Conduct Your Inquiry on Knox County Arrests

This article will direct you to the best sources that give information on Knox County arrests. You will also be shown how to trace warrants and criminal records in the county.

First step: tracing Knox County arrest records

The sheriff website contains an inmate roster where you can view recent bookings. If you are looking for older arrest records that will provide information on a person's incarceration history, we recommend doing one of the three: 1) Try to contact the county's two jail facilities at 865-215-2476 and 865-281-6700 and ask about past detainees. 2) Engage in a broader search by using the online Tennessee offender search provided by the state's Department of Corrections. Results consist of data derived from all of TN correctional centers. 3) usarrestsearch.org provides you with a criminal record check tool that reveals a person's prior arrests and criminal history all over the state. The data is accurate and constantly updated. All searches are anonymous and secure. We make sure prices are fair and affordable.

Second Step: carrying out a warrant search

You will not be able to find a computerized inquiry tool that reveals Knox County warrants. Therefore, we suggest that you physically go to the sheriff's Warrant Division and garner information on the county's wanted people. Their location is 400 Main Street Suite L165, Knoxville, TN 37902. Their telephone number is 865-215-2442.

Third Step: conducting a criminal records search

The sheriff office provides background check reports for 15 dollars. But these reports can relate only to you and not to a third person. If you want to find out whether someone you know has ever been found guilty of a crime, you will be required to obtain Knox County court records. That can be done by accessing the docket search operated by the Criminal and the General Sessions Courts. It shows traffic, DUI, misdemeanor and felony records. You have another option. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation performs criminal history checks for a fee of 29 dollars. You need to send them a formal request by mail or use their computerized system.

Fourth Step: Conducting a sex offender search

To inquire whether a former sex offender resides in your neighborhood or anywhere else in the county (e.g. near your children's school), you are advised to make use of the state's registry. Searches can be based on offender's name or address.