Knox County Jail, IN Inmate Search, Visitation Hours

Updated on: February 5, 2024

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Knox County County can be found in the Indiana area. Vincennes – is the county seat. Knox County has a total population of 37508 and was formed in 1790.

Knox County County has a total area of 516 square miles. The zip codes in Knox County County are 47512, 47516, 47524, 47528, 47535, 47557, 47561, 47573, 47578, 47591, 47596, 47597.

Knox County Sheriff’s Office:

The Knox County Sheriff, Doug Vantlin, is the head law enforcement officer in the Knox County county. You can reach him by calling 812-882-7660.

Address: 135 North 8th Street, Vincennes, Indiana, 47591, 47512, 47516, 47524, 47528, 47535, 47557, 47561, 47573, 47578, 47591, 47596, 47597.

Fax: 812-882-5261

Phone: 812-882-7660

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Knox County Jail is located in Knox County County, Indiana state. The specific address of the Knox County Jail is 135 North 8th Street, Vincennes, IN, 47591. The Knox County Jail is a correctional facility that house approximately 3,000 inmates and receive an average annual booking of 57,000. The Knox County Jail is divided into male units and female units. In case of any inquiries, you can dial 812-882-7660, the Knox County Jail information line, or fax at or fax812-882-5261.

Jail History and Structure

In 1982, a criminal justice center was constructed in downtown Vincennes. The justice center houses the Knox County county sheriff, Vincennes police department offices, and the Knox County Jail. The Knox County county sheriff is the general overseer of the Knox County Jail. Originally, the Knox County Jail could house approximately 1977 inmates.

Over the years, the Knox County Jail has undergone numerous modifications and eventually became one of the largest facilities in the Knox County county.

Juvenile Detention Center

It is part and parcel of Knox County Jail but deals with the detention and correction of offensive youths. The Knox County Jail has a 139-bed capacity. Counselling, health assessments, recreation, education, and intervention services are provided to the youth held at the Knox County Jail.

The Knox County Jail comprises three units: the girl’s detention unit, the boy’s detention unit, and the detention control center. During working hours, the staffing ratio is 1 to 8, and during sleeping hours, the ratio is 1 to 13. The youth detained in the Knox County Jail is engaged daily to mitigate any room for idleness. Upon the arrival of any youth at the Knox County Jail, he or she will be informed of the charges and rights.

Jail Medical Facilities

The Knox County Jail has medical facilities to promote the well-being of the inmates. In 2008, a mental health unit was established at the Knox County Jail. This medical unit aims at handling any mental illness among the Knox County Jail inmates. In 2008, a suicide precaution unit was established. This unit was meant to cater to Knox County Jail inmates who attempted suicide at one point. The unit comprises special cells where the Knox County Jail inmates participate in daily group activities, contact their loved ones frequently and attend therapy sessions. There is also a general medical facility at the Knox County Jail where inmates can seek medication when unwell.

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Visitation Rules and Prohibited Items

You need to dress appropriately while visiting the Knox County Jail inmate; hence transparent and tight clothes are prohibited at the Knox County Jail. You will be prohibited from visiting an inmate at the Knox County Jail if you have been arrested within the past year.

Some of the prohibited items at the Knox County Jail include manicure kits, nail clippers, glass bottles, metallic bottle openers, and any other material that may trigger violence within the Knox County Jail.

The Knox County Jail is under tight security 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Whether you are an inmate or a visitor, ensure you adhere to all the Knox County Jail rules to avoid quarrels and disagreements with the Knox County Jail authorities. You can learn more through the Knox County Jail’s prison website.

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

Vincennes, Knox County , IN Overview

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