Located in Farmington, Franklin County, Maine, the Franklin County Detention Center is a 40-bed facility. You can call them anytime for inmate information at 207-778-3032.
This facility handles offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies, who are brought here for booking and processing. Depending on their charges, inmates may remain in custody until they are either bonded out, released on recognizance, or held until their trial is completed.
The inmate search tool can be used to view the jail's roster and find out who is in custody.
Offenders sentenced to less than one year will serve their time at this jail, while those with longer sentences will be transferred to either the Maine State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides information on a range of inmate services, including the visitation schedule, inmate account funding, sending mail, phone calls, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bonds, and commissary purchases.
It’s a good idea to keep the inmate’s jail ID or booking number for future communication needs. If it’s not available online, call Franklin County Detention Center at 207-778-3032 for further assistance.
Phone: 207-778-3032
Physical Address:
121 County Way
Farmington, ME 04938
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Franklin County Detention Center
121 County Way
Farmington, ME 04938
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Franklin County Detention Center
121 County Way
Farmington, ME 04938
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Franklin County Detention Center, 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 207-778-3032 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Criminal Court Records online for Franklin County or any other Maine county through Maine eCourts.
Franklin County Detention Center Inmate Search
The Franklin County Detention Center maintains an average of 40 offenders in custody on any given day. The Franklin County Detention Center 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 800 offenders.
The following charts of Franklin County inmate population demographics are updated daily. The information shown is for today. For research purposes we have broken down the inmates by sex, age, ethnicity, and criminal charges.
The information is compiled from the Franklin County Corrections Department, the state of Maine Department of Corrections, as well as the United States Department of Justice and Census Bureau records. It represents every person in custody in Franklin County.
For complete information on how to get directions, bond, visit, mail, send and receive email and texts, receive phone calls, and send money or commissary to an inmate, find arrest information for Franklin County and other counties surrounding this one, scroll down this page. We have a section for each.
We also provide photos of the jail that we have collected over the years.
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Within Franklin County the 40-bed Franklin County Detention Center houses all adult offenders of either felony or misdemeanor offenses as they wait for their bail, their trial, or as they serve a year long or shorter sentence. It is located within the Law Enforcement Center and Sheriff’s Office, on the outskirts of Farmington, Maine, and it operates around the clock.
The jail has been operational since 1999 and hosts inmates from various cities within the county. The Franklin County Jail in Maine is located at 121 County Way, Farmington, ME 04938.
Staff are available at all times to ensure the safety and the security of the building, and they are able to answer questions about procedures, bail, visits, and others at 207-778-3032, while for immediate access there is an online inmate roster look up that provides updates on the status of inmates.
During incarceration inmates are able to keep their glasses or contacts, hearing aids, dentures, medical alert bracelet, and a wedding band, and nothing more. Programs and treatments are in place to lower the rate of recidivism, provide care for each offender, and protect the community. Medical care and mental health services are provided on site as needed, and inmates may be transported for additional care if necessary, healthy meals are prepared onsite in the fully staffed kitchen, while laundry is completed weekly.
There are many opportunities for recreational activities and to practice positive social interactions along with learning and improving life skills.
Bail can be paid at the Sheriff’s Office directly, but in cash only. The bail commissioner will be available to accept and process the amount and then begin the release process.
Recreation is provided both inside and out, and programs are in place for education, new skills, employable skills and work programs, and religious programs. Inmates are also encouraged to keep contact with the people who support them outside of jail, provided they are not now and have not recently been incarcerated.
One of the ways to do so is through mail, with all mail being sent directly to the jail at:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Franklin County Detention Center
121 County Way
Farmington, ME 04938
... where it will be checked for contraband and a return address (which is a must) before being given to the inmate. Outgoing mail is checked before it is sealed and sent out.
Visits are 30 minutes each and one visit is permitted up to 4 days a week. Upon arrival a list of six approved visitors may be created by the inmate, and those who are on the list may schedule a visit 24 hours in advance by calling staff at 207-778-3032.
Phones are located in housing units and are turned on each day at 7am and remain accessible until 9pm. To receive phone calls an account can be created online.
The Franklin County Detention Center's vision is to be the model of a small county adult detention facility and represent the best attributes of the community it serves.
How do I find out if someone has been arrested and booked into the Franklin County Detention Center?
What happens during booking in Franklin County?
What is the booking process like at the Franklin County Detention Center?
What kind of questions are asked during booking?
How long does the Franklin County Detention Center booking process take?
What happens with an offender’s personal property during booking?
To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the Franklin County Detention Center, call the jail’s booking line at 207-778-3032.
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 Detention Center 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 Maine 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.
If the offender remains in jail for any length of time, the Franklin County Detention Center will allow a friend or family member to pick up the inmate's property if the offender gives written authorization for a named person to do so.
To find out the days and times for picking up an inmate's property, and what you will need to bring to verify your identity, call the jail at 207-778-3032 during business hours.
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.
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 Detention Center 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.
After your arrival at the Correctional Facility the following process will occur:
How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Franklin County Detention Center? What is the Schedule?
121 County Way
Farmington, ME 04938
207-778-3032
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | 6:00PM - 9:00PM |
| MONDAY | 6:00PM - 9:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 6:00PM - 9:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 6:00PM - 9:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 6:00PM - 9:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 6:00PM - 9:00PM |
| SATURDAY | 1:00PM - 4:00PM |
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Franklin County Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 207-778-3032 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 Detention Center?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Franklin County Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 207-778-3032 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Franklin County Detention Center?
Whatever cash the inmate has on their person when booked into the facility will automatically deposited and credited to their account. When released any money left in the account will be returned to them in the form of a check from the Sheriff's Department or the Franklin County Detention Center Trust Account. There may be circumstances where the inmate can give permission to have his money released to a family member or friend.
Option 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail
Option 2 - Mail the Inmate Deposit to the Jail
Mail to the Jail.
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Franklin County Detention Center
121 County Way
Farmington, ME 04938
Failure to do this properly will delay your inmate getting their account credited and may require you to have to resubmit a second money order.
Call 207-778-3032 to ask any questions about this.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Franklin County Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 207-778-3032 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Franklin County Detention Center?
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 Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 207-778-3032 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Franklin County Detention Center, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Franklin County Detention Center allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office. They may also allow certain photo postcards as long as they have not been tampered with or contain images that may be considered to be obscene or violent in nature. It is best to only use blue or black ink. Always include your name and return address.
Envelopes
The Franklin County Detention Center also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates. It is best to only use blue or black ink.
Postcards and envelopes MUST HAVE the sender's full name and return address on the envelope.
Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Franklin County Detention Center
121 County Way
Farmington, ME 04938
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Franklin County Detention Center
121 County Way
Farmington, ME 04938
Newspapers
Newspapers may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher.
Magazines
News, special interest or sports magazines may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher. Any magazines that contain profanity, weapons, pornography or other content that is adult in nature will be confiscated by the jail staff and will NOT be delivered to the inmate.
Books
The Franklin County Detention Center allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address noted.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Franklin County Detention Center standards will be disposed of.
Hard cover books will not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon.
All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Franklin County Detention Center
121 County Way
Farmington, ME 04938
For inmates receiving mail in the Franklin County Detention Center there are different addresses and policies depending on the inmate's status, as well as what type of mail they are receiving; personal mail, legal mail, subscriptions or books sent from a third-party such as Amazon.
All mail is to be shipped to the Franklin County Detention Center:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Franklin County Detention Center
121 County Way
Farmington, ME 04938
For complete information on mail policies, what you can send an inmate and what address to send them, check out our Inmate Mail page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Franklin County Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 207-778-3032 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Franklin County Detention Center, and what can I purchase?
Whatever cash the inmate has on their person when booked into the facility will automatically deposited and credited to their account. When released any money left in the account will be returned to them in the form of a check from the Sheriff's Department or the Franklin County Detention Center Trust Account. There may be circumstances where the inmate can give permission to have his money released to a family member or friend.
Option 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail
Option 2 - Mail the Inmate Deposit to the Jail
Mail to the Jail.
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Franklin County Detention Center
121 County Way
Farmington, ME 04938
Failure to do this properly will delay your inmate getting their account credited and may require you to have to resubmit a second money order.
Call 207-778-3032 to ask any questions about this.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Franklin County Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 207-778-3032 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Franklin County Detention Center 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 Detention Center 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 Detention Center, 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 Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 207-778-3032 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Franklin County Detention Center 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 Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 207-778-3032 for further assistance.
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What are the other City and County Jails in Franklin County?
What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Franklin County?
This facility, known as "Franklin County Detention Center" is also known as Franklin County Jail, Franklin County Sheriff, Franklin County Jail, Maine, Franklin.
