Knox County Inmates

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Knox County, Kentucky

Knox County Jail Inmate Search, Arrests and Mugshots

The Knox County Jail is a minimum security detention center located in Barbourville, Kentucky. The county jail houses male and female inmates who have been charged with either misdemeanor or felony offenses. All persons arrested in the county are taken to this jail. Inmates are either currently serving their sentences, awaiting trial, or do not have a bond. The current jailer is Mary Hammons.

The jail is located at the following:

570 KY 225
Barbourville, KY 40906

The jail can be contacted at 606-546-6215.

How to Send Mail or Package

Mail can be sent to inmates being held at the county jail. All incoming mail must be addressed with the inmate name and inmate ID number. A return address must be present on the envelope. Corrections officers inspect every letter coming into the county jail for contraband. If contraband is found, it will be either returned to the sender or handed over to the local authorities for an investigation.

Mail can be sent to the following in this format:

Inmate Name – Inmate ID
Knox County Detention Center
P.O. Box 76550
Highland Heights, KY 41076

Money can be added to an inmate’s commissary account using the vending kiosk in the lobby. The kiosk accepts cash or money orders. The county jail takes half of the money deposited on the account to pay for fees or contracts. Friends and family can view the commissary order sheet on the Knox County Jail website.

Visitation Hours

Inmates are allowed to visit with their friends and family while incarcerated. In person and remote visitation options are available. Remote visits cost 20 cents per minute, or they are free if the kiosk in the lobby of the jail is used. Remote visits are available 7 days a week, from 8am to 4pm.

In person visitation hours are as follows:

For females: Sunday and Monday from 12pm to 3pm.
For males: Wednesday and Saturday from 8am to 2pm.

The Knox County Jail has an inmate jail roster. The roster lists all current inmates housed in the jail. Inmates can be searched by their first and last name. The jail roster lists the inmate’s full name, birth date, booking date, arresting agency, bond amount, and charges they were arrested for.

Knox County Sheriff Information

The Knox County Sheriff’s Office is the chief law enforcement agency for the county. The office is located in Barbourville, Kentucky. The office is responsible for serving and protecting the community. The Sheriff and deputies enforce laws and serve the community. The current Sheriff is Mike Smith.

The office is located at the following:

Knox Co Sheriff
234 Court Square
Barbourville, Ky 40906

The office can be contacted at the following:

Phone: (606) 546-3181
Email: [email protected]

Knox County is located in the southeastern region of the state of Kentucky. The county was founded in 1799, with land taken from Lincoln County. It was named after Henry Knox, who was a general in the Revolutionary War. The county covers a total of 388 square miles. According to the 2020 census, the population is roughly 30,000. The largest city and the county seat is Barbourville.

Knox County Crime Statistics
Violent Crime 2016- 16
Murder and Nonnegligent Manslaughter- 0
Property Crime 2016- 142

Knox County Public Records Information

Public records are available through the Knox County Clerk’s Office. Record requests can be submitted in person, my mail, fax, or email. The county provides a record request form that is available for download. Once the form is completed, it can be submitted to the following:

401 Court Square, Suite 102,
Barbourville, KY 40906

Fax: 606-546-3589
Email: [email protected]

Contact the clerk at 606-546-3568 for more information.

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