Knox County, OH Arrests & Jail Inmate Records

The Knox County Sheriff's Office is responsible for maintaining arrest records and providing public access upon request. Requesters may obtain these records by contacting the Sheriff's Record Division by mail, fax, or by visiting in person at:

Knox County Sheriff's Office

11540 Upper Gilchrist Road

Mount Vernon, OH 43050

Phone: (740) 397-3333

Fax: (740) 393-5277

Arrest records can be obtained from local Police Departments within Knox County. Requesters must first determine the location of the arrest before submitting requests. When making requests, individuals should provide relevant details such as the arrestee's name, arrest location, and date of arrest. Fees may apply and can vary by department. Additionally, some departments offer online platforms for accessing arrest logs, while others accept requests by mail or in person. Major Police Departments serving the county include:

• Mount Vernon Police Department​
• Fredericktown Police Department
• Danville Police Department

The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) manages statewide criminal history records, which include records for Knox County. These records are available to individuals, authorized organizations, or requesters with written consent from the record owners. Requests require fingerprint submissions through authorized WebCheck Locations, where fingerprints are electronically processed. To request copies of these records, individuals must complete the Request for BCI Name Search Form and submit their fingerprints through a WebCheck provider. They must include $22.00 fees payable by money orders, business checks, or electronic payments. Completed requests form should be sent by mail or delivered in person to the BCI office at:

BCI Richfield Office

4055 Highlander Parkway

Richfield, OH 44286

Phone: (330) 659-4600

The Knox County Common Pleas Court oversees criminal proceedings, while the Clerk of Courts manages and provides access to the records for those cases. These records are available to the public upon request. Interested individuals can search for criminal court records online using the defendant's name or case number through the Case Search portal. Requesters may also visit the Clerk of Courts Office to view or obtain copies in person at:

The Clerk of Courts' Office

117 East High Street, Suite 201

Mount Vernon, OH 43050

For further assistance, contact the Clerk of Courts at (740) 393-6777 and select Option #3 for more information. Alternatively, third-party websites such as InfoTracer offer access to the county arrest records compiled from multiple official sources.