Inmate Search 🔍 | Knox County Jail & Detention Facility

Knox County Jail & Detention Facility is a minimum security jail which falls under jurisdiction of Knox, IL. The jail is maintained and operated by sheriffs in Knox County. Offenders from the Police and City jails are transferred to the jail after the paper work is done. They usually stay in the jail, until they are sentenced, acquitted or released on bail. It houses inmates on temporary hold, typically serving less than a year jail term. Most of the inmates in Knox County Jail & Detention Facility are convicted for misdemeanor offenses like driving under the influence, fighting/assault, theft etc. It provides basic amenities to the inmates like bathroom facility, 3 meals daily, education program and TV facility. It also provides work release program and other specialized services to the inmates.

Location

152 South Kellogg Street
Galesburg, Illinois 61401

County

Knox County

Phone Number

309-345-3733

Contact Email

[email protected]

Facility Type

County Jail

Inmate Capacity

512

Website

www.knoxcountysheriffil.com

Fax Number

309-345-3724

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q. How do I find out if someone is currently detained at Knox County Jail & Detention Facility?

Knox County Jail & Detention Facility maintains an online inmate list where one can find the list of detainees. The list is updated usually fairly frequently. To check the inmate roster please visit Knox County Jail & Detention Facility Sheriff Department website. If that doesn't work, another good way to find someone is to call the Galesburg police department at 309-345-3733 and find out about the inmate directly.

Q. What if you are not able to find the inmate in Knox County Jail & Detention Facility?

It means the inmate is transferred to nearby county jail or state prison facility or is released from jail. Check Illinois inmate search page for more details on how to search for an inmate in Illinois.

Q. What are the visitation rules of Knox County Jail & Detention Facility?

Any individual with valid government ID and who isn’t on felony probation is allowed to visit an inmate. Children below 18 years, must be accompanied by a legal guardian.
For more information one can call 309-345-3733.

Knox County Jail & Detention Facility Visitation Hours

Sunday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.	5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Monday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Thursday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Friday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.	5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Saturday	9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.	5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.