This is a private reference site, not a government office. It cannot confirm custody, release anyone, post bond, or retrieve an official booking record. Contact the responsible public office directly.
Knox Records and Custody Contacts
Use the detention center for a current Knox County custody question or a narrowly described booking-record request. Use the sheriff for records held by that office. The research did not verify public office hours for either location, so call before visiting.
Knox County Detention Center
570 KY 225Barbourville, KY 40906
Phone: 606-546-6215
Fax: 606-546-6216
Hours: Confirm by phone
Knox County Sheriff’s Office
234 Court SquareBarbourville, KY 40906
Phone: 606-546-3181
Email: msmith@knoxcosheriff.org
Hours: Confirm with the office
Choose the source that matches the question:
- For a booking photo, roster entry, recent-arrest window, or request wording, use the Knox County records hub.
- For a possible warrant, use official contacts and safety steps on Most Wanted.
- For release alerts, use VINELink through the official detention path. VINE is not a photo archive.
- For a case outcome, contact the Knox Circuit Clerk at 606-546-3075 or District Court at 606-546-3232.
- For state custody or supervision, use Kentucky Online Offender Lookup.
- For federal or immigration custody, use the separate BOP or ICE locator. Neither replaces the Knox jail roster.