Bail Bonds at Knox County Jail — Knox County, Ohio

Call 877-968-9255 24/7 to post bail at Knox County Jail (Knox County, Ohio). Premium is 10% of the bail amount; typically 2–8 hours after the bond is posted, depending on jail volume.

Posting a bond at Knox County Jail

For misdemeanor/traffic cases, bond may be posted at the Mount Vernon Municipal Court Clerk's Office, 5 North Gay Street, 3rd Floor, Mount Vernon, OH 43050, Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:00pm. Mount Vernon Municipal Court has officially announced that bond may be posted outside regular business hours at the Knox County Jail using an after-hours bond kiosk. Accepted payment methods and exact procedures are not published; confirm by calling the jail at 740-392-5245 or the court at 740-393-9510 before posting.

Visiting an inmate at Knox County Jail

Visitation at the Knox County Jail is conducted via video through Securus. Visitors may use an onsite video terminal in the jail lobby or visit remotely from a computer, tablet, or smartphone. You must create a Securus account, have it approved by the jail, and schedule visits online. Confirm current schedule and any block-out times with the jail at 740-392-5245.

What to bring to Knox County Jail

Specific item and identification requirements are not published online. Call the Knox County Jail at 740-392-5245 to confirm what to bring before visiting or attempting to post bond.

Getting to Knox County Jail

The Knox County Jail is on Upper Gilchrist Road on the southeast side of Mount Vernon, off U.S. Route 36/Coshocton Avenue.

Frequently asked questions

Where are bonds posted for Knox County Jail?

For misdemeanor/traffic cases, bond may be posted at the Mount Vernon Municipal Court Clerk's Office, 5 North Gay Street, 3rd Floor, Mount Vernon, OH 43050, Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:00pm. Mount Vernon Municipal Court has officially announced that bond may be posted outside regular business hours at the Knox County Jail using an after-hours bond kiosk. Accepted payment methods and exact procedures are not published; confirm by calling the jail at 740-392-5245 or the court at 740-393-9510 before posting.

What are visiting rules at Knox County Jail?

Visitation at the Knox County Jail is conducted via video through Securus. Visitors may use an onsite video terminal in the jail lobby or visit remotely from a computer, tablet, or smartphone. You must create a Securus account, have it approved by the jail, and schedule visits online. Confirm current schedule and any block-out times with the jail at 740-392-5245.

Which court handles Knox County Jail cases?

Knox County Court of Common Pleas