Franklin County Regional Jail
Franklin County Regional Jail
If you need information on an inmate, the 326-bed Franklin County Regional Jail is available 24 hours a day at 502-875-8782.
Law enforcement brings people arrested for misdemeanors and felonies in this county to this facility for booking and processing. If the charges require it, they remain here until they are bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or ordered held until their trial is decided.
Check the inmate search tool for a roster of those who have been arrested and are still in custody.
Inmates who are convicted and sentenced to under a year stay here. Those with longer sentences are sent to the Kentucky State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page walks you through searching the official roster, calling the facility at 502-875-8782, getting directions, and using inmate services such as visitation, account funding, mail, phone calls, voicemail, email and text, tablet rentals, bail, and commissary.
Make a note of the inmate’s booking number or jail ID, since mail and other services often require it. If it isn’t online, call Franklin County Regional Jail at 502-875-8782.
Inmate Services
Phone
502-875-8782Mailing address (personal mail)
Mailing address (legal mail or subscriptions)
Franklin County Jail
P.O. Box 4068
Frankfort, KY 40604-4068
Franklin County Regional Jail
P.O. Box 4068
Frankfort, KY 40604-4068
(US Postal Money Orders)
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Franklin County Regional 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 502-875-8782 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an Offender's Criminal Court Case in either the District Court or the Circuit Court,
Franklin County Regional Jail Inmate Search
The Franklin County Regional Jail maintains an average of 326 offenders in custody on any given day. The Franklin County Regional 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 6,520 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 Kentucky 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.
Find a court date or a court case.
We also provide photos of the jail that we have collected over the years.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessThe 326-bed Franklin County Regional Jail, which includes the 95-bed non-secure RCC, is the main jail for the Franklin County along with surrounding communities, serving several towns and cities as a regional facility.
Inmates who are housed at the Franklin County Regional Jail are facing felony or misdemeanor charges and are waiting for their trial or serving their sentence as provided by the court. Status updates for inmates are posted in the online lookup as well as available by calling 502-875-8782 where you can also voice any concerns or health concerns for the inmate.
During incarceration each offender will receive the medical, dental, and mental health care that they need, and all emergency situations will be addressed immediately. There are also three healthy meals each day, access to commissary accounts that allow for additional items and hygiene supplies to be purchased, recreational time, and educational opportunities.
Programs that run each week include GED, AA, Parenting, Writing, Bible Study, RISE, and other programs that may vary depending upon time of year or security clearance of the inmate. A work release program permits those assigned to it to maintain their prior employment during their incarceration, leaving the jail each day to attend work and returning at the end of their shift each day.
Phones are available and can be funded through family and friends to maintain contact through an online service or through the lobby kiosk.
Inmates at also have access to tablets, allowing for visitations online, phone calls, messages, photographs, a library, and other capabilities.
Mail is also accepted through the post office and can be sent to the inmate at the jail directly:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Franklin County Jail
PO Box 76550
Highland Heights, KY 41076
... where it will be checked for a return address, contraband, Polaroids, adult content, and any items other than a letter or postcard will be removed before final delivery.
Visits are all video based, and can be scheduled and accessed online or via the kiosk that is located in the jail lobby, where they must be first scheduled in advance and then will be accessible during the assigned time.
- Jail (Main): 502-875-8782
The booking procedure at Franklin County Regional Jail
After an arrest, individuals are taken to Franklin County Regional 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 Regional Jail includes the following steps:
- Personal identification confirmation.
- Mugshots for record-keeping.
- Answering health-related questions and inquiries about criminal history.
- DNA collection may be required.
- Conducting a thorough body search.
- Securing personal belongings.
- Providing a phone call.
For questions about an arrestee’s bond or bail, contact the facility at 502-875-8782.
How to handle bail after an arrest in Franklin County
If someone has been booked at Franklin County Regional Jail in Frankfort, 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 502-875-8782.
There are a variety of payment methods available for bail.
- The usual way to post a cash bond is to pay the full amount at the jail bonding window or the clerk of court by cash, cashier's check or money order; many jails also offer card payment through a lobby kiosk or online bond vendor for a fee, and you should bring the inmate's full name and booking number (call 502-875-8782 for the jail).
- Assistance is available from licensed bail bond companies in Franklin County.
- Real property bonds are accepted in many courts: an owner may offer land or a home after showing clear title and equity of at least the bond, often double, with a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value, and the court that set bail approves it.
For a full guide to the bail process in Franklin County, Kentucky, visit the Franklin County Regional Jail Bail Information Page.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the Franklin County Regional Jail? What is the Schedule?
Franklin County Regional Jail on-site Inmate Visitation Schedule
400 Coffee Tree Road
Frankfort, KY 40601
502-875-8782
- First, you must register with Inmate Sales, and then schedule a visit.
- Each inmate is allowed an unlimited amount of visits per day. Remote visitation is $0.20 per minute.
- Proper attire is required. No low-cut blouses, tank tops, short skirts or dresses, tight shorts, hats or any other form of provocative dress will be allowed. Shirt and shoes must be worn.
- All visitors must provide proper state or government issued photo identification (i.e. driver’s license, foreign id or passports) for inmate visitation.
- On Site video visitation is available at no cost.
- A video visit lasts 20 minutes.
- Visitors may only use this system on the inmates assigned visitation day, whenever the inmates have free time.
- All rules set forth for non-contact visitation shall be adhered to when using the video visitation system.
- Any lewd, profane or inappropriate behavior shall result in loss of video visitation privileges for the visitor and/or inmate.
- Each inmate is permitted a maximum of three on site visitors per session.
- Visitation sign-up is limited and on a first-come first serve basis.
- Visitors are encouraged to go online and reserve a visitation time. Purchased visitation minutes are not transferable.
- An adult must accompany all visitors who are under 17 years of age. Children must be monitored at all times.
- Visitors are not allowed to bring any personal belongings with them into the visitation area other than their picture ID and/or a set of keys unless otherwise allowed by the jail.
ON SITE VIDEO VISITATION - * NOTE: Each inmate is assigned one day a week for on-site visits. Check with them for their specific day, then book a time online with Inmate Sales.
| DAY | TIMES |
| SUNDAY | 9:00AM - 6:00PM |
| MONDAY | 9:00AM - 6:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 9:00AM - 6:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 9:00AM - 6:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 9:00AM - 6:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 9:00AM - 6:00PM |
| SATURDAY | 9:00AM - 6:00PM |
Franklin County Regional Jail Remote Inmate Video Visitation
- First, you must register with Inmate Sales, and then schedule a visit.
- Each inmate is allowed an unlimited amount of visits per day. Remote visitation is $0.20 per minute.
- Remote Visits are $0.20 per minute.
REMOTE VIDEO VISITATION
| DAY | TIMES |
| SUNDAY | 6:00AM - 11:00PM |
| MONDAY | 6:00AM - 11:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 6:00AM - 11:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 6:00AM - 11:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 6:00AM - 11:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 6:00AM - 11:00PM |
| SATURDAY | 6:00AM - 11:00PM |
Franklin County Regional Jail uses the services of Inmate Sales, also known as Combined Public Communication (CPC) for visitation communication between inmates and their friends and family members.
In order to have a successful video visit, these are the steps to follow:
- Make sure you have a device a speaker, a camera and a connection to the internet.
- Register with Inmate Sales.
- Find Franklin County Regional Jail
- Select 'New Purchase'
- Choose this facility and a product ('Remote' or 'Onsite' Visit)
- Enter your personal information and purchase minutes.
- Schedule a visit.
Call 877-998-5678 if you have any questions.
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We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Franklin County Regional Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 502-875-8782 for further assistance.
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Franklin County Regional Jail on-site Inmate Visitation Schedule
400 Coffee Tree Road
Frankfort, KY 40601
502-875-8782
- First, you must register with Inmate Sales, and then schedule a visit.
- Each inmate is allowed an unlimited amount of visits per day. Remote visitation is $0.20 per minute.
- Proper attire is required. No low-cut blouses, tank tops, short skirts or dresses, tight shorts, hats or any other form of provocative dress will be allowed. Shirt and shoes must be worn.
- All visitors must provide proper state or government issued photo identification (i.e. driver’s license, foreign id or passports) for inmate visitation.
- On Site video visitation is available at no cost.
- A video visit lasts 20 minutes.
- Visitors may only use this system on the inmates assigned visitation day, whenever the inmates have free time.
- All rules set forth for non-contact visitation shall be adhered to when using the video visitation system.
- Any lewd, profane or inappropriate behavior shall result in loss of video visitation privileges for the visitor and/or inmate.
- Each inmate is permitted a maximum of three on site visitors per session.
- Visitation sign-up is limited and on a first-come first serve basis.
- Visitors are encouraged to go online and reserve a visitation time. Purchased visitation minutes are not transferable.
- An adult must accompany all visitors who are under 17 years of age. Children must be monitored at all times.
- Visitors are not allowed to bring any personal belongings with them into the visitation area other than their picture ID and/or a set of keys unless otherwise allowed by the jail.
ON SITE VIDEO VISITATION - * NOTE: Each inmate is assigned one day a week for on-site visits. Check with them for their specific day, then book a time online with Inmate Sales.
| DAY | TIMES |
| SUNDAY | 9:00AM - 6:00PM |
| MONDAY | 9:00AM - 6:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 9:00AM - 6:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 9:00AM - 6:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 9:00AM - 6:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 9:00AM - 6:00PM |
| SATURDAY | 9:00AM - 6:00PM |
Franklin County Regional Jail Remote Inmate Video Visitation
- First, you must register with Inmate Sales, and then schedule a visit.
- Each inmate is allowed an unlimited amount of visits per day. Remote visitation is $0.20 per minute.
- Remote Visits are $0.20 per minute.
REMOTE VIDEO VISITATION
| DAY | TIMES |
| SUNDAY | 6:00AM - 11:00PM |
| MONDAY | 6:00AM - 11:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 6:00AM - 11:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 6:00AM - 11:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 6:00AM - 11:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 6:00AM - 11:00PM |
| SATURDAY | 6:00AM - 11:00PM |
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Franklin County Regional Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 502-875-8782 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Franklin County Regional Jail?
There are FOUR options for putting money on an inmate's books:
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 Regional 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 Regional Jail first as they may want you to do this online or at the jail kiosk instead.
Make the Money Order out to the payee the jail names (check with the jail first) and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order. Never mail cash or a personal check.
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Franklin County Jail
P.O. Box 4068
Frankfort, KY 40604-4068
Franklin County Regional Jail
P.O. Box 4068
Frankfort, KY 40604-4068
(US Postal Money Orders)
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.
How to Deposit Money Online for an Inmate in Franklin County
To deposit money online for an inmate in Franklin County Regional Jail follow these steps:
- Register to open an account, or Sign In to JailATM, the deposit service used for inmates at Franklin County.
- After registering and signing in, select 'Send Money Now'.
- Choose Kentucky, then choose Franklin County Regional Jail
- Type in your inmate's last name or their Inmate ID.
- Select your inmate.
- Input an amount to deposit to your inmate in Franklin County Regional Jail, and then input your payment method.
- NOTE: JailATM's support page lists a deposit limit of $300 a week per inmate and says the limit can be different at each facility.
- If you need to phone JailATM customer support, call 877-810-0914.
For all information, tips and procedures for sending money to an inmate in Franklin County Regional 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 Regional Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 502-875-8782 for further assistance.
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How Do Inmates in Franklin County Regional Jail Make Phone Calls?
To receive phone calls from inmates in Franklin County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:
- Franklin County Regional Jail uses the services of a company named Inmate Sales.
- Register with them online or call them at 877-998-5678.
- Agents are available M-F from 8:00 AM - 12:00 midnight EST, Saturdays from 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM, and speak both English & Spanish.
- Services for Franklin County inmates and their families and friends include: Collect Calling, PIN Debit, Purchasing Calling Cards, Deposits, Messaging & Video Visitation.
For all the information regarding phone calls with Franklin County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, limits 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 Regional Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 502-875-8782 for further assistance.
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Franklin County Regional Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines
Postcards
Check the Franklin County Regional Jail's mail rules before sending postcards or books. It is best to only use blue or black ink. Always include your name and return address.
Envelopes
The Franklin County Regional 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
PO Box 76550
Highland Heights, KY 41076
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Franklin County Jail
P.O. Box 4068
Frankfort, KY 40604-4068
Franklin County Regional Jail
P.O. Box 4068
Frankfort, KY 40604-4068
(US Postal Money Orders)
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
Check the Franklin County Regional Jail's mail rules before sending postcards or books.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Franklin County Regional Jail standards will be disposed of.
All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Franklin County Jail
P.O. Box 4068
Frankfort, KY 40604-4068
Franklin County Regional Jail
P.O. Box 4068
Frankfort, KY 40604-4068
(US Postal Money Orders)
Franklin County Regional Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines
Postcards
Check the Franklin County Regional Jail's mail rules before sending postcards or books.
Envelopes
The Franklin County Regional 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
PO Box 76550
Highland Heights, KY 41076
Legal Mail
Send all legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Franklin County Jail
P.O. Box 4068
Frankfort, KY 40604-4068
Franklin County Regional Jail
P.O. Box 4068
Frankfort, KY 40604-4068
(US Postal Money Orders)
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
Check the Franklin County Regional Jail's mail rules before sending postcards or books.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Franklin County Regional Jail standards will be disposed of.
All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Franklin County Jail
P.O. Box 4068
Frankfort, KY 40604-4068
Franklin County Regional Jail
P.O. Box 4068
Frankfort, KY 40604-4068
(US Postal Money Orders)
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Franklin County Regional Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 502-875-8782 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Franklin County Regional 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 Regional Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 502-875-8782 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Franklin County Regional Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
Franklin County Regional Jail uses the services of Inmate Sales to allow text messaging communication between inmates and their friends and family.
Chirping is the product name for inmate texting.
This product allows inmates to send chirps (texts) to friends and family members.
Here's how it works:
- First you must register, and then funds are added to the inmate's account. If you want to pay by phone, call 877-998-5678.
- When an inmate gets the device they may send 5 free automated messages each day for the first three days of possession of the chirping device.
- These automated messages will inform the person the inmate Chirped who is sending the Chirps and the facility they are Chirping from.
- It will then ask them to go to a direct link to the inmate's account on the Inmate Sales website.
- The website will then instruct them to use a credit card to put money on the inmate's account.
Cost of Chirping:
- If an inmate has available funds on their chirping device they will be able to chirp any cell phone and that chirp will appear to be a normal text.
- If you wish to stop receiving Chirps from an inmate, reply to the Chirp with STOP.
How to Send a Secure Email Message to an Inmate in Franklin County
To send a secure email message to an inmate in Franklin County Regional Jail follow these steps:
- Register with Inmate Sales, the company that handles inmate messaging in Franklin County, by creating an account.
- Select Kentucky, then select Franklin County Regional Jail, and then the inmate you want to send your message to.
- Choose the amount of money you want to spend, and input your payment method. The funds can also be used by the inmate to send a message back to you.
- If you want to pay by phone, call 877-998-5678.
- NOTE: All messages between you and your inmate will be permanently recorded and seen by the staff and could be used against your inmate in court.
- Chirping is the product name for inmate texting.
- This product allows Franklin County inmates to send chirps (texts) to friends and family members.
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Inmate Sales Apps
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For all information on how to Text/Email an Inmate in Franklin County Regional 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 Regional Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 502-875-8782 for further assistance.
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Franklin County Regional Jail now offers Inmate Sales Tablets to their inmates.
Inmate Sales also handles inmate phone systems, video visitations, email and texting (they call it chirping) and digital letters.
The tablets are not directly connected to the internet, and inmates can use them for the following activities:
- Phone Calls - Inmates may make calls directly from their tablet allowing for more privacy. The rates are the same as the phones in the unit, and the calls are still recorded and monitored.
- eMessaging - Communicate via a text based message or picture.
- Job Search - Inmates have the ability to see what jobs are available when they are released.
- Education - Free educational platform and course catalog that provides thousands of educational resources.
- Self Help -Inmates have daily access to mental health and addiction recovery programming.
- Music - Top-40, Hip-Hop, Country, Rock, Gospel, and more.
- Law Library - Legal research with up-to-date case information.
- eBooks - Thousands of available titles.
- Religion - Religious resources for spiritual guidance.
- Games - Inmates can play their favorite games. Available through monthly subscriptions
- Facility Services - Digital access to submitted forms, requests, facility documents, and notifications from staff.
Here's how it works:
- Register here. It is recommended you use Chrome or Firefox.
Questions:
- By phone - 877-998-5678
Franklin County Regional Jail now offers Inmate Sales Tablets to their inmates.
Inmate Sales also handles inmate phone systems, video visitations, email and texting (they call it chirping) and digital letters.
The tablets are not directly connected to the internet, and inmates can use them for the following activities:
Here's how it works:
- Register here. It is recommended you use Chrome or Firefox.
Questions:
- By phone - 877-998-5678
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Franklin County Regional Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 502-875-8782 for further assistance.
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Nearby counties
The Franklin County Regional Jail serves the following cities and towns of Franklin County: Frankfort and Lawrenceburg.