Knox County Released Inmates Lookup

Knox County released inmates records are kept by the sheriff's office in Galesburg, Illinois. The Knox County Jail at 150 S Kellogg Street houses people who have been arrested in the county. Unlike many smaller counties in the state, Knox County does offer an online inmate roster through the sheriff's website. You can check who is currently held at the jail or has recently been released. For older records and more detailed lookups, you can call the administrative office at 309-345-3733 or file a FOIA request through the county's online portal.

Knox County Inmate Roster

The Knox County Sheriff's Office has an online inmate roster that shows who is currently in the jail. This is a good starting point if you want to check on someone's status. The roster lists names, charges, and booking info. If a person has already been released from the Knox County Jail, they may not appear on the current roster. For those cases, you can call the jail or submit a records request.

The sheriff's office also has a mobile app. You can scan a QR code on their website to download it. The app gives you access to the inmate roster along with other useful tools like press releases, sex offender registry info, and the ability to submit crime tips. This makes it easier to look up Knox County released inmates right from your phone.

The Knox County Sheriff's website is the main hub for all of this. It has links to the jail page, the inmate roster, and contact information for the office.

Knox County Sheriff's Office

The Knox County Sheriff's Office is based in Galesburg. The jail is at 150 S Kellogg Street, Galesburg, IL 61401. The administrative office number is 309-345-3733. You can get info about released inmates in person, by mail, or by phone. The office handles law enforcement for the whole county and runs the jail where all local arrests are processed.

The sheriff's office has its own website at knoxcountysheriffil.com. There is also a page on the county government site at knoxcountyil.gov. Both have contact info and links to the jail and records sections. If you need to call the jail directly, use 309-345-3733 and ask for the corrections division.

You can see the IDOC search tool in the screenshot below from the Illinois Department of Corrections website.

Use this state database if someone from Knox County was sent to an Illinois state prison.

FOIA Requests for Knox County

Illinois law at 5 ILCS 140 gives you the right to request public records from the Knox County Sheriff's Office. This includes booking logs, arrest reports, and records about released inmates. You can submit a FOIA request the traditional way by mailing a letter to the sheriff's office. But Knox County also has an online FOIA portal through JustFOIA. This makes the process faster and lets you track your request online.

The county government has a dedicated FOIA page as well. Keep in mind that the sheriff's office handles its own FOIA requests separately from the county government's general FOIA process. So if you want jail or inmate records, send your request directly to the sheriff's office or use their portal.

The first 50 pages are free. After that, you pay the actual cost of copies. The county must respond within five business days. Extensions of up to five more days are allowed for complex requests.

Note: The sheriff's office handles FOIA separately from the county, so direct your inmate records requests to them.

State Databases for Knox County

If someone convicted in Knox County was sent to state prison, the Illinois Department of Corrections takes over their records. The IDOC Offender Search is a free tool that covers all state inmates, parolees, and released individuals. Search by last name, IDOC number, or date of birth. This is the best option for finding people who served time in a state facility after a Knox County conviction.

The Illinois VINELink system tracks offender custody status across county and state systems. You can register for free alerts that notify you when an inmate is moved or released. Call 1-866-277-7477 if you need help. The Unified Code of Corrections at 730 ILCS 5 lays out the rules for sentencing and release conditions for all state inmates.

The ISP name-based background check is a paid service that pulls criminal history records from across Illinois. It covers more than just Knox County. Results can include arrests, convictions, and corrections data. The Illinois Sheriffs' Association is a useful directory for contacting sheriff's offices in other counties if your search extends beyond Knox County.

• Check the online inmate roster at the sheriff's website
• Call 309-345-3733 for direct jail inquiries
• Use the JustFOIA portal for records requests
• Search IDOC for state prison records
• Register on VINELink for custody status alerts
• Download the sheriff's mobile app for on-the-go access

Nearby Counties

Knox County is in west-central Illinois. These neighboring counties each run their own jail and keep their own inmate records.