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Knox County Courthouse in Knoxville, Tennessee
Knox County, Tennessee

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Under Tennessee law, professional bail bondsmen charge a flat 10% premium for state residents. Non-residents may pay between 10% and 15%. Use this tool to estimate your costs.

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Local Bail Bond Service in Knoxville

Knox County is the third-largest county in Tennessee, and arrests here are processed at the Roger D. Wilson Detention Facility on Maloneyville Road before court at the Knox County Courthouse on Main Street. With the high volume of cases in Knox County, having an experienced bondsman matters. We serve all of Knoxville, Farragut, Powell, Halls, Fountain City, and Seymour with 24/7 emergency bail bonds. Our team knows the Knox County court calendar, the magistrate schedule, and the fastest procedures to get your loved one out.

Local Courthouse & Jail Info

Knox County Courthouse

400 Main St, Knoxville, TN 37902

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Roger D. Wilson Detention Facility

5001 Maloneyville Rd, Knoxville, TN 37902

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How Much Is Bail in Knoxville?

Bail in Knox County is set by a judge after booking at the Roger D. Wilson Detention Facility, and the full amount depends on the charge and the person's history. You do not pay that full amount — Tennessee law lets a licensed bondsman charge a flat 10% premium. For example, a $25,000 bond costs $2,500. After the bond is posted, the defendant is arraigned at the Knox County Courthouse in Knoxville. Call (865) 635-6750 for an exact quote in minutes.

Meet the Owner

Curtis Burkett — Marine Corps Veteran & Your Knox County Bondsman

Patriot Bail Bonds was founded by Curtis Burkett, a Marine Corps veteran who came home with a mission: show up for families when they need help most. After seeing too many people sitting in jail simply waiting for their day in court, he started Patriot in 2005 — and he still works every case personally alongside his family, including a son serving in the Marines and a daughter who is a criminal justice graduate.

That's why Knoxville families get fast responses, straight answers, and zero judgment — from the first phone call all the way through your day in court at the Knox County Courthouse.

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Families Across Knox County Trust Us

So I had a family member in need one night. I called a bunch of bail companies, and they all acted like they could care less about my issues. So I ended up on my last bondsman calling and it turned out to be Patriot Bail Bonds. If you ask me again, they would have been my first choice to begin with. They could not have been any nicer, took care of my issues easily.

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Knoxville, TN

Kate is very amazing, wonderful lady to have you bail your family out of a pickle. Call her for any of your needs and she will get you took care of right away.

Tyler M.

Knoxville, TN

Curtis was efficient and quick finding information. Down to Earth nice gentlemen. Would highly recommend to anyone in a bind.

Chase M.

Knoxville, TN

The Basics

How Do Bail Bonds Work in Knox County?

A bail bond is a guarantee that gets someone out of jail before trial. After an arrest, a judge sets a bail amount. Instead of paying it all, you pay a licensed bondsman a non-refundable 10% premium — set by Tennessee law. The bondsman posts the full bail with the court, and the defendant is released on the promise to appear at every court date.

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Arrest and booking

The defendant is booked at the jail, and a judge sets the bail amount based on the charges and flight risk.

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Pay the 10% premium

You pay a non-refundable 10% premium and sign a bail agreement with a licensed bondsman.

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The bondsman posts the bond

The bondsman guarantees the full bail amount to the court so the defendant can be released.

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Release

The defendant is released from jail, usually within 2 to 6 hours of the bond being posted.

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Court appearances

The defendant must appear at every court date. If they do, the bond is discharged and nothing more is owed.

Common Questions

Bail Bonds in Knox County

Answers to the most common questions about bail bonds in Knoxville and Knox County.

Tennessee law sets a flat 10% premium of the total bond amount for state residents — for example, a $25,000 bond costs $2,500. Non-residents pay between 10% and 15% depending on circumstances. This premium is non-refundable and covers our service for anyone booked at the Roger D. Wilson Detention Facility.

Most releases from the Roger D. Wilson Detention Facility happen within 2 to 6 hours after the bond is posted, depending on the jail's processing speed and how busy they are at the time. We work as quickly as possible and keep your family updated throughout.

The Knox County Courthouse is located at 400 Main St, Knoxville, TN 37902. Anyone arrested in Knox County will typically have their first court appearance here after being processed at the Roger D. Wilson Detention Facility.

Yes. In addition to Knoxville and the rest of Knox County, we regularly serve neighboring counties including Sevier, Jefferson, Loudon, Union, and can respond to arrests in any of these areas 24/7.

Jail Information

Knox County Jail — Visitation, Phone & Inmate Search

Everything a family needs while a loved one is being held, all in one place.

Facility Phone

(865) 281-6700

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Visitation

Two scheduled visits per week; video visits available.

Inmate Roster

Call the facility at (865) 281-6700 for the current inmate roster.

Custody Alerts

Tennessee VINE tracks custody status free statewide.

vinelink.com

or call 1-866-960-6039

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