The Franklin County Jail & Sheriff is a 240 bed jail in the city of Louisburg, Franklin County, North Carolina.
This page provides information on how to search for an inmate in the official jail roster, or by calling the facility at 919-496-3731, directions to the facility, and inmate services such as the visitation schedule and policies, funding an inmate's account, mailing them a letter, receiving phone calls from an inmate, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond instructions, and commissary purchases.
Phone: 919-496-3731
Physical Address:
285 T. Kemp Road
Louisburg, NC 27549
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To search for an inmate in the Franklin County Jail & Sheriff, review their criminal charges, the amount of their bond, when they can get visits, or even view their mugshot, go to the Official Jail Inmate Roster, or call the jail at 919-496-3731 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an offender's Criminal Court Case information online, including the daily court dockets for Franklin County.
Franklin County Jail & Sheriff Inmate Search
The Franklin County Jail & Sheriff maintains an average of 240 offenders in custody on any given day. The Franklin County Jail & Sheriff has a monthly turnover of 40% of their inmate population, another 30% turnover every 90 days, another 20% every six months, and approximately 10% stay incarcerated between six and twelve months. Every year Franklin County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 4,800 offenders.
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INTERESTING FACTS about the Franklin County Jail. This facility has recently undergone extensive renovations and has the capacity to house a total of 176 local, state and federal inmates. On the day of visitation, the inmate will receive a signup sheet to add two (2) visitors
VISIT YOUR LOVED ONE
Providing emotional support for someone who is incarcerated at the Franklin County Jail is critical to their well-being. Even short visits via remote visitation can be critical for them in getting through the ordeal of being incarcerated. They may have medical needs to inform you of, or they may have complaints about the way they are being treated by the Franklin County Jail & Sheriff staff.
Remote Visitation, in the comfort of your own home is available for most facilities. Visitation hours may be dependent upon the sex of the person and, also dependent upon the section of the facility in which they are housed.
In 2020, COVID stopped in person visitation in all facilities, but some have reinstated in person visitation. Call 919-496-3731 to check the current status of in person visitation in.
See information below for how to register for an account for remote video visitation.
You must submit a picture and government photo ID for facility approval prior to visiting someone in our facility.
If you are doing in person visitation, visitors are subject to search. Dress appropriately. If too much skin is showing, you may be refused visitation rights.
Deposit money online with a debit or credit card by registering with an account. See details below in the Commissary section.
PHONE CALLS AND TABLETS
Money to friends and loved ones may also be used for them to have time for phone calls or time on a tablet for entertainment or educational purposes to better themselves during this time. Also, it may be used for sending texts or emails. See the sections below for details.
Please include the inmates name, ID number, dorm number and cell or bed number if possible, when sending mail.
Inmates do NOT have the right to send mail to one another!
DO NOT SEND lewd photos. All mail will be inspected by authorities and contraband seized.
Books or magazines may be sent if only from a publisher such as direct mailed from Amazon.
See section below for more details on sending mail.
To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the Franklin County Jail & Sheriff, call the jail’s booking line at 919-496-3731.
There may be an automated method of looking them up by their name over the phone, or you may be directed to speak to someone at the jail. Sometimes the jail staff may ask you the offender’s date of birth to ensure privacy of the offender’s status.
Keep in mind that after an arrest, the information on an offender may not be publicly available for several hours.
If you don’t want to check up on an offender by calling the jail, you can also try looking up people recently booked online.
Franklin County Jail & Sheriff Booking Roster
After being arrested and taken into custody, and after being read their Miranda Rights, an offender will next be transported to the local police or department or the Sheriff’s Department in Franklin County for booking.
Booking is very involved and requires multiple steps in the process, however, keep in mind that most attorneys will advise that an offender remain silent and not offer any additional information about the crime they have been arrested for because anything they do say may be recorded and may very well be used against them in court.
Booking includes having their photo (mugshot) and fingerprints taken, as well as being asked a lot of questions about their personal history and state of mind. If it’s a serious felony, their DNA may also be taken. They will also be checked for warrants in Franklin County and other North Carolina and USA jurisdictions.
If the offender was arrested for a DUI offense, and has refused a breathalyzer test, they may also be forced to have blood drawn by a doctor or nurse.
It is also very likely that the offender will undergo a humiliating full body search while in the nude. This includes bending over, spreading their cheeks in the direction of an officer, and coughing. They will also be walked through a metal detector or x-ray machine, like those used at an airport.
The arresting jurisdiction will ask about gang affiliations, tattoos, medical conditions, prescribed medication they are taking, recreational drugs they are on or addicted to, allergies, if they are suicidal, and other relevant information that will help with determining their cell assignment and special needs.
During the arrest and booking process an offender will also have all their personal property confiscated and held for either their release from jail, or with the offender’s approval, released to a friend or family member.
Personal property includes the clothing they are wearing, money, wallets, purses, cell phones, jewelry, body rings, earrings, watches, and even glasses if they are deemed a security risk. If they are allowed to keep their shoes or sneakers, the laces are removed.
At this point the offender will be allowed to make a free phone call to a person of their choice to notify them of their arrest, and/or arrange a bond or bail for their release.
If the offender is being detained and housed while awaiting arraignment, the Franklin County Jail & Sheriff will provide a jail garment and slip-on shoes, a blanket, sheets, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, and a towel.
Often, before they are dressed in the jail outfit and brought to their housing location, they will be forced to take a shower and undergo a disinfectant treatment for body and hair lice, scabies or other pests that may be residing on their person.
Booking can take anywhere from an hour to 24 hours or more. It all depends on the number of people that are awaiting processing, the number of staff on duty at the time, and the behavior of the offender.
If the offender is heavily intoxicated and/or violent, the Booking Officer may decide to stick the offender in a holding cell for several hours until they become more manageable.
How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Franklin County Jail & Sheriff? What is the Schedule?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Franklin County Jail & Sheriff’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 919-496-3731 for further assistance.
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Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Franklin County Jail & Sheriff?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Franklin County Jail & Sheriff’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 919-496-3731 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Franklin County Jail & Sheriff?
Option 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail
Bring money to the jail in person.
Either the jail personnel will process the Inmate Account payment or you will use a Jail ATM self-serve kiosk in the lobbies that accepts cash, debit or credit cards.
Option 2 - Deposit Inmate Money Online
Franklin County Jail & Sheriff uses Jail ATM to process all online deposits to an inmate's account. The company charges you a small fee for doing so, but the fee probably isn't as much as gas and parking would cost to take it to the jail in person.
Option 3 - Mail the Inmate Deposit to the Jail
Mailing a deposit takes more time to process than the other methods but can be done if you live too far away to bring it in person and you don't have a debit/credit card for online deposits. Never send cash. Always send a Money Order from the US Post Office, a reputable bank or Western Union. Call the Franklin County Jail & Sheriff first as they may want you to do this online or at the jail kiosk instead.
Make the Money Order out to the inmate's name and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order.
285 T. Kemp Road
Louisburg, NC 27549
Option 4 - Make an Inmate Deposit with Jail ATM over the Phone by calling 877-810-0914
To do this you will need the inmate's offender # (inmate ID #) and full legal name.
To deposit money online for an inmate in Franklin County Jail & Sheriff follow these steps:
For all information, tips and procedures for sending money to an inmate in Franklin County Jail & Sheriff, or depositing money at the jail, over the phone or by mail, check out our Send Money Page for Franklin County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Franklin County Jail & Sheriff’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 919-496-3731 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Franklin County Jail & Sheriff?
To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from Franklin County do the following:
1. Enroll in an account with Securus Technologies.
2. Choose one of three account types, Securus Debit, Advance Connect or Direct Bill.
3. Choose [facility_name_1}, then connect with your inmate.
4. If you have any questions, call Securus: 972-734-1111 or 800-844-6591.
To find out fees, how to's, calling times, limits on phone calls and other systems Securus has do that you can communicate with your Franklin County inmate, check out our Inmate Phone Page.
NOTE: All of your inmate's phone calls are recorded and stored. It is advised not to discuss their pending case.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Franklin County Jail & Sheriff’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 919-496-3731 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Franklin County Jail & Sheriff, and what can I send them?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Franklin County Jail & Sheriff’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 919-496-3731 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Franklin County Jail & Sheriff, and what can I purchase?
Search for JailATM services for Franklin County Jail & Sheriff.
Make an inmate deposit with JailATM for Franklin County Jail & Sheriff.
Note: While JailATM offers the following inmate services, Franklin County Jail & Sheriff may not allow all of them. Check on the JailATM website to confirm. Services available through JailATM are subject to change with no notice.
Send Gift Packs
Franklin County Jail & Sheriff has an agreement with JailATM, which ships predetermined Gift Packs of candy, snacks and hygiene products to the inmate. Check the JailATM website to see if they allow Gift Packs.
These can be ordered by you online and are delivered directly to the inmate.
To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Franklin County Jail & Sheriff follow these steps:
For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages or sending money to an inmate in Franklin County Jail & Sheriff check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Franklin County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Franklin County Jail & Sheriff’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 919-496-3731 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Franklin County Jail & Sheriff using an Online Messaging Service?
Register here. (You are already registered if you signed up with Securus for 'Phone' or 'Remote Visitation').
Steps:
1. Sign up for eMessaging
2. Find your inmate.
3. Purchase a book of Securus ‘stamps’.
4. Type & Send message.
Things you CAN do:
1. You CAN ONLY send messages from the Securus website, or with the Securus app. (links below).
2. You CAN transfer ‘stamps’ to your inmate.
3. You CAN deposit money to your inmate, and they can purchase ‘stamps’ on their end.
4. Each time you send a message, you CAN pay for them to reply.
5. You CAN send photos. (Jail staff will review for appropriateness)
Things you CANNOT do:
1. You CANNOT use your own personal email to send messages.
2. You CANNOT send any message or photo that would normally be rejected by regular mail.
Other Things:
1. Photos must be .jpg, .jpeg or .png.
2. eMessages and photos must meet the jail’s standards for regular mail.
3. If your eMessage or Photo is rejected you will be notified of the reason, but you will NOT get a refund.
What is the cost of sending inmate messages?
What can your inmate do with digital 'stamps'?
Contact Information and Help:
eMessaging FAQ
eMessaging Signup & Helpful Information
Online Customer Service Support
Phone Support: 972-734-1111 or 800-844-6591
iphone app
Android app
Mailing Check payments
Securus Correctional Billing Services
PO Box 650757
Dallas, Texas 75265-075
To send a text or email message to a Franklin County inmate, do the following:
Franklin County Jail & Sheriff uses Securus eMessaging for Inmate Email.
Register here. (You are already registered if you signed up with Securus for 'Phone' or 'Remote Visitation' in Franklin County or any jail or prison in the country).
Steps:
1. Sign up for eMessaging
2. Find your Franklin County inmate.
3. Purchase a book of Securus ‘stamps’.
4. Type & Send message.
For all Franklin County information for sending secure messages to an inmate in Franklin County Jail & Sheriff, including instructions, video examples, fees, limits, tablet rentals and more, check out out Text/Email an Inmate Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Franklin County Jail & Sheriff’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 919-496-3731 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Franklin County Jail & Sheriff have Access to Tablets or Computers?
The tablets can be rented on a monthly basis and while not directly connected to the internet, the inmates can use them for the following activities:
Here's how it works:
Questions:
To rent a tablet for an inmate in Franklin County follow these instructions:
If you have any questions:
For all Franklin County information on Tablet Rentals for your inmate, check out our Tablet Rental Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Franklin County Jail & Sheriff’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 919-496-3731 for further assistance.
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What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Franklin County?
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