Knox County IL Jail & Detention Facility is a Medium security level County Jail located in the city of Galesburg, Illinois. The facility houses Male Offenders who are convicted for crimes which come under Illinois state and federal laws. The County Jail was opened in 1825. The facility has a capacity of 512 inmates, which is the maximum amount of beds per facility.
The facility is part of Galesburg , IL judicial district, which has 0 facilities in total.
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Locating an Inmate in Knox County Il Jail & Detention Facility
The best way to locate or get information on any inmate currently incarcerated in Knox County Il Jail & Detention Facility is to contact the County Jail for information on the inmate or visit them online at https://www.bop.gov/ .
Be Approved
Make sure an inmate you are visiting has placed you on their approved visiting list.
Be Prepared to Follow Knox County Il Jail & Detention Facility Visiting Rules
For official policy that outlines regulations and procedures for visiting a Knox County Il Jail & Detention Facility inmate, contact the County Jail directly via 309-345-3733 phone number.
Visitation Days and Hours
Knox County IL Jail & Detention Facility County Jail has visiting hours on Thursdays. For more information on when you can visit an inmate and get directions contact the County Jail directly.
Visiting a Knox County IL Jail & Detention Facility inmate on holidays:
The inmate will be notified as to any changes to the "normal" visitation schedule due to holidays and/or any special commitments.
| USP General Visiting Hours | |
|---|---|
| Mon | — |
| Tue | — |
| Wed | — |
| Thu | 6:00 P.M. - 10:00 P.M. |
| Fri | — |
| Sat | — |
| Sun | 11:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M. |
| Hol | — |
Inmates can receive letters from their family members and friends, as well as packages from home with prior written approval from the inmate's unit team or authorized staff member at Knox County Il Jail & Detention Facility.
To make sure the mail and package you are sending comes under approved item list and for more clarification contact the County Jail administration at 309-345-3733. Another option for contacting the facility is reaching out via email at tips@knoxcountysheriffil.com.
For sending a mail or a care package to an Knox County IL Jail & Detention Facility County Jail inmate you should have the following information on the parcel:
| Inmate Mail 1 | Inmate Mail 2 | Freight and non-USPS parcels | Staff Mail |
|---|---|---|---|
Inmates Name C/O Knox County Jail 152 S. Kellogg St. Galesburg, IL 61401 | — | — | — |