The Franklin County Jail is a 470 bed jail in the city of Chambersburg, Franklin County, Pennsylvania. Offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies in this county are brought here for booking and processing, and if their crime requires it, are incarcerated until they either get bail or are released from custody on their own recognizance.
Those who are found guilty and sentenced to a term of less than one year, will do their time in this county. Those sentenced to longer terms will be sent to either the Pennsylvania State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides information on how to search for an inmate in the official jail roster, or by calling the facility at 717-264-9513, 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.
It's always a good idea to find out and save the inmate's jail ID number or booking number as you may need this for sending mail or other communication needs. If you can't locate it online, you can call the Franklin County Jail at 717-264-9513 to get it.
Phone: 717-264-9513
Physical Address:
1804 Opportunity Avenue
Chambersburg, PA 17201
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's first and last name
c/o Franklin County Jail
1804 Opportunity Avenue
Chambersburg, PA 17201
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's first and last name
c/o Franklin County Jail
1804 Opportunity Avenue
Chambersburg, PA 17201
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Franklin County Jail, 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 717-264-9513 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an offender's Criminal Court Case online in Franklin County or any other county in Pennsylvania.
Franklin County Jail Inmate Search
The Franklin County Jail maintains an average of 470 offenders in custody on any given day. The Franklin County Jail 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 9,400 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 Pennsylvania 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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The Franklin County Jail was built and occupied in 2005 and has a rated capacity of 470 beds. It is located at 1804 Opportunity Avenue in Chambersburg, PA 17201, and can be reached 24 hours a day by calling 717-264-9513.
The jail expansion involved building a two-story, 130,000 square foot facility with three times the old jail - and was designed to add housing units without upgrades to the jail’s infrastructure and administration. It was built for $24 million and for another $9 million they added a day reporting center for nonviolent offenders to provide life skills training and counseling services.
Franklin County Jail supports the community around them by processing and holding all new arrests as well as those who are serving a sentence after their conviction. Each inmate is treated with fairness and consideration for what is best for them and fellow inmates within their community. Meals and clothing are provided, as well as laundry and commissary services, allowing inmates to function within the jail and build relationships with officers and care providers including counsellors and those in shared groups. It is also key to the successful reintegration of inmates upon their release that they maintain outside relationships that can provide support in their progress.
During incarceration some inmates may qualify for the work release program, where their earnings are sent to an escrow account and used to cover child support and other legal obligations, with some being assigned to commissary accounts. Additionally, funds for all inmates can be added through the kiosk that is found in the lobby of the jail to fund commissary purchases and other needs. Access Corrections has a website that is accessible around the clock at accesscorrections.com where money can be added from home. A weekend incarceration program is also offered, where those who are sentenced to such will serve their sentence on weekends only while attending their regular jobs and responsibilities during the week.
Supervision in the Franklin County Jail is direct supervision. With this method of supervision officers are within the cell blocks and interact with the inmates directly, rather than using video surveillance or a central control space. These interactions can have a positive effect on the population and encourage working together rather than competition. To improve this there are many programs that inmates can attend with others to get their GED, learn better parenting skills, deal with addiction concerns, and much more. This is in addition to all medical needs being provided for and mental health support. Visits from friends and family also help to support the mental health of those who are incarcerated, and Franklin County Jail has visitations each day from 3 pm until 9 pm Monday through Friday, with no visits on weekends. Inmates are allowed one visit each week, and each visitor must bring valid photo ID with them to be admitted to the visit.
Mail can be received every day and is processed and passed to the inmates quickly. Friends and family of inmates in the Franklin County Jail can arrange to visit inmates by video, both at the jail and remotely from home. Friends and family can also communicate using an online text/email system, send them money and buy them commissary online, and set up a phone account that allows the inmates to call them during the day and evening seven days a week.
All the information on these inmate services can be found in the sections below. If you still have questions, you can phone the jail 24 hours a day by calling 717-264-9513.
To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the Franklin County Jail, call the jail’s booking line at 717-264-9513.
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 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 Pennsylvania 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 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.
Call 717-264-9513 to find out the exact bond (plus other fees) amount, or look it up online by looking up the information on the Franklin County inmate locator.
Because Franklin County and Pennsylvania can change their bail bond procedures, it is always best to call either the Franklin County Jail at 717-264-9513, or the court in the jurisdiction (i.e. Municipal Court, District Court, etc.) where the offender was charged, and do this right after an arrestee has been booked.
Ask the staff at the Franklin County Jail or the Franklin County Court Clerk these specific questions:
If you feel the bail is too high and you wish to get it reduced, contact a lawyer or the defendant's public defender and get them to look into what they can do to get a bail reduction. The sooner you get working on this the quicker you will get your loved one released.
This entire process will go smoother and faster with a criminal attorney or bail agent handling it for you.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Franklin County Jail? What is the Schedule?
| DAY | INMATES | TIME |
| MONDAY | All Inmates | 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
| TUESDAY | All Inmates | 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
| WEDNESDAY | All Inmates | 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
| THURSDAY | All Inmates | 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
| FRIDAY | All Inmates | 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
Visitation time limits are as follows:
• GP – One (1) hour minimum
• WR – One (1) hour minimum
• ASMH – One (1) hour minimum
• PC – One (1) hour maximum
• Pre-hearing DS – Thirty (30) minutes maximum
• ASS –Thirty (30) minutes maximum
• DS – Thirty (30) minutes maximum
• ASSCI – One (1) hour maximum
How it Works with GettingOut
1. Register an account.
2. Select Franklin County Jail
3. Choose either an INMATE ACCOUNT or FRIENDS & FAMILY ACCOUNT.
4. You will then receive prompts to validate both your identity and phone number .
5. Again, choose your inmate's facility, then type their name and select your inmate.
GettingOut will then guide you through the steps needed to arrange your remote visit.
Customer Service for GettingOut
If you have any questions, you can call them at 866-516-0115.
GettingOut online contact form
Frequently Asked Questions
The GettingOut App is available on Google Play and Apple Store.
To visit an inmate in Franklin County, whether by video or in person 'at the jail', follow these steps:
Other than 'at the jail' visits between you and your inmate, which is explained and outlined in detail on our Visit Inmate Page, Franklin County remote video inmate visitation can be done using the services of GettingOut.
There are three ways to remotely visit your inmate in Franklin County Jail:
1. Using the GettingOut Kiosk at the jail.
2. Using your computer from home.
3. Using your phone on the GettingOut apps.
To remotely visit an inmate in Franklin County follow these steps:
1. Start by confirming that Franklin County Jail's Video Visitation is working correctly by looking up Franklin County here.
2. The next step is to create an account here for GettingOut.
3. Then add funds to your account.
4. Last, select Franklin County Jail, and then the inmate you wish to communicate with.
Other Franklin County Services provided by GettingOut:
- Phone Calls & Voicemail
- Email, Photo & Video Sharing
- Inmate Tablet Rental
- Deposits
Customer Service
If you have any questions about the Franklin County Jail Visitation Services you can call them at 866-516-0115.
Frequently Asked Questions
* All the information you need to have complete knowledge about inmate visitation; policies, rules, fees, schedules, tips, dress codes, and children, lawyers and clergy visitation in Franklin County, can be found on our Visit Inmate Page.
Franklin County Jail Phone: 717-264-9513
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Franklin County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 717-264-9513 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?
How it Works with GettingOut
1. Register an account.
2. Select Franklin County Jail
3. Choose either an INMATE ACCOUNT or FRIENDS & FAMILY ACCOUNT.
4. You will then receive prompts to validate both your identity and phone number .
5. Again, choose your inmate's facility, then type their name and select your inmate.
GettingOut will then guide you through the steps needed to arrange your remote visit.
Customer Service for GettingOut
If you have any questions, you can call them at 866-516-0115.
GettingOut online contact form
Frequently Asked Questions
The GettingOut App is available on Google Play and Apple Store.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Franklin County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 717-264-9513 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Franklin County Jail?
There are three choices for putting money on an inmate's books:
Choice 1 - Depositing money in the Franklin County Jail Kiosk
Accepts cash, debit or credit cards.
Choice 2 - Deposit Inmate Money Online
Choice 3 - Make an Inmate Deposit over the Phone by calling 866-345-1884
To send commissary money to an inmate in Franklin County Jail follow these steps:
For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account check out our full money and commissary guide for Franklin County Jail.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Franklin County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 717-264-9513 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Franklin County Jail?
Follow these instructions on how to open an account with GTL Connect Network (aka Viapath Technologies)
For full instructions on the Franklin County Jail 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 Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 717-264-9513 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Franklin County Jail, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Franklin County Jail 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 Jail 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 first and last name
c/o Franklin County Jail
1804 Opportunity Avenue
Chambersburg, PA 17201
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's first and last name
c/o Franklin County Jail
1804 Opportunity Avenue
Chambersburg, PA 17201
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 Jail 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 Jail 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 first and last name
c/o Franklin County Jail
1804 Opportunity Avenue
Chambersburg, PA 17201
For inmates receiving mail in the Franklin County Jail 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 Jail:
Inmate's first and last name
c/o Franklin County Jail
1804 Opportunity Avenue
Chambersburg, PA 17201
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 Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 717-264-9513 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Franklin County Jail, and what can I purchase?
Access Securepak carries over 1,000 different items in the following categories:
- Food and Snacks
- Personal Hygiene Products
- Electronics
- Apparel
Registration Process:
1. Register here.
2. Select Pennsylvania.
3. Select Franklin County Jail.
4. Find your Inmate.
5. Deposit Funds.
6. Order Commissary Items.
Once you are logged in, you will receive instructions on how much (and what products) you can send your inmate.
Contact Information:
* If you have any questions, you can call Access Securepak at 800-546-6283.
* You can email My Care Pack at [email protected].
* You can write them at:
Access Securepak
10880 Linpage Place
St. Louis, MO 63132
* You can Live Chat with a Representative online: (bottom left corner of page)
Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.–11 p.m. CST,
and Saturdays, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. CST.
*Note* Access Securepak will issue a refund for or replace broken, damaged, or missing products reported by Franklin County Jail staff. They will not honor reports of discrepancies from inmate's families or friends.
My CarePack is the Franklin County Jail's outside vendor for Commissary Items. They have a very good mix of Chips, Snacks, Candy, Meat, Seafood, Hygiene products, Letter writing materials, Electronics and Apparel items for sale on their website.
*NOTE* -- Once you are fully registered and have selected the inmate you wish to send commissary to, you will receive instructions on how much you can deposit, how much (and what) you can purchase for your inmate, and how often you can send commissary.
To send commissary money to an inmate in Franklin County Jail follow these steps:
For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account check out our full money and commissary guide for Franklin County Jail.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Franklin County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 717-264-9513 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Franklin County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
Franklin County Jail contracts with GTL GettingOut, the same service that handles Inmate Phone Systems and Video Visitation, for sending secure messages and photos between you and your inmate.
If you are not already registered, do so here, or Log in.
Then use the Facility Finder to:
1. Select Franklin County Jail,
2. Add your inmate to your list of contacts,
3. Add a credit or debit card to cover your costs.
How Messaging Works
Watch this video on how to send a message.
1. Messages can be up to 500 characters long, including punctuation. At the bottom of your message there is a 'character countdown' feature.
2. After you click the “CONTINUE” button, you can review the cost to send your message to your inmate. You can also attach credits for your inmate to reply to your message. Be sure to accept the Terms and Conditions and click the “SEND” button for your message to be successfully delivered to your inmate.
How Uploading Photos Works
Watch this video on how to upload a photo.
1. Select the Photos Tab.
2. Select “Take New Photo” or “Upload New Photo”.
3. Take a new photo with your webcam, or select "Choose File" to upload a photo from your computer.
4. Give your photo a Title or add it to the "Gallery" of your choice.
5. Select the "Share" button.
6. Select your inmate(s) and then select "Share".
7. Once the photo is approved, it will be shared with your inmate(s).
Customer Service Questions
'Online' Contact Form, or
Call 866-516-0115
To mail or email an inmate in Franklin County follow these steps:
When mailing a letter or postcard to an inmate, please follow these instructions:
Emailing Messages & Photos
Facility_name_1} contracts with GTL GettingOut, the same service that handles iInmate Phone Systems and Video Visitation, for sending secure messages and photos between you and your inmate.
If you are not already registered, do so here, or Log in.
Then use the Facility Finder to:
1. Select Franklin County Jail,
2. Add your inmate to your list of contacts,
3. Add a credit or debit card to cover your costs.
Customer Service Questions
'Online' Contact Form, or
Call 866-516-0115
Go here to this FAQ to get answers to how the transition to ViaPath from GTL and gettingout will affect your account.
All the information you need to understand mail and email policies for Franklin County can be found on our Inmate Mail Page and our 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’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 717-264-9513 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Franklin County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?
The devices are similar to common handheld tablets, but are made exclusively by GettingOut, a GTL / Viapath company.
Tablets offer specialized content and services for inmates to use during their stay at Franklin County Jail, such as:
- Free services are already available for use on the device at Franklin County Jail.
- Subscription services are funded separately by family and friends with deposits made into an inmate’s Debit Link account.
- Franklin County Jail Inmates will then be able to purchase subscription services and premium content to enjoy.
What Does a Tablet Cost?
To estimate costs for phone calls, sign in to your account and click “Rate & Fees Calculator” in the footer (bottom of the page) or call 866-516-0115 for assistance.
To find out how to get access to a tablet for inmate read the following:
1. First, Register or Sign In to GettingOut/GTL
2. Purchase the services you want for your Franklin County Jail inmate.
3. All inmates have free access to the tablets to read their letters from family & friends, but there are many other services available to keep your inmate busy while incarcerated... such as Games, Books, Music and Movies. These other services come with fees that you can pay for when you pay for phone service.
To learn more about Tablet Rentals for inmates, including the cost, all the services available and everything else you need to know, 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’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 717-264-9513 for further assistance.
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What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Franklin County?
This facility, known as "Franklin County Jail" is also known as Franklin County Jail, Pennsylvania, Franklin.
