Franklin County Juvenile Detention Center

To search for an inmate in the Franklin County Juvenile 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 614-525-4292 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Franklin County Criminal Court Cases online, as well as cases in every other county in Ohio.

Franklin County Juvenile Detention Center Inmate Search

The Franklin County Juvenile Detention Center maintains an average of 132 offenders in custody on any given day. The Franklin County Juvenile 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 53,980 offenders.

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Franklin County Juvenile Detention Center? What is the Schedule?

Franklin County Juvenile Detention Center at-the-jail Inmate Video Visitation Schedule & Guidelines

399 S. Front Street
Columbus, OH 43215-5038
614-525-4292

• First, Register and Schedule your visit online with GTL/Viapath.
  
  
• Second, download both apps so that you can use your devices from home. Search “GTL Inmate Visits.” 
• Each inmate gets two 20-minute minute on-site visits free each week.

NOTE: Attorneys, Clergy and Law Enforcement may still visit in person.

Franklin County Juvenile Detention Center Remote Inmate Video Visitation Schedule & Guidelines

• First, Register and Schedule your visit online with GTL/Viapath.
  
  
• Second, download both apps so that you can use your devices from home. Search “GTL Inmate Visits.” 

NOTE: Attorneys, Clergy and Law Enforcement may still visit in person.

Franklin County Juvenile Detention Center
Youth Visitation Schedule

• Visitation with Appointments only.
• Youths are allowed two visits per week.Each visit is 30-minutes in length.
• There are two different schedule options (see below)
• Call 614-525-4292 or 614-525-4490 to find out which visitation option applies to you.

OPTION A

OPTION B

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Franklin County Juvenile Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 614-525-4292 for further assistance.

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Franklin County Juvenile Detention Center?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Franklin County Juvenile Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 614-525-4292 for further assistance.

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Franklin County Juvenile Detention Center?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Franklin County Juvenile Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 614-525-4292 for further assistance.

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Franklin County Juvenile Detention Center?

How Do You Communicate with an Inmate in the Franklin County Juvenile Detention Center by Phone

Follow these instructions on how to open an account with GTL Connect Network (aka Viapath Technologies)

• Advance Pay - This phone account allows you to prepay so that your inmate can call you (and only you) whenever he/she wants and the cost of each call is deducted from your balance. You can even be notified by text when your balance gets low. You still have the option of accepting or rejecting each call.
• Pin Debit  -  This option allows you to fund an inmate's commissary account and lets him pay for phone calls to you and others with the money. You will have no control over who your inmate calls.
• Voicemail  -  You can leave a secure voicemail without having to contact the facility. When you call the local phone number for a facility offering Inmate Voicemail (call Customer Service at 877-650-4249 to get the local voicemail number for Franklin County Juvenile Detention Center, you will be informed of the cost for leaving a message. To leave your message, simply select the inmate by ID number. Then, record your voicemail.

For full instructions on the Franklin County Juvenile Detention Center Inmate Phone System, what the costs are, how it works, and tips and guidelines on rules, regulations and saving money on calls, check out our Inmate Phones Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Franklin County Juvenile Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 614-525-4292 for further assistance.

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Franklin County Juvenile Detention Center, and what can I send them?

Franklin County Juvenile Detention Center Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Franklin County Juvenile 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 Juvenile 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:
399 S. Front Street
Columbus, OH 43215-5038

Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
399 S. Front Street
Columbus, OH 43215-5038

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 Juvenile 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 Juvenile 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:
399 S. Front Street
Columbus, OH 43215-5038

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Franklin County Juvenile Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 614-525-4292 for further assistance.

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Franklin County Juvenile Detention Center, and what can I purchase?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Franklin County Juvenile Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 614-525-4292 for further assistance.

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Franklin County Juvenile Detention Center using an Online Messaging Service?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Franklin County Juvenile Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 614-525-4292 for further assistance.

Do Inmates in the Franklin County Juvenile Detention Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Franklin County Juvenile Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 614-525-4292 for further assistance.

What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Franklin County?