Franklin County Detention Center is a 72-bed jail based in Carnesville, Franklin County, Georgia. You can reach them anytime for inmate information at 706-384-2525.
Arrested individuals, whether for misdemeanors or felonies, are brought here for booking and processing. Depending on the charges, they may remain incarcerated until they are either bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or held until their trial concludes.
The inmate search tool allows you to access the facility's inmate roster and see who is currently in custody.
Inmates sentenced to less than one year will serve their time at this jail. Sentences longer than one year result in transfers to either the Georgia State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides all the information you need regarding inmate services, including the visitation schedule, how to fund an inmate's account, sending mail, receiving phone calls, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond details, and commissary purchases.
It's important to save the inmate's jail ID or booking number for correspondence. If you cannot locate it online, contact Franklin County Detention Center at 706-384-2525 for help.
Phone: 706-384-2525
Physical Address:
1 James Little Street
Carnesville, GA 30521
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Franklin County Detention Center
1 James Little Street
P.O. Box 310
Carnesville, GA 30521
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Franklin County Detention Center
1 James Little Street
P.O. Box 310
Carnesville, GA 30521
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 706-384-2525 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an Franklin County offender's Criminal Court Case online.
Franklin County Detention Center Inmate Search
The Franklin County Detention Center maintains an average of 72 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 2,720 offenders.
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The Franklin County Detention Center is responsible for the housing and care of those who are accused or convicted of committing a misdemeanor or felony in Franklin County as they wait for their trial or as they serve their sentence, usually less than one year.
It serves many law enforcement organizations including the Sheriff’s Department, local police, Immigration, and other surrounding counties as needed.
The jail is a one story brick building located at 1 Little Street, which is at the intersection of Ginn Street and Lavonia Road in Carnesville, Georgia.
If you have questions regarding an inmate or the programs and services provided, the staff can be reached at 706-384-2525, and an online listing of all the detainees is published for your own investigation.
Upon intake, the booking process is completed, which includes a medical screening, fingerprinting and mugshots, DNA sample, along with an assessment to determine security needs, medical needs, mental health requirements, and housing assignment.
Staff is available to transport all inmates to court dates and any medical appointments or emergency needs, as well as inspecting all mail for contraband, receiving commissary funds and other money for inmates, maintaining the safety of the community and the security of the facility, and other tasks.
The Franklin County Detention Center also provides several other services to inmates including basic needs in meals, laundry, and hygiene items, and programs including AA, counseling, religious programs, education, recreation, and opportunities to grow social and life skills.
Along with the efforts made by the staff, reduced recidivism is seen when inmates are able to stay in contact and supported by their family or friends who are not incarcerated so mail, phones, and visits are provided.
Visits are in person, and are via video and an account is created online to book and complete visits, allowing both visitors and inmates to schedule a visit.
Phone accounts are also registered online, and allow for inmates to make outgoing calls during the daytime and evening hours when they are not participating in a task or program.
Information for money for an inmate’s commissary can be found on our Inmate Money page.
All personal mail is sent to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Franklin County Detention Center
1 James Little Street
P.O. Box 310
Carnesville, GA 30521
Staff will open each piece and look for contraband, which is removed before it is given to the inmate.
Legal mail, money orders, books and newspaper and magazine subscriptions are mailed to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Franklin County Detention Center
1 James Little Street
P.O. Box 310
Carnesville, GA 30521
After arrest, individuals are processed at Franklin County Detention Center, where they undergo a series of steps that determine their charges and whether they’ll be released on their own recognizance, allowed to post bail, or held until their court date.
The first rule for anyone arrested is to remain silent. Anything they say can be used in court, so it’s best to speak only to an attorney about the incident.
Here are the typical stages of the booking process at Franklin County Detention Center:
Booking time varies, with some cases completed in an hour, but more complex cases, or those involving uncooperative behavior, can take up to 48 hours. If you need details about an offender’s bail or bond, contact the facility at 706-384-2525.
If someone is taken to Franklin County Detention Center in Carnesville for booking, the next steps depend on their case:
1. The individual may be released without bail, under a promise to appear at a court hearing.
2. They could be held in custody until their trial.
3. They may post a bail or bond for release. To find out the exact bail amount, call 706-384-2525.
Bail payments can be handled in various ways.
For a comprehensive guide to the bail process in Franklin County, Georgia, visit the Franklin County Detention Center Bail FAQ page.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Franklin County Detention Center? What is the Schedule?
1 James Little Street
Carnesville, GA 30521
706-384-2525
Schedule Video Visits online with Paytel
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | NO on site VISITS |
| MONDAY | 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM |
| TUESDAY | 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM |
| THURSDAY | 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM |
| FRIDAY | 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM |
| SATURDAY | 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM |
Schedule Video Visits online with Paytel
REMOTE VISITATION SCHEDULE
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
| MONDAY | 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
| TUESDAY | 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
| THURSDAY | 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
| FRIDAY | 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
| SATURDAY | 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Franklin County Detention Center uses PayTel Connect for visiting an inmate - These are video visits.
It works like this:
Franklin County Detention Center 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 Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 706-384-2525 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?
Franklin County Detention Center 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 Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 706-384-2525 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Franklin County Detention Center?
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 Detention Center 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 Detention Center 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 Detention Center
1 James Little Street
P.O. Box 310
Carnesville, GA 30521
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 Detention Center follow these steps:
For all information, tips and procedures for sending money to an inmate in Franklin County Detention Center, 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 Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 706-384-2525 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Franklin County Detention Center?
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 Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 706-384-2525 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
1 James Little Street
P.O. Box 310
Carnesville, GA 30521
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Franklin County Detention Center
1 James Little Street
P.O. Box 310
Carnesville, GA 30521
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
1 James Little Street
P.O. Box 310
Carnesville, GA 30521
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
1 James Little Street
P.O. Box 310
Carnesville, GA 30521
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 706-384-2525 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?
Search for JailATM services for Franklin County Detention Center.
Make an inmate deposit with JailATM for Franklin County Detention Center.
Note: While JailATM offers the following inmate services, Franklin County Detention Center may not allow all of them. Check on the JailATM website to confirm. Services available through JailATM are subject to change with no notice.
Send Gift Packs
Franklin County Detention Center has an agreement with JailATM, which ships predetermined Gift Packs of candy, snacks and hygiene products to the inmate. Check the JailATM website to see if they allow Gift Packs.
These can be ordered by you online and are delivered directly to the inmate.
To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Franklin County Detention Center follow these steps:
For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages or sending money to an inmate in Franklin County Detention Center 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 Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 706-384-2525 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?
How inteleMESSAGE Works
Cost to send messages
Paytel App Download
Check to see if Tablets are Available in Franklin County Detention Center 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 Detention Center follow these steps:
How inteleMESSAGE Works
For all information on rates, and how to Text/Email an Inmate in Franklin County Detention Center 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 Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 706-384-2525 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Franklin County Detention Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?
Tablets can be used by inmates, for the following things:
Contact Paytel online, or call the Franklin County Detention Center directly at 706-384-2525 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 Detention Center directly at 706-384-2525 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 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 Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 706-384-2525 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 & Detention Center, Franklin County Jail & Detention Center, Georgia, Franklin.
