About Knox County Jail

Knox County Jail inmate lookup: Last Name, Booking Number, Marriage and Divorce Records, Mugshots, Disposition, Court, Age, Degree, Booking Date, Commitment Date, Arrests, Bookings, State of Charge, Who's in jail, Release Date, Race, Booking Number, Cell Location, Bond, Inmate Roster, Amount, Arrest Date, Bond Amount, Fine/Crt Costs, Sex.

Mt. Vernon, Ohio is home to the Knox County Jail. The Knox County Jail has been around for as long as anyone can truly remember.

The facility is not like any other facility. The facility is operating at a level that will surpass not only the county and state’s expectations, but also the national level expectations as well.

The Knox County Jail will typically house those who are serving short sentences.

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Knox County Sheriffs Office

Address

11540 Upper Gilchrist Road, Mount Vernon, Ohio, 43050

Phone

740-397-3333

Fax

740-397-5277

Inmate Search

The Knox County Jail has an inmate database. This database will only strictly show those inmates who are in the custody of Knox County Jail.

If you are looking for an inmate who was released or transferred to another facility, it will be your duty to get in contact with the personnel over here at Knox County Jail.

Please keep in mind that this database will update every 15 minutes. If you do not believe this is the most accurate information, you can wait until it is re-updated, or you can call. Whichever one you feel more comfortable doing.

Sending a Mail/Care Package

One way to keep communication open is to write letters. Inmates do not have a limit on how many letters they can send. Inmates can send and receive letters everyday if they have the funds and tools too.

All letters will be searched thoroughly prior to being sent out or given to the inmate it is addressed to.

Please note sending letters may take a few days longer than normal due to this added step in the facility.

Sending Money

If you are trying to send funds to an inmate in the Knox County Jail, you will be happy to know that you can do so from your tablet, computer, or phone.

All you need to do is log on to jailATM.com. This is the website where you can fund an inmate’s account within a few short minutes.

You will need to ask the inmate for their information regarding sending money, but once you have it this will be an easily and painless process.

Phone calls

Phone calls will be by collect calls. This means you as the receiver will be the person who will need to pay these fees.

Visitation

Visitation here in Knox County Jail are done by video visit. This will allow inmates and family to visit without the need to come down to the facility. This is the safest option for everyone involved.

Please make sure that you call the Knox County Jail to see what you need to do before you can visit with the inmate.

Visiting Hours

Monday — 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Tuesday — 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Wednesday — 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Thursday — 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Friday — 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Saturday — 7:30 Am to 2:30 PM
Sunday — 7:30 Am to 2:30 PM

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