DomesticInfo - Knox County Sheriff Website

Knox County Sheriff's Office

Tom Spangler
Sheriff

400 West Main St.

Knoxville, TN 37902

(865)215-2243

www.knoxsheriff.org

Your SAFETY is Important!

If you can’t avoid an argument, be in a room with an exit.
Avoid bathrooms, kitchens, garages, or anywhere near weapons.
Device a code word to use with your children, family, friends, & neighbors when you need the police.
Make a plan where you will go if you leave.
Use your best instincts & judgement to keep yourself safe.
Get a “911” cell phone at the Family Justice Center.

You Have Legal Rights

You may ask for a criminal complaint with the District Attorney General. You may request an Order of Protection, which can:

Prevent the abuser from further abuse
Require the abuser to leave your home
Prevent the abuser from harassing, stalking, or contacting you
give you custody of or visitation with your minor child(ren)
Require the abuser, after a court hearing, to financially support you & your minor children if the abuser has a legal obligation to do so

GPS MONITORING VICTIM PARTICIPATION INFORMATION

If the court requires your abuser to wear a GPS monitor, you have expressed a desire to have in your possession a GPS device to allow a monitoring system to track your location in relation to your abuser.

In order to receive the monitor, you must personally appear at the offices of the Knox County Pre-trial Release Division. For further instructions about how and when to receive the monitor call 865-215-2520 Monday-Friday 8:00 am-4:30 pm, after regular office hours call 865-367-6428.

Pre-trial Release personnel will schedule a time for you to appear to receive the monitor. Failure to appear within 48 hours from the scheduled time will result in your request being waived.