Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts county court profile | County or local | Open source | |
| Jail and custody | Official Knox County Sheriff's Office correctional facilities and inmate services | County or local | Open source | |
| Police and incident records | Official Sheriff's Office facility locations | County or local | Open source | |
| Court cases | Official Knox County Criminal Court local rules | County or local | Open source | |
| Court cases | Knox County official source (criminalcourt.knoxcounty.org) | County or local | Open source | |
| Court cases | Knox County official source (criminalcourt.knoxcounty.org) | County or local | Open source |
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Records for Knox County are held by more than one agency. This guide maps the local systems that answer different questions, from court filings and municipal cases to custody, police, and statewide records. Knox County has 511,453 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
- 47-093
- Population
- 511,453 residents (2025 estimate)
- Local detail
- Knox County is Tennessee Judicial District 6 and has Circuit, Criminal, and Chancery Courts.
- Local detail
- Criminal Court, General Sessions Criminal, and Fourth Circuit Court offices are located in the Knoxville City-County Building at 400 Main Street.
- Local detail
- Knox County Criminal Court has three divisions, identified on the clerk's official site as Divisions I, II, and III.
- Local detail
- General Sessions Criminal assigns separate courtrooms for misdemeanor cases, DUI cases, felony cases, and traffic or bonded arraignments.
- Local detail
- The Sheriff's Corrections Division operates the Knox County Jail, Roger D. Wilson Detention Facility, and Knox County Work Release Center.
- Local detail
- The Roger D. Wilson Detention Facility is at 5001 Maloneyville Road, Knoxville.
What is specific about this local guide
- Local detail: Knox County is Tennessee Judicial District 6 and has Circuit, Criminal, and Chancery Courts.
- Local detail: Criminal Court, General Sessions Criminal, and Fourth Circuit Court offices are located in the Knoxville City-County Building at 400 Main Street.
- Local detail: Knox County Criminal Court has three divisions, identified on the clerk's official site as Divisions I, II, and III.
Where is Knox County Criminal Court located?
For Knox County, start with Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts county court profile and Official Knox County Criminal Court local rules, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Where is Knox County Criminal Court located depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The primary knoxcounty.org domain was inaccessible to the research tool because of robots.txt restrictions. Official Criminal Court Clerk and Sheriff's Office subdomains were accessible.
Which General Sessions courtroom handles a misdemeanor, DUI, felony, or bond arraignment?
For Knox County, start with Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts county court profile and Official Knox County Criminal Court local rules, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Which General Sessions courtroom handles a misdemeanor, DUI, felony, or bond arraignment depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The primary knoxcounty.org domain was inaccessible to the research tool because of robots.txt restrictions. Official Criminal Court Clerk and Sheriff's Office subdomains were accessible.
How do I find a Knox County court date?
For Knox County, start with Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts county court profile and Official Knox County Criminal Court local rules, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I find a Knox County court date depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The primary knoxcounty.org domain was inaccessible to the research tool because of robots.txt restrictions. Official Criminal Court Clerk and Sheriff's Office subdomains were accessible.
How do I contact the Knox County Criminal Court Clerk?
For Knox County, start with Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts county court profile and Official Knox County Criminal Court local rules, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I contact the Knox County Criminal Court Clerk depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The primary knoxcounty.org domain was inaccessible to the research tool because of robots.txt restrictions. Official Criminal Court Clerk and Sheriff's Office subdomains were accessible.
How do I check whether someone is incarcerated in Knox County?
For Knox County, start with Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts county court profile and Official Knox County Criminal Court local rules, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I check whether someone is incarcerated in Knox County depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The primary knoxcounty.org domain was inaccessible to the research tool because of robots.txt restrictions. Official Criminal Court Clerk and Sheriff's Office subdomains were accessible.
Where is the Roger D. Wilson Detention Facility?
For Knox County, start with Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts county court profile and Official Knox County Criminal Court local rules, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Where is the Roger D. Wilson Detention Facility depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The primary knoxcounty.org domain was inaccessible to the research tool because of robots.txt restrictions. Official Criminal Court Clerk and Sheriff's Office subdomains were accessible.
How can bond be posted in Knox County?
For Knox County, start with Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts county court profile and Official Knox County Criminal Court local rules, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How can bond be posted in Knox County depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The primary knoxcounty.org domain was inaccessible to the research tool because of robots.txt restrictions. Official Criminal Court Clerk and Sheriff's Office subdomains were accessible.
What are the Knox County Criminal Court divisions and specialized courts?
For Knox County, start with Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts county court profile and Official Knox County Criminal Court local rules, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. What are the Knox County Criminal Court divisions and specialized courts depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The primary knoxcounty.org domain was inaccessible to the research tool because of robots.txt restrictions. Official Criminal Court Clerk and Sheriff's Office subdomains were accessible.
Knox County criminal and court records
Start with Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts county court profile for the official Knox County court path. Judicial: The 6th Judicial District consists of Knox County. Knox County General Sessions is a county-level court of limited jurisdiction; Tennessee AOC states that criminal jurisdiction generally includes felony preliminary hearings and qualifying misdemeanor trials. Local: The official Criminal Court Clerk site identifies Criminal Court, General Sessions Criminal, and Fourth Circuit Court as Knox County courts. Specific assignment depends on charge, case type, and court rules.
Municipal courts and nearby local records
Municipal and local court coverage is separate from the county trial-court path. Confirm the filing locality before relying on a case search.
Knox County jail and custody information
For current custody information, start with Official Knox County Sheriff's Office correctional facilities and inmate services. The primary knoxcounty.org domain was inaccessible to the research tool because of robots.txt restrictions. Official Criminal Court Clerk and Sheriff's Office subdomains were accessible.
Police and incident records
For police or incident records, use Official Sheriff's Office facility locations. The Tennessee AOC courthouse directory warns that information should be verified for accuracy, completeness, and timeliness.
Tennessee statewide record sources
Statewide Tennessee 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.
Cities and local search areas
The relevant local courts and agencies may serve different incorporated municipalities, so confirm the filing locality before relying on a record.
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Official Knox County and Tennessee record sources
For an official starting point, use Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts county court profile. Confirm current access rules, fees, contacts, and jurisdiction with the responsible agency.
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