Knox County IL Detention Center

County Jail

Last Updated: April 08, 2024
Address
152 S Kellogg St, Galesburg, IL 61401
Beds
512
County
Knox
Phone
309-345-3737
Fax
309-345-3724
Email
jglossip@ci.galesburg.il.us

Knox Co Jail is for County Jail offenders sentenced up to twenty four months.

All prisons and jails have Security or Custody levels depending on the inmate’s classification, sentence, and criminal history. Please review the rules and regulations for County - medium facility.

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If you are unsure of your inmate's location, you can search and locate your inmate by typing in their last name, first name or first initial, and/or the offender ID number to get their accurate information immediately Registered Offenders

Satellite View of Knox County IL Detention Center

You can support your loved ones at Knox Co Jail on InmateAid, if you have any immediate questions contact the facility directly at 309-345-3737.

When someone you care about gets arrested, it can be overwhelming. This webpage aims to ease your concerns by providing information about Knox County IL Detention Center. From visitation guidelines to contacting jail staff, we're here to support you as you navigate this challenging time. Take a look around and let us help you understand how to best support your family member or friend in custody.

The Knox Co Jail, located at 152 S Kellogg St in Galesburg, IL, is a secure detention center operated by the Knox County Sheriff's Office. This facility primarily houses individuals awaiting trial or sentencing, typically for less than two years. It accepts inmates from various jurisdictions, including surrounding towns, municipalities, the US Marshal's Service, and the Galesburg Police Department.

New detainees are regularly admitted to the jail, with some being released on bail or placed under pretrial services caseloads. Others await their court appearances at the facility, receiving necessary accommodations such as bedding and meals. View all arrest records here.

Inmates serving as trustees within the jail undertake various tasks, including cooking, laundry, and commissary management, often receiving minimal compensation or sentence reduction for their services.

The jail offers a phone program for outbound calls only, with inmates unable to receive incoming calls. Accepting collect calls can be expensive, sometimes exceeding $10 per call. Alternatively, setting up an account through a third-party phone company may entail high fees per minute of usage. Click here for discounts on inmate calls, especially if the communication with your inmate is frequent. It's important to remember that all phone calls are recorded, and discussing sensitive legal matters over these lines is discouraged.

Inmate Locator

To utilize the Inmate Search page on InmateAid, begin by selecting the relevant prison facility in Illinois. This allows you to view the current list of inmates housed at Knox County IL Detention Center.

The second section features the InmateAid Inmate Search tool, providing a user-generated database of inmates. You can access this resource to utilize any of InmateAid's services. If you require assistance in creating an inmate profile to maintain communication, please contact us at aid@inmateaid.com, and we'll gladly help you locate your loved one.

As a last resort, you might have to pay for that information if we do not have it. The Arrest Record Search will cost you a small amount, but their data is the freshest available and for that reason, they charge to access it.

Visitation Information

Knox County IL Detention Center - Visitation

VISITING HOURS:

  • Thursdays: 6:00 P.M. - 10:00 P.M.
  • Sundays: 11:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M.

VISITATION RULES & REGULATIONS - All visitors are subject to search upon entering this facility.

  • All persons under the age of eighteen (18) must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian to visit an inmate. No other person may escort an underage person to visitation.
  • All visits are conducted by video and last approximately 20 minutes.
  • There are NO Personal Contact or Private Visits at the Knox County Jail.
  • Visitors must present a valid Photo ID (Drivers License, State Issued ID, United States Military ID, School ID or FOID Cards) at the time of the visitation.
  • Visitors must check-in with the Correctional Staff in the Lobby of the Knox County Law Enforcement Center.
  • No person who has been arrested in the last six (6) months will be allowed to visit.
  • Appropriate dress attire is required and strictly enforced.
  • Children must be supervised at ALL times and are NOT allowed to play in the parking lot for their safety.
  • No Food, Drinks (liquids) or Cell Phones are allowed in the visiting room.
  • Profanity by inmates or visitors will NOT be tolerated and may result in the termination of your visit.
  • Lewd or disruptive behavior will NOT be tolerated and will result in permanent loss of visitation privileges.
  • Failure to follow instructions or disobedience to the Correctional Staff may result in permanent loss of visitation privileges.

Permitted Items:

  • Eye Glasses

All other items that the inmate needs can be bought through the commissary and will not be accepted at the visitation.

ALL items brought to the Knox County Jail are thoroughly searched prior to being given to an inmate.

ANY ATTEMPT TO BRING OR SMUGGLE CONTRABAND INTO THE KNOX COUNTY JAIL WILL RESULT IN ARREST AND/OR PERMANENT LOSS OF VISITATION PRIVILEGES

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