Franklin County Adult Detention Center is a 404-bed facility based in the city of Union, Franklin County, Missouri. For inmate information, you can call the facility 24/7 at 636-582-8600.
Offenders arrested for misdemeanors or felonies are processed at this facility. After booking and processing, they may remain incarcerated until they are bonded out, released on recognizance, or held until their trial concludes.
The inmate search tool provides access to the current roster of inmates.
Inmates sentenced to less than one year will serve their time here, while those with longer sentences are transferred to either the Missouri State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides detailed information on services such as the visitation schedule, funding an inmate’s account, sending mail, phone calls, voicemail, email and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond details, and commissary purchases.
Be sure to save the inmate’s jail ID or booking number for communication purposes. If you can’t find it online, you can call Franklin County Adult Detention Center at 636-582-8600 for assistance.
Phone: 636-582-8600
Physical Address:
#1 Bruns Lane
Union, MO 63084
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID# (call 636-583-2560 for this)
Franklin County Adult Detention Facility-MO
Facility ID # 5278
PO Box 18247
Greensboro, NC 27419
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID# (call 636-583-2560 for this)
Franklin County Adult Detention Facility
#1 Bruns Drive
Union, MO 63084
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Franklin County Adult 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 636-582-8600 for the information you are looking for.
You can also look up an Franklin County inmate's criminal court case online.
Franklin County Adult Detention Center Inmate Search
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about finding an inmate in the Franklin County Adult Detention Center, how the jail rosters work and what happens after an offender is arrested and booked. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 636-582-8600 for further assistance.
The Franklin County Adult Detention Center maintains an average of 404 offenders in custody on any given day. The Franklin County Adult 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 8,080 offenders.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessSince the 57,500 sq. ft expansion, the capacity of the Franklin County Adult Detention Center in Missouri is now 404 inmates, with the capability of quickly and inexpensively adding an additional 185 beds at a later date. The address for the facility is: 1 Bruns Lane, Union, Missouri, 63084, and a phone number of 636-583-2560.
Former inmates of any correctional system, anyone who is currently under probation or parole supervision, any current inmate in pre-release or SIP status, and any current or former county employee are not allowed to visit inmates here. The jail uses HomeWAV for inmate video visitation, and outgoing calls can be initiated from the detention facility without the need for advanced scheduling using the Paytel phone system. To send money to an inmate, you add it by phone, online or by mailing a money order. Commissary can be purchased by your inmate directly from the jail. Scroll down for instructions on how to register and get all of these working from your home computer or phone. We have complete detailed instrucions.
The detention center's mission is to prepare and promote the offender for their release, and they offer educational and life skills programs to all inmates. They no longer allow newspapers, magazines or books due to the contraband that was being shipped into the facility.
Mail can be received every day and is processed and passed to the inmates quickly, however the jail uses a digital service that first sends it to another address to be scanned in order to avoid contraband entering the facility. Friends and family of inmates in the Franklin County Adult Detention Center can arrange to visit inmates by video, both at the jail and remotely from home. They can also send them money and buy them commissary online, and set up a phone account that allows the inmates to call them during the day and evening seven days a week.
All the information on these inmate services can be found in the sections below. If you still have questions, you can phone the jail 24 hours a day by calling 636-582-8600.
After an arrest, the individual is brought to Franklin County Adult Detention Center for the booking process. This procedure involves identifying the person, determining charges, and deciding whether they’ll be released on their own recognizance, posted for bail, or held until court.
Remaining silent is highly recommended, as anything said can later be used in court. Wait for legal advice before responding to questions.
The booking process typically involves the following steps at Franklin County Adult Detention Center:
Booking timeframes vary, ranging from one hour to up to 48 hours. For details on an offender’s bail or bond, call Franklin County Adult Detention Center at 636-582-8600.
Once an individual is booked at Franklin County Adult Detention Center in Union, options for their release include:
1. Release without paying bail, with a commitment to appear in court.
2. Continued detention until their court date.
3. Release upon paying a bail or bond. Call 636-582-8600 for the bail amount.
Bail can be paid through various methods.
For more details on the bail process in Franklin County, Missouri, visit the Franklin County Adult Detention Center Bail Page.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the Franklin County Adult Detention Center? What is the Schedule?
#1 Bruns Lane
Union, MO 63084
636-582-8600
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 Adult Detention Center uses PayTel Connect for visiting an inmate - These are video visits.
It works like this:
Franklin County Adult 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 Adult Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 636-582-8600 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Franklin County Adult Detention Center?
Franklin County Adult 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 Adult Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 636-582-8600 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Franklin County Adult Detention Center?
1. Online - Making a deposit using a verified Visa or Mastercard online, or using their Apple or Android App.
2. By phone - Dial 866.345.1884 to reach their 24/7 Access Corrections domestic call centers.
3. Jail Lobby Kiosk - Kiosks accept cash, credit cards, and debit cards.
4. Mail-in Lockbox - Friends or Family who do not have a credit or debit card can mail money orders to their secure lockbox to make deposits to an inmate’s account. Depositors use a customized form that captures all needed information. Upon receipt, they process and post the deposits to the inmate's trust fund in approximately 48 hours.
Money orders may be mailed to inmates at:
Access Corrections
P.O. Box 12486
St. Louis, MO 63132
Money orders must be made out to "Access Secure Deposits".
Include the state, city, inmate name and ID number on all money orders.
5. Walk-in Cash Deposits - Go to any Cash Pay Today location to deposit cash to your inmate's account.
Secure Deposits - Frequently Asked Questions
Secure Deposits - Video Tutorial on How it Works
Secure Deposits - Help Pages
Customer Service Contacts:
Phone: 866-345-1884
Email: customerservice@accesscorrections.com
Online Chat - Look for 'bubble' on bottom right of the page linked here.
To send commissary money to an inmate in Franklin County Adult Detention Center follow these steps:
For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account check out our full money and commissary guide for Franklin County Adult Detention Center.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Franklin County Adult Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 636-582-8600 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Franklin County Adult 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 Adult Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 636-582-8600 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the Franklin County Adult Detention Center, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Franklin County Adult 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 Adult 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# (call 636-583-2560 for this)
Franklin County Adult Detention Facility-MO
Facility ID # 5278
PO Box 18247
Greensboro, NC 27419
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID# (call 636-583-2560 for this)
Franklin County Adult Detention Facility
#1 Bruns Drive
Union, MO 63084
Newspapers
No Newspapers allowed.
Magazines
No Magazines allowed.
Books
No Books allowed.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Franklin County Adult Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 636-582-8600 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Franklin County Adult Detention Center, and what can I purchase?
Call 636-582-8600 ext. 1173 if you have any questions.
Items available for purchase through the Commissary include:
To send commissary money to an inmate in Franklin County Adult Detention Center follow these steps:
For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account check out our full money and commissary guide for Franklin County Adult Detention Center.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Franklin County Adult Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 636-582-8600 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Franklin County Adult 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 Adult 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 Adult Detention Center follow these steps:
How inteleMESSAGE Works
For all information on rates, and how to Text/Email an Inmate in Franklin County Adult 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 Adult Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 636-582-8600 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessDo Inmates in the Franklin County Adult 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 Adult Detention Center directly at 636-582-8600 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 Adult Detention Center directly at 636-582-8600 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 Adult Detention Center.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Franklin County Adult Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 636-582-8600 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessWhat are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Franklin County?
This facility, known as "Franklin County Adult Detention Center" is also known as Franklin County Jail, Franklin County Jail, Missouri, Franklin.
The Franklin County Adult Detention Center serves the following cities and towns of Franklin County: Berger, Bland, Beaufort, Bourbon, New Haven, Pacific, St. Clair, Sullivan, Union and Washington.