Franklin County Jail Inmates are housed in various county jails including Harding

Q: Does Franklin County have bail?

Does Franklin County have bail? Yes, Franklin County recognizes most types of bonds. Bail is a Constitutional right. This means most defendants can qualify for pre-trial release on their own recognizance, cash bail, or a surety bond.

Q: What kind of bonds are accepted in Franklin County?

What kind of bonds are accepted in Franklin County? Iowa recognizes most types of bonds. The court will consider what type of bonds will be accepted depending on the circumstances of the arrest. Defendants can qualify for pre-trial release on their own recognizance, cash bail, or a surety bond.

Q: Who can set bail in Franklin County?

Who can set bail in Franklin County? Bail for less serious, nonviolent crimes are set according to a predetermined bail schedule and can range from $300-$25,000. For more serious & violent crimes, or when the defendant does not qualify for immediate release, bail must be set by a judge.

Q: When is bail set in Franklin County Iowa?

When is bail set in Franklin County Iowa? For less serious, nonviolent crimes bail is set according to a predetermined bail schedule and this information will be available during processing. For crimes requiring a judge to set bail the defendant will usually be within 24 hours of arrest.

Q: How do I find out if someone has been arrested and booked into the Franklin County Jail Inmates are housed in various county jails including Harding?

How do I find out if someone has been arrested and booked into the Franklin County Jail Inmates are housed in various county jails including Harding? To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the Franklin County Jail Inmates are housed in various county jails including Harding, call the jail’s booking line at 641-456-2731. 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 Inmates are housed in various county jails including Harding Booking Roster

Q: What happens during booking in Franklin County?

What happens during booking in Franklin County? 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.

Q: What is the booking process like at the Franklin County Jail Inmates are housed in various county jails including Harding?

What is the booking process like at the Franklin County Jail Inmates are housed in various county jails including Harding? 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 Iowa 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.

Q: What kind of questions are asked during booking?

What kind of questions are asked during booking? 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. What happens with an offender’s personal property during booking? 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. If the offender remains in jail for any length of time, the Franklin County Jail Inmates are housed in various county jails including Harding will allow a friend or family member to pick up the inmate's property if the offender gives written authorization for a named person to do so. To find out the days and times for picking up an inmate's property, and what you will need to bring to verify your identity, call the jail at 641-456-2731 during business hours.

Q: How long does the Franklin County Jail Inmates are housed in various county jails including Harding booking process take?

How long does the Franklin County Jail Inmates are housed in various county jails including Harding booking process take? 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. What happens after an offender is booked into the Franklin County Jail Inmates are housed in various county jails including Harding? 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 Inmates are housed in various county jails including Harding 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.

Question 1

How Do You Find Someone in the Franklin County Jail Inmates are housed in various county jails including Harding?

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To search for an inmate in the Franklin County Jail Inmates are housed in various county jails including Harding, 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 641-456-2731 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an offender's criminal court case and docket schedule online for Franklin County and any other county in Iowa.

Franklin County Jail Inmates are housed in various county jails including Harding Inmate Search

The Franklin County Jail Inmates are housed in various county jails including Harding maintains an average of 0 offenders in custody on any given day. The Franklin County Jail Inmates are housed in various county jails including Harding 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 601 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 Iowa 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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Question 2

About the Franklin County Jail Inmates are housed in various county jails including Harding

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People arrested in Franklin County are housed at one of the four jails below.

Hardin County Jail
Eldora
641-939-8194

Butler County Jail
Allison, Iowa
319-267-2410

Wright County Jail
Clarion, Iowa
515-602-6152

Cerro Gordo County Jail
Mason City, Iowa
641-421-3004

Jail (Main): 641-456-2731

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Question 3

Recent Bookings & Arrests

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How does the booking process work at Franklin County Jail Inmates are housed in various county jails including Harding?

Once someone is arrested, they are taken to Franklin County Jail Inmates are housed in various county jails including Harding for booking. This process involves identifying the individual, determining charges, and deciding if they will be released on their own recognizance, released on bail, or held in custody until their court date.

It’s important for the arrestee to stay silent, as anything they say can be used against them. The best advice is to avoid answering any questions about the arrest until legal counsel is present.

The booking process at Franklin County Jail Inmates are housed in various county jails including Harding typically includes the following steps:

Verifying identity.
Taking a mugshot.
Answering questions regarding medical, mental health, and substance use history.
DNA collection, if required.
Conducting a thorough search.
Confiscating personal belongings.
Providing a free phone call.

Depending on circumstances, booking can take anywhere from one hour to up to 48 hours, especially during busy periods or if the individual is uncooperative. For questions about paying an arrestee’s bond or bail amount, contact the facility at 641-456-2731.

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Directions / Map to the Franklin County Jail Inmates are housed in various county jails including Harding

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Question 5

Inmate Bail and Bonding

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What is the process to pay bail for someone detained in Franklin County?

After an individual is apprehended and taken to Franklin County Jail Inmates are housed in various county jails including Harding in Hampton for booking, their release options vary based on the situation:

1. They might be released without bail, on the condition they appear in court on a scheduled date.
2. They may be detained until their court appearance.
3. They may be eligible for release after posting a bail or bond. Call 641-456-2731 for the exact bail amount.

There are different ways to settle an individual's bail or bond.

Bail can be paid using cash, a money order, or a credit card.
A licensed bail bondsman in Franklin County can assist with payment.
Real estate located in the county can be used as bail collateral.

For more information on the bail process in Franklin County, Iowa, visit the Franklin County Jail Inmates are housed in various county jails including Harding Bail Information Page.

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Question 6

Inmate Visitation

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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Franklin County Jail Inmates are housed in various county jails including Harding? What is the Schedule?

Franklin County Jail Inmates are housed in various county jails including Harding ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

12 1st Avenue Northwest
Hampton, IA 50441
641-456-2731

Visits are 30 minutes.
You must be on the inmate's visitor list.
The actual visitation times may depend on the inmate and their housing location. Call 641-456-2731 and get your inmate's times and make an appointment to visit.
Inmates are allowed one visit per week.
A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per inmate.
Visitors must have a government issued photo ID.
Dress professionally with non-revealing clothing.

ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 641-456-2731 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!

DAY	TIMES
SUNDAY	9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM
MONDAY	9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM
TUESDAY	9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM
WEDNESDAY	9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM
THURSDAY	9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM
FRIDAY	9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM
SATURDAY	9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Franklin County Jail Inmates are housed in various county jails including Harding’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 641-456-2731 for further assistance.

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Question 7

Remote Video Visitation

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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 Inmates are housed in various county jails including Harding?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Franklin County Jail Inmates are housed in various county jails including Harding’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 641-456-2731 for further assistance.

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Question 8

Inmate Money Accounts

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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Franklin County Jail Inmates are housed in various county jails including Harding?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Franklin County Jail Inmates are housed in various county jails including Harding’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 641-456-2731 for further assistance.

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Question 9

Inmate Phone Contact

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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Franklin County Jail Inmates are housed in various county jails including Harding?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Franklin County Jail Inmates are housed in various county jails including Harding’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 641-456-2731 for further assistance.

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Question 10

Mailing an Inmate

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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Franklin County Jail Inmates are housed in various county jails including Harding, and what can I send them?

Franklin County Jail Inmates are housed in various county jails including Harding Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Franklin County Jail Inmates are housed in various county jails including Harding 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 Inmates are housed in various county jails including Harding 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:
12 1st Avenue Northwest
Hampton, IA 50441

Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
12 1st Avenue Northwest
Hampton, IA 50441

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 Inmates are housed in various county jails including Harding 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 Inmates are housed in various county jails including Harding 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:
12 1st Avenue Northwest
Hampton, IA 50441

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Franklin County Jail Inmates are housed in various county jails including Harding’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 641-456-2731 for further assistance.

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Question 11

Inmate Commissary

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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Franklin County Jail Inmates are housed in various county jails including Harding, 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 Inmates are housed in various county jails including Harding’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 641-456-2731 for further assistance.

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Question 12

Texting and Emailing an Inmate

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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Franklin County Jail Inmates are housed in various county jails including Harding using an Online Messaging Service?

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Question 13

Inmate Tablets

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Do Inmates in the Franklin County Jail Inmates are housed in various county jails including Harding have Access to Tablets or Computers?

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Question 14

Other Jails in Franklin County

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What are the other City and County Jails in Franklin County?

Franklin County County Jails

Franklin County Jail Inmates are housed in various county jails including Harding

Franklin County Juvenile Facilities

Central Iowa Juvenile Detention Center

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Question 15

Other Jails Nearby

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What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Franklin County?

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People arrested in Franklin County are housed at one of the four jails below.

How does the booking process work at Franklin County Jail Inmates are housed in various county jails including Harding?

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