Franklin County Jail is a 70-bed jail located in Rocky Mount, Franklin County, Virginia. For inmate information, you can call them at any time at 540-483-3020.
This facility handles the booking and processing of individuals arrested for misdemeanors and felonies. Depending on the charges, they may remain in custody until they are either bonded out, released on recognizance, or ordered to remain in custody until the conclusion of their trial.
The inmate search tool allows you to view the jail’s roster and find out who is currently in custody.
Those sentenced to less than one year will serve their time at this jail. Inmates with longer sentences are transferred to either the Virginia State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides information on inmate services such as the visitation schedule, funding an inmate's account, sending mail, receiving phone calls, voicemail, email and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond instructions, and commissary purchases.
It is helpful to save the inmate’s jail ID or booking number for correspondence. If you cannot locate it online, you can call Franklin County Jail at 540-483-3020 for assistance.
Phone: 540-483-3020
Physical Address:
70 East Court Street
Rocky Mount, VA 24151
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Franklin County Jail - VA
PO Box 2925
PMB 79078
San Antonio, TX 78299-2925
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Franklin County Jail - VA
Inmate Name
70 E Court Street - Ste 101
Rocky Mount, VA 24151
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 540-483-3020 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Franklin County Criminal Court Cases, as well as Virginia Criminal Court cases online for every other county, and daily court dockets for each of the state's courts. If you are not sure what court your inmate is to appear in, this is a list of all the courts in Virginia, broken down by each court circuit.
Franklin County Jail Inmate Search
The Franklin County Jail maintains an average of 70 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 23,480 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 Virginia 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.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessIn Franklin County, the local sheriff office is located in Rocky Mount and operates not only the local law enforcement but also operates the local jail facility, the 70-bed Franklin County Jail. When people are arrested, they are taken to this facility directly and are booked there, then provided time to call a friend, family member, or a lawyer, after which they will be assigned to a housing unit.
Housing determinations are made based upon male or female housing, the level of security needed, and keeping those who are charged in the same case separated from each other. Where necessary, high risk or violent offenders may be transferred to another facility where maximum security inmates are housed.
To determine the status of an inmate, questions about accounts or visitation, or general information, Franklin County Jail can be contacted at 540-483-3020 and maintain an online lookup.
Several rehabilitation programs are provided within the facility to assist inmates in their reintegration into society and their community. General Education is available to all inmates and helps those who did not finish high school to get their diploma, increasing their options for employment after they finish their sentence. Rehabilitation programs are in place to help inmates learn a variety of skills to manage addictions, mental health, and physical health concerns.
Both a trustee program that offers inmates jobs within the facility and a work release program that allows them to maintain jobs they had before incarceration are present and allow inmates to earn money or time off of their sentence.
Mail can be sent to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Franklin County Jail - VA
PO Box 2925
PMB 79078
San Antonio, TX 78299-2925
... and it will be opened, checked for illegal or banned content, then scanned and the inmate will be able to access it on their tablet.
Tablets are also used for text or emails, mail, photographs, and video visits along with educational and entertainment purposes. As tablets allow inmates access to calls and visits, an account should be created to maintain contact.
Legal mail, books, and subscriptions can be sent right to the building at:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Franklin County Jail - VA
Inmate Name
70 E Court Street - Ste 101
Rocky Mount, VA 24151
After an arrest, individuals are taken to Franklin County Jail for the booking process, where their identity is confirmed, charges are reviewed, and decisions are made about whether they will be released on bail or detained.
The arrested individual should remain silent during booking, as anything said could be used against them. It’s important to wait for legal representation before answering questions.
The booking process at Franklin County Jail includes the following steps:
The booking process can take anywhere from one hour to 48 hours. For questions about an arrestee’s bond or bail, contact the facility at 540-483-3020.
If someone has been booked at Franklin County Jail in Rocky Mount, their next steps may include:
1. Release without posting bail, provided they agree to attend court.
2. Detainment until their trial.
3. Posting bail or bond to secure release. For the exact amount, call 540-483-3020.
There are a variety of payment methods available for bail.
For a full guide to the bail process in Franklin County, Virginia, visit the Franklin County Jail Bail Information Page.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the Franklin County Jail? What is the Schedule?
70 East Court Street
Rocky Mount, VA 24151
540-483-3020
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 540-483-3020 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!
DAY | TIMES |
SUNDAY | 2:00PM - 4:00PM 7:00PM - 10:00PM |
TUESDAY | 7:00PM - 10:00PM |
THURSDAY | 7:00PM - 10:00PM |
SATURDAY | 7:00PM - 10:00PM |
Franklin County Jail uses PayTel Connect for visiting an inmate - These are video visits.
It works like this:
Franklin County Jail uses PayTel Connect for visiting an inmate with video.
It works like this:
For more information, including dress codes, rules and guidelines, visiting hours and more, check out our Visitation Page.
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 540-483-3020 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Franklin County Jail?
Franklin County Jail uses PayTel Connect for visiting an inmate - These are video visits.
It works like this:
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 540-483-3020 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Franklin County Jail?
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 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 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.
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Franklin County Jail - VA
Inmate Name
70 E Court Street - Ste 101
Rocky Mount, VA 24151
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 follow these steps:
For all information, tips and procedures for sending money to an inmate in Franklin County Jail, 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’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 540-483-3020 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Franklin County Jail?
To receive phone calls from inmates in Franklin County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:
For all the information regarding phone calls with Franklin County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, costs, limits, tablet rental and more visit our Inmate Phone 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 540-483-3020 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow 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 Full Name & Inmate ID#
Franklin County Jail - VA
PO Box 2925
PMB 79078
San Antonio, TX 78299-2925
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Franklin County Jail - VA
Inmate Name
70 E Court Street - Ste 101
Rocky Mount, VA 24151
Newspapers
Local or national newspapers may also be mailed to the inmate as long as they are mailed directly from the newspaper 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 below.
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. No more than three books may be shipped at any one time.
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 Jail - VA
Inmate Name
70 E Court Street - Ste 101
Rocky Mount, VA 24151
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.
Envelopes
The Franklin County Jail also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates.
Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Franklin County Jail - VA
PO Box 2925
PMB 79078
San Antonio, TX 78299-2925
Legal Mail
Send all legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Franklin County Jail - VA
Inmate Name
70 E Court Street - Ste 101
Rocky Mount, VA 24151
Newspapers
Local or national newspapers may also be mailed to the inmate as long as they are mailed directly from the newspaper 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 below.
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. No more than three books may be shipped at any one time.
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 Jail - VA
Inmate Name
70 E Court Street - Ste 101
Rocky Mount, VA 24151
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 540-483-3020 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Franklin County Jail, 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 Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 540-483-3020 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Franklin County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
How inteleMESSAGE Works
Cost to send messages
Paytel App Download
Check to see if Tablets are Available in Franklin County Jail for rent to your inmate. Tablets can be used for phone calls, messaging, education, and entertainment.
To send a secure email message to an inmate in Franklin County Jail follow these steps:
How inteleMESSAGE Works
For all information on rates, and how to Text/Email an Inmate in Franklin County Jail check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Franklin County.
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 540-483-3020 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessDo Inmates in the Franklin County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?
Tablets can be used by inmates, for the following things:
Contact Paytel online, or call the Franklin County Jail directly at 540-483-3020 to rent a tablet for your inmate.
If you want download the Paytel App, click the image below:
How can you rent a tablet for an inmate in Franklin County? Read the following:
Tablets can be used by inmates, for the following things:
Contact Paytel online, or call the Franklin County Jail directly at 540-483-3020 to rent a tablet for your inmate.
To find out everything you need to know about renting a tablet, what it can be used for, how much it costs, and more, check out our Tablet Page 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 Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 540-483-3020 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessWhat are the other City and County Jails in Franklin County?
What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Franklin County?
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