Every detail on this page is checked by hand, not scraped. This unofficial directory helps friends and family of incarcerated individuals find critical information — inmate lists, locations, bail resources, visitation hours, rules, and text, phone, email, and mail services — for jails, detention centers, and prisons across the United States.
Have a question about an inmate? The 220-bed Franklin County Jail takes calls 24 hours a day at 256-332-8425.
People arrested in the county for misdemeanors and felonies are brought to this jail for booking and processing. If their charges require detention, they stay until they are bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or held until a trial resolves their case.
To see who is locked up here, use the inmate search tool.
Inmates who get less than a year serve it at this jail. Inmates who get more than a year go to the Alabama State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page shows you how to use the jail roster, get directions, and access inmate services, including visitation, account deposits, mail, phone calls, voicemail, email and text messaging, tablet rentals, bail bonds, and commissary.
Save the inmate’s jail ID or booking number for sending mail and messages. If you can’t find it online, call Franklin County Jail at 256-332-8425.
Phone: 256-332-8425
Physical Address:
748 Walnut Gate Road
Russellville, AL 35654
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Franklin County Detention Center
748 Walnut Gate Road
Russellville, AL 35654
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Franklin County Detention Center
748 Walnut Gate Road
Russellville, AL 35654
Other Jails and Prisons
Go to the Official Jail Inmate Roster to search for an inmate in the Franklin County Jail. You can review their charges, check their bond amount, see when they can get visits, and view their mugshot. For more details, call 256-332-8425. Want court information on a criminal case in Alabama? Search the Alacourt ACCESS V2.0 Portal.
Franklin County Jail Inmate Search
You’ll find answers about finding an inmate in the Franklin County Jail, how jail rosters work, and what happens after an arrest and booking in our Frequently Asked Questions and Answers. For further assistance, call 256-332-8425.
With a licensed capacity of 220 inmates, the Franklin County Jail is often forced to make room for many more offenders, especially on weekends. Most city and county jails turn over at least 40% of their population every month. Another 30% turns over every 90 days and another 20% every six months, while about 8-9% stay between six and twelve months. Inmates held longer than twelve months are generally facing serious charges like rape or murder. Because those cases take longer to prepare for trial, offenders arrested in Franklin County stay in custody at the Franklin County facility much longer.
Every year, Franklin County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 4,400 offenders.
Located on the outskirts of town where it has empty fields surrounding the majority of the building, the sprawling campus that houses the Franklin County Jail and Franklin County Sheriff’s Office operates around the clock every day of the year. The white siding makes it easy to see, and for all visits, money deposits, and other things jail related, the Mike Green Law Enforcement Center entrance is the main entrance for the jail.
Opened on March 17, 2008, the Franklin County Detention Center at 748 Walnut Gate Road in Russellville can house about 220 inmates. The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office runs it, a jail administrator oversees daily operations, and Southern Health Partners provides medical care. It holds men and women arrested on misdemeanor and felony charges who are waiting for trial or bond, as well as people serving sentences of under a year. Call the detention center at (256) 332-8425. The sheriff’s main number, (256) 332-8820, is answered 24 hours a day.
Check whether someone is in custody using the sheriff’s roster at https://www.franklinsheriff.org/roster-choose. It shows charges, bond amounts, and mugshots. Alabama Rule of Criminal Procedure 4.3 requires an initial appearance before a judge without unnecessary delay and within 72 hours of arrest. Franklin County is the Thirty-fourth Judicial Circuit. Court records are searchable on Alacourt (https://v2.alacourt.com/), and the sheriff posts a Most Wanted list on its website. If you think someone has an outstanding warrant, call the sheriff’s office or an attorney before they turn themselves in.
Franklin County gives families three ways to post a secured bond. For a cash bond, pay the full amount at the circuit clerk’s office in the courthouse and bring the receipt to the jail; the money is returned after the case ends, minus any costs and fines the judge orders. A property bond needs an assessment from the Revenue Commissioner’s office showing the property is worth at least the bond amount. Several properties can be combined, and every owner has to sign. You can also go through a bail bond company licensed in Franklin County. Every bond carries a $35 filing fee, paid by money order made out to the Franklin County Circuit Clerk. Judges can also release people on personal recognizance or an unsecured appearance bond.
Some background on Alabama bail law: the state Constitution guarantees bail to most defendants, except in capital cases where the proof is evident or the presumption great. Aniah’s Law (2022) lets a judge deny bail after a detention hearing for murder; first-degree kidnapping, rape, sodomy, sexual torture, domestic violence, human trafficking, burglary, arson, and robbery; aggravated child abuse and certain offenses against children; and terrorism. In May 2026, Amendment 1 (81.6% yes) added solicitation, attempt, or conspiracy to commit murder, and shooting into an occupied building or vehicle. Rule 7.2 recommends $10,000–$60,000 for a Class A felony, $5,000–$30,000 for Class B, $300–$6,000 for a Class A misdemeanor, and $1,000–$7,500 for DUI, but judges can depart from those ranges.
Each inmate gets two free 30-minute video visits a week, and more visits cost $7.50 each. Visits take place Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., either at the kiosks in the lobby or remotely through GettingOut (gettingout.com). New arrivals can’t have visitors until booking is complete, and visits stop when a pod is on lockdown. Bring a government-issued photo ID and dress conservatively. There is no public bus to Walnut Gate Road, so plan to drive. Exxon at 27534 AL-24 and Southside Quick Mart at 12301 US-43 are nearby for fuel, and Wendy’s at 13679 Hwy 43 and Jack’s Family Restaurant at 13640 Hwy 43 are close for food.
Address letters to the inmate’s name at 748 Walnut Gate Road, Russellville, AL 35654, and include your name and return address. Mail without them may be destroyed. Letters must be written in pen or pencil or typed. Greeting cards, blank paper, padded envelopes, perfume, glitter, staples, tape, food, photos with nudity, third-party letters, cash, and personal checks are all rejected. Commissary orders are placed on Tuesdays and delivered on Wednesdays. Add money at the lobby kiosk, by mailed money order, or online through Inmate Canteen. Phones use a six-digit PIN through GettingOut (ViaPath), and you can fund an account at the kiosk, by phone at (866) 516-0115, or online. During the first 72 hours, families may drop off a small set of new, unopened basics: one clear storage container, white T-shirts, underwear, socks, bras without underwire, a towel and washcloth, a toothbrush, and clear bottles of deodorant, shampoo, and body wash.
Following an arrest, individuals are processed at Franklin County Jail. The booking process confirms identity, charges, and whether the individual will be released, granted bail, or held until court.
It is advisable to remain silent during booking, as anything said can be used against the individual later. Legal counsel should be consulted before any statements are made.
The booking steps at Franklin County Jail include:
Depending on circumstances, the booking process can take one hour or up to 48 hours. To inquire about posting bond for an arrestee, contact the facility at 256-332-8425.
Once arrested, an individual may be brought to Franklin County Jail in Russellville for processing. The next steps vary:
1. The individual may be released without paying bail and ordered to appear on a set date.
2. The individual could be held in jail until their hearing.
3. Posting bail or bond allows them to be released. Call 256-332-8425 to confirm the bail amount.
There are several ways to pay an individual’s bail.
For more information about bail in Franklin County, Alabama, see the Franklin County Jail Bail Guide.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Franklin County Jail? What is the Schedule?
748 Walnut Gate Road
Russellville, AL 35654
256-332-8425
ON SITE VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 256-332-8425 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!
| DAY | TIMES |
| MONDAY | 8:00AM - 4:30PM |
| TUESDAY | 8:00AM - 4:30PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 8:00AM - 4:30PM |
| THURSDAY | 8:00AM - 4:30PM |
| FRIDAY | 8:00AM - 4:30PM |
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: 256-332-8425
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 256-332-8425 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 256-332-8425 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Franklin County Jail?
Instructions on purchasing commissary items for an inmate:
NOTE: Franklin County Jail may only allow online deposits for local commissary purchasing.
1. Register or Log in to your account at Inmate Canteen.
2. Select the facility where the inmate is located and the inmate you wish to purchase commissary items for.
3. Select the "Purchase Items" option.
4. Follow the prompts on screen to purchase items for an inmate.
Inmate Canteen Customer Service can be reached at 715-690-2965, or by email at support@inmatecanteen.com.
For all information, tips and to see the hundreds of available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Franklin County Jail, or to see how deposit money so that your inmate can purchase their own commissary, 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’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 256-332-8425 for further assistance.
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How 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:
1. Start by confirming that Franklin County Jail has the phone service you need to communicate with your inmate by the facility lookup here.
2. In the meantime, you can create an account here for GettingOut.
3. Then add funds to your account. This account can be controlled by just you, or by both you and your inmate.
4. Last, select Franklin County Jail, and then the inmate you wish to communicate with.
Franklin County Services that are provided by GettingOut, a GTL company:
- Phone Calls & Voicemail
- Video Visits (from home or jail lobby)
- Email & Photo Sharing
- Tablet Rental
- Deposits
Phone & Voicemail Fees
1. GettingOut charges $0.25 per minute for all phone calls, prepaid or collect, within Alabama.
2. Prepaid calls between Alabama and other states costs $0.21 per minute. International calls are $0.95 per minute.
3. There is a fee of $3.00 every time you add money to your account online, and it costs $5.95 if you add funds over the phone with a live agent.
4. You can also leave an inmate a short voice message for a flat fee of $1.25.
Note: Rates are subject to change.
Types of Phone Calls
Collect Calls
Collect calls allow you to accept and pay for calls to your land line (only) phone account. This means that if you accept your call from your inmate, all the charges for that call will then be billed to your land line phone account and will show up and be listed on your next local phone bill. Additional fees, costs, restrictions may apply.
Prepaid calls (Direct Calls)
With Prepaid Calls you can set up your account so that the inmate can only call you and/or you can just deposit money in their account and they can purchase prepaid phone cards through their commissary and call whoever they choose, provided the Franklin County Jail approves of the phone number.
Quick Connect
Quick connect is an alternative to collect calls. It allows you to quickly pay for a phone call with your credit card. When your inmate calls you, follow the instructions from the automated voice system to pay for that one phone call, directly billed to your card.
Customer Service
If you have any questions about the Franklin County Jail GettingOut phone services, you can call them at 866-516-0115.
* All the information you need to understand making and receiving phone calls with inmates in Franklin County, can be found on 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 256-332-8425 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 Full Name & Inmate ID #
Franklin County Detention Center
748 Walnut Gate Road
Russellville, AL 35654
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Franklin County Detention Center
748 Walnut Gate Road
Russellville, AL 35654
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 Full Name & Inmate ID #
Franklin County Detention Center
748 Walnut Gate Road
Russellville, AL 35654
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 Full Name & Inmate ID #
Franklin County Detention Center
748 Walnut Gate Road
Russellville, AL 35654
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 256-332-8425 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?
Inmate Canteen Customer Service can be reached at 715-690-2965, or by email at support@inmatecanteen.com.
NOTE: Franklin County Jail may only allow online deposits for local commissary purchasing.
For best results use google chrome as your browser for accessing Inmate Canteen.
Instructions on purchasing commissary items for an inmate:
To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Franklin County Jail follow these steps:
For all information, tips and to see the hundreds of available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Franklin County Jail, or to see how deposit money so that your inmate can purchase their own commissary, check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Franklin County.
Inmate Canteen Customer Service can be reached at 715-690-2965, or by email at support@inmatecanteen.com.
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 256-332-8425 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 256-332-8425 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 tablets and other services such as phone calls, sign in to your account and click “Rate & Fees Calculator” in the footer (bottom of the page), but the following gives you a general idea.
Game Center:
30-Day Subscription: $4.99, with an additional $1.00 service infrastructure charge ($5.99)
Fourteen-Day Subscription: $2.99, with an additional $0.75 service infrastructure charge ($3.74)
Seven-Day Subscription: $1.99, with an additional $0.50 service infrastructure charge ($2.49)
Unlimited eBooks:
Thirty-Day Subscription: $1.99, with an additional $1.00 service infrastructure charge ($2.99)
Fourteen-Day Subscription: $0.99, with an additional $0.75 service infrastructure charge ($1.74)
Seven-Day Subscription: $0.49, with an additional $0.50 service infrastructure charge ($0.99)
Streaming Music:
Thirty-Day Subscription: $8.99, with an additional $16.00 service infrastructure charge ($24.99)
Fourteen-Day Subscription: $5.99, with an additional $9.00 service infrastructure charge ($14.99)
Seven-Day Subscription: $2.99, with an additional $5.00 service infrastructure charge ($7.99)
Newsfeed
Thirty-Day Subscription: $3.99, with an additional $6.00 service infrastructure charge ($9.99)
Fourteen-Day Subscription: $1.99, with an additional $5.00 service infrastructure charge ($6.99)
Seven-Day Subscription: $0.99, with an additional $3.00 service infrastructure charge ($3.99)
Same Day Subscription Services
Game Center: $0.99, with an additional $0.50 service infrastructure charge ($1.49)
Unlimited eBooks: $0.25, (Total = 0.25)
Newsfeed: $0.24, with an additional $0.75 service infrastructure charge ($0.99)
FM Radio: $0.24, with an additional $0.25 service infrastructure charge ($0.49)
All Subscription and message credit pricing is subject to state and local taxes.
Replacement Components - should your inmate break it...
Tablet: $249.99 per each
Charger: $8.99 per each
Earbuds: $2.99 per each
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 256-332-8425 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 Sheriff, Franklin County Criminal Court, Franklin County Detention Center, Franklin County Jail Alabama, Franklin County Inmate Search, Franklin County Arrests.
The Franklin County Jail serves the following cities and towns of Franklin County: Belgreen, Hodges, Phil Campbell, Red Bay, Russellville and Vina.
