Knox County Booking Releases
Knox County booking releases are public records handled by the Knox County Sheriff's Office in Benjamin, Texas. You can search for current inmates online, call the jail directly, or submit a written request to get booking and arrest records from the Knox County Jail at 104 S Stewart Street.
Knox County Overview
Search Knox County Booking Releases Online
The Knox County Jail at 104 S Stewart Street in Benjamin houses people arrested in the county for misdemeanors and felonies. You can search for current inmates through third-party portals that pull from the jail's data. The inmate search at govbackgroundchecks.com provides access to Knox County booking records by inmate name or booking number.
Sample booking records from Knox County include charges like theft of property in the $10,000-$60,000 range with bonds around $15,000, methamphetamine manufacturing and delivery with bonds around $30,000, simple marijuana possession with bonds around $500, and drug paraphernalia offenses. These examples reflect the types of charges that move through the Knox County system.
You can also check the jctxsheriff.org Knox County page for the jail roster, visitation hours, and phone number. Available records include court and arrest records, mugshots, judicial reports, projected release dates, bookings, and the full inmate roster.
For the most up-to-date information, call the Knox County Jail directly at (940) 459-2041. That line can confirm whether someone is currently in custody and provide basic booking details.
Knox County Sheriff's Office Contact Information
The Knox County Sheriff's Office and jail are at 104 S Stewart Street in Benjamin. The Sheriff's Office is the primary agency for booking records and arrest documentation in the county. Submit written public records requests to that address or call during business hours.
| Office | Knox County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| Address | 104 S Stewart Street, Benjamin, TX 79505 |
| Phone | (940) 459-2041 |
For basic inmate status checks, call the number above. For full booking records or arrest reports, submit a written request. The Texas Public Information Act requires a response within 10 business days. You do not need to give a reason for your request.
Note: For court records and case filings tied to Knox County arrests, contact the Knox County Clerk at the courthouse in Benjamin. Jail booking records and court case records are separate documents maintained by different offices.
What Knox County Booking Records Contain
When someone is arrested and booked into the Knox County Jail, a booking record is created. That record is public under the Texas Public Information Act. Knox County booking releases typically include the person's full name, date of birth, physical description, charges, bond amount, arresting agency, and intake date and time. Release details are added once the person leaves custody.
Booking records may also include mugshots, aliases, previous arrest history in the county, booking number, and disposition if the case has been resolved. Bond information shows the type and amount of bond set per charge. Arresting agencies in Knox County include the Sheriff's Office and local city police departments.
Some records are not public. Juvenile records, active investigation materials, sealed court orders, and victim information are all exempt from disclosure. A booking record shows an arrest, not a conviction. Many people booked in Knox County are later released on bond, have charges dropped, or are found not guilty at trial.
State Resources for Knox County Inmate Searches
For inmates transferred to a Texas state prison, use the TDCJ Offender Search. For state criminal history records, contact the Texas DPS Crime Records Division. A name search costs $10; a fingerprint search runs $15 plus a $10 FAST fee.
Court records can be searched through reSearchTX. The Texas Commission on Jail Standards maintains inspection and population reports for county jails statewide, including Knox County.
Texas Public Information Act and Booking Records
Arrest and booking records in Texas are public under Texas Government Code Chapter 552. Any person can request records from the Knox County Sheriff's Office without giving a reason. The office has 10 business days to respond. Basic status checks can be done by phone at no charge.
Knox County Booking Records
The Texas Department of Criminal Justice Main Portal is one of the key resources for Knox County booking release records and inmate information.
This screenshot shows the official Texas Department of Criminal Justice Main Portal portal for searching Knox County booking releases and current inmates.
The Texas Commission on Jail Standards is one of the key resources for Knox County booking release records and inmate information.
This screenshot shows the official Texas Commission on Jail Standards portal for searching Knox County booking releases and current inmates.
Nearby Counties
Knox County is in Northwest Texas. Neighboring counties each have their own sheriff and booking records system.