Just Busted Knoxville Searches: Find Official 24-Hour Arrests, Mugshots and Booking Records
If you are looking for recent Knoxville or Knox County arrests, the Knox County Sheriff’s Office provides an official 24 Hour Arrest List. For someone who may still be incarcerated, use the separate Inmate Population search.
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A mugshot or jail booking documents an arrest and custody event. It does not prove guilt and it does not establish the final outcome of the criminal case. Use the Knox County court record when filed charges, hearings or disposition matter.
Which Knoxville Arrest or Booking Record Answers Your Question?
Knoxville mugshot searches often mix together recent arrests, current jail custody, police reports and criminal court records. Those records serve different purposes and may be maintained by different agencies.
Was someone arrested recently?
Use the Knox County Sheriff’s official 24 Hour Arrest List. KCSO describes this list as showing people arrested in Knox County within the past 24 hours.
Open 24 Hour Arrest List →Is the person still incarcerated?
Use the separate KCSO Inmate Population search. The Sheriff’s Office describes this as the list of individuals currently incarcerated in Knox County.
Search Inmate Population →Need a court date or later case status?
The Knox County Criminal Court Clerk maintains records for Criminal Court and General Sessions-Criminal matters and provides a searchable court-date database.
Find a Court Date →Need a Knoxville Police incident report?
Use the Knoxville Police Department Records Unit. A police incident report is different from the Sheriff’s jail booking record.
KPD Police Records →Need a Knox County Sheriff’s report?
KCSO Support Services handles Sheriff’s Office records and reports, including incident-report requests and other records functions.
KCSO Support Services →Was the person transferred into Tennessee corrections?
Use Tennessee Felony Offender Information Lookup when a person is or has been in Tennessee Department of Correction custody.
Tennessee FOIL →How to Find Knoxville and Knox County Arrests From the Last 24 Hours
Unlike many counties that publish only a current jail roster, Knox County has a dedicated official 24-hour arrest page. This makes the “today” or “last 24 hours” search intent directly supportable with a government source.
Open the Knox County Sheriff’s 24 Hour Arrest List
Use the Sheriff’s official arrest page rather than relying first on a commercial mugshot or aggregation website.
Locate the matching person carefully
The list can display names and identifying information. Use more than a name whenever possible because people can share similar names.
Review the booking information shown
Entries may include an image, date of birth, IDN number, document type, booked or served date, charge information, bond information and court events.
Check current custody separately
A recent arrest and current incarceration are not the same question. Use the Inmate Population search if you need to know whether the person is presently incarcerated in Knox County.
Use the court record for what happened next
Charges listed during booking can change. Use the Knox County Criminal Court Clerk’s records and docket information when you need the later court process.
How to Search the Knox County Inmate Population
The Inmate Population search answers a different question from the 24-hour arrest list: who is currently incarcerated in Knox County. The public search provides first-name and last-name fields and also supports browsing by letter.
Search by name
Enter the person’s first and last name when available. Open the matching inmate entry and compare the identifying information before assuming you found the correct person.
Call Inmate Services when the online result is unclear
The Sheriff’s Office directs questions about inmate information to 865-281-6700. Its FAQ also lists that number as an option for finding out whether someone is in custody.
What Knox County Booking Records Can Show
The official KCSO arrest and inmate pages provide more than a name. Depending on the entry, they may show custody identifiers, the document that resulted in custody, charges, bond information and scheduled court events.
| Field | What it can tell you | What it does not prove |
|---|---|---|
| Booking image | May visually identify the person processed in the record | Guilt or conviction |
| Booked/served date | When a listed document was booked or served | The final court result |
| Charge | The charge description associated with that booking document | That the charge remained unchanged or resulted in conviction |
| Bond type and amount | The bond information displayed by the custody system | That the amount cannot later change |
| Court event | A scheduled court date or event when provided | The complete court docket or final disposition |
| IDN number | A useful Knox County inmate identifier | A statewide criminal-history identifier |
A Knoxville Police Report Is Different From a Jail Booking
If Knoxville Police handled the underlying incident, the police report may contain information that does not appear in the Sheriff’s booking page. KPD maintains its own Records Unit and records-request process.
KPD incident reports
KPD says incident reports can be obtained in person at its Public Safety Complex or requested by mail. The Records Unit is currently open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
KPD currently lists report-copy charges of $0.15 per page and accepts cash, check and money order for those report copies.
Other police records
For records other than incident or crash reports, KPD directs users to its NextRequest portal. Report questions can be directed to the Records Unit at 865-215-7231.
Knoxville Police Department Public Safety Complex
1650 Huron StreetKnoxville, TN 37917
Main number: 865-215-7000
Non-emergency: 865-215-4010
How to Request a Knox County Sheriff’s Incident Record
KCSO Support Services handles public records and reports relating to the Sheriff’s Office. The agency provides both in-person and online incident-report options.
Confirm that KCSO owns the record
A Sheriff’s booking page and a Knoxville Police incident report are different records. Use KCSO records for Sheriff’s Office incidents and KPD for Knoxville Police records.
Gather useful identifiers
If known, have the incident-report number, incident date, location, victim or complainant name, reporting officer or other identifying information ready.
Use the online incident-request form when eligible
KCSO’s current online incident form states that Sheriff’s reports are open for public inspection by Tennessee residents and asks the requester to verify Tennessee residency.
Use Support Services for other records questions
The Sheriff’s Support Services page describes Records as the unit overseeing public-record requests, expungement matters, orders of protection and related records functions.
Use Knox County Court Records After the Booking Stage
The Criminal Court Clerk is the record keeper for Knox County Criminal Court, General Sessions-Criminal Court and Fourth Circuit Court. The Clerk’s website provides a searchable database for criminal, traffic and county-ordinance court dates.
Find a court date
The court-date search requires a date range and allows users to search by name or court division. This is useful when the Sheriff’s booking entry shows a court event but you need the current docket information.
Contact the Criminal Court Clerk
Knox County Criminal Court Clerk400 Main Street SW, Suite 149
Knoxville, TN 37902
Phone: 865-215-2375
Hours currently listed: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
| Question | Best source |
|---|---|
| Was someone arrested within the last 24 hours? | KCSO 24 Hour Arrest List |
| Is the person incarcerated now? | KCSO Inmate Population |
| What did Knoxville Police report? | KPD Records Unit |
| What did the Sheriff’s Office report? | KCSO Support Services / Records |
| When is the next criminal court date? | Knox County Criminal Court Clerk docket search |
| Was the person convicted or was the charge dismissed? | Verify through the later court record rather than the booking page |
Use Tennessee FOIL for State Correctional Status
A person who enters Tennessee Department of Correction custody should not be searched only through the Knox County jail system. Tennessee’s Felony Offender Information Lookup covers felony offenders who are or have been in TDOC custody.
Tennessee Felony Offender Information Lookup
The state describes FOIL as a search for felony offenders who are or have been in Tennessee Department of Correction custody. Available information can include current status such as inmate, probation or parole and location information.
Why a county result can disappear
A person may be released from Knox County custody or moved into another correctional status. A missing county inmate result should not be interpreted automatically as proof that the earlier arrest record was incorrect.
Knox County Jail and Detention Facility Locations
The Sheriff’s Office operates multiple correctional facilities. KCSO states that its Corrections Division handles individuals originating from both city and county arrests, and its Intake Center processes people entering the Knox County correctional system.
Roger D. Wilson Detention Facility
5001 Maloneyville RoadKnoxville, TN 37918
Inmate Services: 865-281-6700
Knox County Work Release Center
Maloneyville Road areaKnoxville, TN 37918
Use the Sheriff’s current Corrections or Locations page before visiting because facility procedures can change.
What to Do When You Cannot Find a Knoxville Arrest or Inmate Record
Different Knox County systems answer different questions. A missing record in one database does not automatically mean the arrest or case does not exist.
| Problem | Possible explanation | Next step |
|---|---|---|
| No result on the 24-hour list | The arrest may fall outside the list’s 24-hour window or may not match your search expectation. | Try the current Inmate Population search and then the court or records system. |
| Person was on the arrest list but is not a current inmate | Recent arrest and current incarceration are different statuses. | Check the criminal court docket or call Inmate Services when needed. |
| Need a police narrative | The Sheriff’s booking page is not the police incident report. | Use KPD Records for Knoxville Police incidents or KCSO Records for Sheriff’s incidents. |
| Charge wording changed | Booking-stage charges and later filed court charges can differ. | Use the court record for current filed charges and disposition. |
| No mugshot image appears | Image availability can vary. | Do not assume the record is invalid solely because an image is unavailable. |
| Person may have moved into state custody | County jail and Tennessee Department of Correction are separate systems. | Search Tennessee FOIL. |
| You found an incorrect official record | USA-Mugshots.com does not maintain the government database. | Contact the agency or court responsible for the record. |
A Knoxville Mugshot or Booking Is Not a Conviction
An arrest or booking record shows that a person entered part of the criminal-justice process. It does not prove that the allegation was true, that prosecutors ultimately filed the same charge, or that a court found the person guilty.
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Official Sources Used for This Knoxville Arrest and Booking Guide
Use these official sources to verify current information. Arrest lists, custody status, court events, fees, hours and vendor procedures can change after publication.
- Knox County Sheriff’s Office — official links to 24-hour arrests, inmate population, corrections and records.
- KCSO 24 Hour Arrest List — recent Knox County arrest and booking information.
- KCSO Inmate Population — current incarceration search.
- KCSO Corrections — detention facilities and current inmate/visitation information.
- KCSO Support Services — Sheriff’s Office records and report services.
- Knoxville Police Department Records — incident reports and police-record requests.
- Knox County Criminal Court Clerk — criminal court records and services.
- Knox County Court Date Search — searchable criminal, traffic and county-ordinance dockets.
- Tennessee Felony Offender Information Lookup — Tennessee Department of Correction offender-status search.
Official-source review performed September 29, 2026. Recheck time-sensitive information directly with the responsible authority.
Just Busted Knoxville Mugshots FAQs
Where can I find Knoxville arrests from the last 24 hours?
The Knox County Sheriff’s Office publishes an official 24 Hour Arrest List for individuals arrested in Knox County within the past 24 hours. This is the best official starting point for recent-arrest searches.
Where can I search current Knox County inmates?
Use the Knox County Sheriff’s Office Inmate Population search. KCSO also directs custody questions to Inmate Services at 865-281-6700.
Is “Just Busted” the official Knox County mugshot database?
No government database reviewed for this guide is labeled “Just Busted.” The Knox County Sheriff’s official public services are labeled 24 Hour Arrest and Inmate Population. Third-party arrest or mugshot websites are separate from KCSO.
Does a Knoxville mugshot mean someone was convicted?
No. A mugshot or booking record documents an arrest or custody event. It does not establish guilt. Use the appropriate court record to verify the later case outcome.
How do I find a Knox County criminal court date?
Use the Knox County Criminal Court Clerk’s searchable docket database. It allows searches using a date range and either a person’s name or court division.
How do I get a Knoxville Police incident report?
Use the Knoxville Police Department Records Unit. KPD currently provides in-person and mailed incident-report options and uses its records portal for other types of police-record requests.
What if someone no longer appears in the Knox County jail search?
A person may have been released or transferred, or the information you need may now be better answered by the court record. Check the Knox County criminal docket and Tennessee FOIL when state correctional custody is possible.
Where do I search Tennessee state inmates or felony offenders?
Use Tennessee’s Felony Offender Information Lookup, commonly called FOIL, for felony offenders who are or have been in Tennessee Department of Correction custody.
Use the Knox County Record That Matches Your Question
For arrests within the past 24 hours, start with the Knox County Sheriff’s 24 Hour Arrest List. For current jail custody, use Inmate Population. If you need the incident report, use KPD or KCSO records depending on the arresting agency. For hearings, filed charges or disposition, move to the Knox County Criminal Court Clerk.
USA-Mugshots.com is an independent informational resource and is not affiliated with Knox County, the Knox County Sheriff’s Office, Knoxville Police Department, Tennessee courts or the Tennessee Department of Correction.