Arrested in Knoxville, TN?
Don't panic. Someone you care about is in custody, and the next few minutes matter. Here's exactly what to do — and we're standing by 24/7 to get them out fast.
Your Step-by-Step Checklist
Five simple steps to get from arrest to release as fast as possible.
1.Stay calm and gather information
Get the person's full legal name, date of birth, and any details about the arrest. This is all a bondsman needs to get started — don't worry if you don't have everything yet.
2.Find out where they are being held
Most Knox County arrests are booked at the Roger D. Wilson Detention Facility at 5001 Maloneyville Road, Knoxville, TN 37918.
3.Get the booking number
If you can, note the booking or case number. It makes locating your loved one and posting bond much faster.
4.Call a bondsman now
Call Patriot Bail Bonds at (865) 635-6750. We are licensed, available 24/7, and will walk you through every step on the phone.
5.Post bond and bring them home
We post the bond and your loved one is typically released within 2 to 6 hours. You only pay a 10% premium — not the full bail amount.
How Do Bail Bonds Work?
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.
Arrest and booking
The defendant is booked at the jail, and a judge sets the bail amount based on the charges and flight risk.
Pay the 10% premium
You pay a non-refundable 10% premium and sign a bail agreement with a licensed bondsman.
The bondsman posts the bond
The bondsman guarantees the full bail amount to the court so the defendant can be released.
Release
The defendant is released from jail, usually within 2 to 6 hours of the bond being posted.
Court appearances
The defendant must appear at every court date. If they do, the bond is discharged and nothing more is owed.
Arrested in Knoxville? FAQs
Call the Knox County Sheriff's Office or the Roger D. Wilson Detention Facility directly, or use the Knox County inmate search. You can also call Patriot Bail Bonds at (865) 635-6750 and we will help locate your loved one for free.
Most releases from the Roger D. Wilson Detention Facility happen within 2 to 6 hours after the bond is posted. The exact time depends on the jail's current workload and processing speed.
Tennessee law sets a flat 10% premium on the bond amount for residents — for example, a $25,000 bond costs $2,500. Non-residents pay between 10% and 15% depending on circumstances.
Yes. Patriot Bail Bonds posts bonds 24/7, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Call (865) 635-6750 any time, day or night.
Tennessee Bail Calculator
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.
Enter your bond amount and click calculate to see your estimated premium.
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