Franklin County Juvenile Detention Center Inmate Mail
When mailing a letter or postcard to an inmate, please address your mail as follows:
Juvenile's first and last name
Franklin County Juvenile Detention Center
409 East Washington
Benton, IL 62812
All mail sent to an inmate at the Franklin County Juvenile Detention Center must include the sender's name and mailing address in the top left corner of the envelope or postcard.
Failure to include your return address will most likely result in your mail NOT being delivered and your letter destroyed.
Main Phone: 618-438-2222
The information below provides complete instructions regarding the Franklin County Juvenile Detention Center Inmate Mail Policies, Mail Instructions, what type of mail is NOT allowed, Rules for Mailing letters, photos, postcards, emailing an inmate, magazines, newspapers, books and packages to Franklin County Juvenile Detention Center in Benton, Illinois.
Follow these instructions exactly to help ensure that your inmate receives his/her mail and not have it thrown away.
The Franklin County Juvenile Detention Center has a zero-tolerance policy regarding mail violations.
How to address your Inmate's Postcard or Envelope
Inmate's First and Last Name
Juvenile's first and last name
Franklin County Juvenile Detention Center
409 East Washington
Benton, IL 62812
All mail sent to an inmate at the Franklin County Juvenile Detention Center must include the senders name and mailing address in the top left corner of the envelope or postcard.
Failure to include your return address will most likely result in your mail NOT being delivered and discarded.
To confirm the mailing address and/or any new policies regarding inmate mail call 618-438-2222 or check the most recent updates on the jail's website by going here.
1. Enroll in an account with Securus Technologies.
2. Choose one of three account types, Securus Debit, Advance Connect or Direct Bill.
3. Choose [facility_name_1}, then connect with your inmate.
4. If you have any questions, call Securus: 972-734-1111 or 800-844-6591.
To find out fees, how to's, calling times, limits on phone calls and other systems Securus has do that you can communicate with your Franklin County inmate, check out our Inmate Phone Page.
NOTE: All of your inmate's phone calls are recorded and stored. It is advised not to discuss their pending case.
Franklin County Juvenile Detention Center uses the service of Lattice Inmate Phone Systems for phone communication between inmates and their friends and family.
There are two different types of phone accounts you can sign up and pay for:
Cost: The cost of phone calls ranges from $0.21 and $0.25 per minute.
If you are having difficulty accessing the website, there are two other methods for setting up, and paying for an inmate's phone account:
Lattice Incorporated
PO Box 536
Collingswood, NJ 08108
Support
FAQ
Phone - 888-843-1972
Contact online
For all the information regarding phone calls with Franklin County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, limits and more visit our Inmate Phone Page.
For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages or sending money to an inmate in Franklin County Juvenile Detention Center check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Franklin County.