Knox County 24 Hour Booking
Knox County 24 hour booking records are managed by the Knox County Sheriff's Office at 152 South Kellogg Street in Galesburg, Illinois. The county has a population of about 49,046 and sits in west-central Illinois. The Knox County Law Enforcement Center, built in 2002, houses the jail where all bookings take place. You can find current inmates through the sheriff's mobile app, which includes the full jail roster. Bond is accepted at the Knox County Jail 24 hours a day, seven days a week. To check on a recent booking, call the administrative office at (309) 345-3733 or request information in person or by mail.
Knox County Booking Quick Facts
Knox County Sheriff Booking Records
The Knox County Sheriff's Office processes all booking records for the county jail system in Galesburg. The Knox County Law Enforcement Center at 152 South Kellogg Street handles intake and booking around the clock. When someone is arrested in Knox County, the booking record captures their name, date of birth, charges, arresting officer, and bond information. Information can be obtained in person, by mail, or by telephone. The administrative office phone number is (309) 345-3733, and mail requests go to 152 S. Kellogg St., Galesburg, IL 61401.
The Knox County Sheriff's Office page on the county government website provides department information and contact details.
The county website links to all departments and public records resources.
| Administrative Office | 152 S. Kellogg St., Galesburg, IL 61401 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (309) 345-3733 |
| Fax | (309) 345-3501 |
| PREA Hotline | (309) 345-6791 |
| Circuit Clerk | Mary Ostrander - (309) 345-6719 |
Search Knox County Booking Data
The Knox County Sheriff's Office has a mobile app that includes the inmate roster and other important information. The app is available for smartphones and can be accessed by scanning a QR code on the sheriff's website. This is the fastest way to check who is currently booked at the Knox County Jail. The roster updates as people are booked in and released.
The Knox County inmate roster page on the sheriff's website directs you to the mobile app for current booking data.
Download the app for the most current jail roster and booking information.
Under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140), Knox County booking records are public. Section 2.15 requires law enforcement to release arrest data within 72 hours. This includes name, age, charges, arrest time, and custody status. File a written FOIA request for records not available through the app. The first 50 pages are free, and extra pages cost 15 cents each.
Note: Jail staff will not discuss inmate housing, medical treatment, disciplinary status, or court dispositions with anyone, including family members.
Knox County Jail Bond and Booking
Bond is accepted at the Knox County Jail 24 hours per day, seven days per week. A $57 jail processing fee applies to all bonds. The jail accepts cash, money orders, cashier's checks, and credit or debit cards. Personal checks are not accepted. Bond can also be posted online through the Court Money Website. Once bond is paid, release processing may take several hours.
Communication with people booked in Knox County is available through Inmate Canteen. You need to make an account and upload a photo of your driver's license plus one other photo for verification. Phone calls, video visitation, and email all go through this system. Money for commissary accounts can be added at a kiosk in the jail lobby or online through Inmate Canteen. The Knox County Jail does not accept money for inmate accounts directly or through the mail.
Items cannot be dropped off for an inmate except for prescription eyeglasses and prescription medication. Paperback books may be sent from Amazon only. Books from other retailers, magazines, and newspapers are not allowed. Letters and postcards must include the sender's full name and return address.
Knox County Booking Record Laws
The Criminal Identification Act (20 ILCS 2630) requires all felony and Class A and B misdemeanor arrests in Knox County to be reported to the Illinois State Police. This data goes into the statewide criminal history database. The Uniform Conviction Information Act (20 ILCS 2635) limits what the public can access at the state level, but local booking records from the Knox County Sheriff fall under FOIA rules.
Circuit Clerk Mary Ostrander handles court records at 200 South Cherry Street in Galesburg. Call (309) 345-6719 for court filings related to a booking. For your own criminal history, the ISP Bureau of Identification offers a free record review process. The Illinois Department of Corrections search covers inmates transferred from Knox County to state prison.
Nearby Counties
Knox County borders several counties in west-central Illinois. Verify the arresting agency on any booking record to find out which county jail handled the intake.