Knox County Inmate Population Records

Knox County inmate population records are kept by the Knox County Sheriff's Office in Benjamin, a small county in North Texas near the Rolling Plains. The Sheriff's Office processes all local arrests and manages jail bookings for the county. There is no public online jail roster available, so lookups require a direct phone call or a written records request. This page explains how to find someone currently held in Knox County, what state resources cover inmates who have transferred to prison, and how to file a public records request.

Knox County Sheriff's Office Inmate Search

The Knox County Sheriff's Office in Benjamin operates the county jail and holds official custody records for everyone booked in Knox County. Benjamin is the county seat of one of North Texas's smaller counties. The facility is modest in size, matching the county's overall population, but it follows the same rules and standards as any other Texas county jail.

To search the Knox County inmate population, call (940) 459-2041. Give the jail staff the full legal name of the person you are looking for. A date of birth helps confirm identity. Staff can tell you if the person is in custody, what they are charged with, and whether bond has been set. They cannot share protected personal details like home addresses or health information.

The county's website at co.knox.tx.us covers general county contacts and department listings, but it does not include a live jail roster. Calling the Sheriff's Office is the most direct route for current inmate status in Knox County.

Visitation at the Knox County jail is managed by the Sheriff's Office. If you want to visit someone in custody, call first to ask about approved visitor lists, visit days, required ID, and any restrictions tied to the person's charge or housing assignment. Knox County may have specific rules about who can visit and when.

The VINELink notification service is available for Knox County. Anyone can register at no cost to receive automated alerts about an inmate's custody status.

VINELink covers Knox County jail inmates and sends automatic notifications when custody status changes.

How to Find Knox County Inmates

The Knox County Sheriff's Office at (940) 459-2041 is the place to start. Since there is no public online roster, a phone call is the fastest way to get current custody information. Staff will check the booking log and tell you if the person is in custody, what the charges are, and whether a bond has been set.

Have the person's full legal name ready when you call. A date of birth is helpful for common names. If the person is not listed as in custody, staff may be able to tell you if they were released or transferred, though they will not share confidential forwarding information.

New arrests take a few hours to process and enter the booking system. If you know someone was just arrested, try again a few hours later or the following morning if your first call finds no record.

VINELink at 1-866-277-7477 is a good alternative if you prefer automated notifications over repeated phone calls. You register for a specific inmate, and the system contacts you when their status changes. This service covers both the Knox County jail and any TDCJ facility the person may be transferred to.

Knox County Inmate Population and State Resources

Inmates who receive a felony conviction with a sentence longer than two years typically transfer from the Knox County jail to a TDCJ facility. Once that transfer happens, the person is no longer in the county system, and you need state-level resources to track them.

The TDCJ Offender Search is free and open to the public. You can search by name, TDCJ number, or State ID number. The system shows the current facility, conviction details, sentence length, and projected release dates. This is the tool to use when someone is no longer showing up in the Knox County jail records.

For victim notifications, VINELink at 1-866-277-7477 provides free alerts around the clock. The service covers both county jails and TDCJ units, so it stays useful after a prison transfer. You can receive notifications by phone, text, or email.

The Texas Commission on Jail Standards regulates Knox County's jail and publishes inspection records and population data on their website. This is useful for checking compliance and facility standards.

The Texas Attorney General's open government office can step in if Knox County denies a public records request that you believe should be granted under Texas law.

Knox County Public Records Requests

The Texas Public Information Act (Government Code Chapter 552) gives you the right to request records from Knox County government agencies, including the Sheriff's Office. Booking records, arrest logs, and jail population data fall under this law.

Send your request in writing to the Knox County Sheriff's Office in Benjamin. Include your name, what you want, the date range, and any identifying details like names or case numbers. Writing "Public Information Act Request" on your letter helps ensure it is routed correctly and tracked as required by state law.

Agencies have 10 business days to respond. Paper copies cost $0.10 per page. Basic arrest information, such as name, age, charge, and booking date, is public. Protected data like home addresses and medical records can be withheld. If a denial seems improper, the Texas Attorney General's office can review it and issue a ruling.

Cities in Knox County

Benjamin serves as the county seat of Knox County. The county also includes the small city of Knox City and other communities. None of these communities are large enough to warrant a dedicated page on this site.

All Knox County inmate population records are processed through the Sheriff's Office in Benjamin.

Nearby Counties

Knox County is in North Texas and borders several other counties. If you are unsure which county made an arrest, check the pages below for neighboring jurisdictions.