Located in the city of Louisburg, Franklin County, North Carolina, the Franklin County Detention Complex is a 176-bed facility. You can call them anytime for inmate information at 919-496-2186 .
This facility handles offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies, who are brought here for booking and processing. Depending on their charges, inmates may remain in custody until they are either bonded out, released on recognizance, or held until their trial is completed.
The inmate search tool can be used to view the jail's roster and find out who is in custody.
Offenders sentenced to less than one year will serve their time at this jail, while those with longer sentences will be transferred to either the North Carolina State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides information on a range of inmate services, including the visitation schedule, inmate account funding, sending mail, phone calls, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bonds, and commissary purchases.
It’s a good idea to keep the inmate’s jail ID or booking number for future communication needs. If it’s not available online, call Franklin County Detention Complex at 919-496-2186 for further assistance.
Phone: 919-496-2186
Physical Address:
285 T. Kemp Road
Louisburg, NC 27549
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Franklin County Detention Complex
285 T. Kemp Road.
Louisburg, NC 27549
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Franklin County Detention Complex
285 T. Kemp Road.
Louisburg, NC 27549
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Franklin County Detention Complex, 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 919-496-2186 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an offender's Criminal Court Case information online, including the daily court dockets for Franklin County.
Franklin County Detention Complex Inmate Search
The Franklin County Detention Complex maintains an average of 176 offenders in custody on any given day. The Franklin County Detention Complex 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 3,520 offenders.
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Within Franklin County is the 176-bed Franklin County Detention Complex.
The Complex houses both the law enforcement offices for the county and the jail, in a long, low, brick building.
Offenders arrested in Franklin County that have been charged with both misdemeanors and felonies are housed here until their trial. Inmates sentenced to terms of one year or less will do their time here.
Recent renovations of the Franklin County Detention Complex have provided a capacity increase up to 176, for local, state and federal inmates.
Once a detainee has arrived, they will be processed and assessed to determine housing, medical care, and mental health care. At that point they can make a call to their family, an attorney, or their employer to alert people to where they are and obtain legal representation.
If you believe someone you know is being detained, you can obtain basic information on their presence and bail if available by calling 919-496-2186 .
Visits are twenty minutes long and must be submitted by the inmate the morning of their visit. Each visit must be planned with the inmate, and for safety reasons the names of visitors or the times they are visiting will not be released to the public or by phone. Each visiting day an inmate will provide the names of up to two people that they have arranged a visit with and those are the only ones who will be admitted, with ID, on the day of the visit.
Inmates are also able to exchange letters with people who are not incarcerated and have not recently been released at:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Franklin County Detention Complex
285 T. Kemp Road.
Louisburg, NC 27549
Each envelope must be plain white with the address, return address, and postage only, and it will be checked for contraband.
When someone is arrested, they are taken to Franklin County Detention Complex for booking. This process includes identifying them, deciding on charges, and determining if they will be eligible for bail or held until court.
It's important to stay silent during this process, as any statements made may be used in court. Legal advice should be sought before speaking about the case.
The following steps make up the booking process at Franklin County Detention Complex:
The duration of booking can vary, taking between one and 48 hours. For more information on paying an arrestee’s bond, contact Franklin County Detention Complex at 919-496-2186 .
After being arrested and booked into Franklin County Detention Complex in Louisburg, the arrestee's situation will proceed in one of three ways:
1. They may be released without bail and required to attend a court hearing.
2. They may be held in custody until their court date.
3. Bail can be posted for their release; call 919-496-2186 for the exact bail amount.
There are multiple ways to pay bail.
To get more information on the bail process in Franklin County, North Carolina, visit the Franklin County Detention Complex Bail FAQ.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Franklin County Detention Complex? What is the Schedule?
285 T. Kemp Road
Louisburg, NC 27549
919-496-2186
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | 9:30 AM - 9:30 PM |
| MONDAY | 9:30 AM - 9:30 PM |
| TUESDAY | 9:30 AM - 9:30 PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 9:30 AM - 9:30 PM |
| THURSDAY | 9:30 AM - 9:30 PM |
| FRIDAY | 9:30 AM - 9:30 PM |
| SATURDAY | 9:30 AM - 9:30 PM |
Franklin County Detention Complex uses PayTel Connect for visiting an inmate - These are video visits.
It works like this:
Franklin County Detention Complex 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 Complex’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 919-496-2186 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 Complex?
Franklin County Detention Complex 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 Complex’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 919-496-2186 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Franklin County Detention Complex?
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 Complex 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 Complex 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 Complex
285 T. Kemp Road.
Louisburg, NC 27549
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 Complex follow these steps:
For all information, tips and procedures for sending money to an inmate in Franklin County Detention Complex, 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 Complex’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 919-496-2186 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Franklin County Detention Complex?
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 Complex’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 919-496-2186 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Franklin County Detention Complex, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Franklin County Detention Complex 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 Complex 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 Complex
285 T. Kemp Road.
Louisburg, NC 27549
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Franklin County Detention Complex
285 T. Kemp Road.
Louisburg, NC 27549
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 Complex 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 Complex 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 Complex
285 T. Kemp Road.
Louisburg, NC 27549
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Franklin County Detention Complex’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 919-496-2186 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Franklin County Detention Complex, 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 Detention Complex’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 919-496-2186 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Franklin County Detention Complex using an Online Messaging Service?
Using Jail ATM Digital Messaging with an Inmate at Franklin County Detention Complex - Sending and Receiving Messages.
How It Works:
Once you sign up with Jail ATM instant Messaging you can you can send texts from the cell phone associated with the mobile number you provided at sign-up, and receive text messages from the inmate on the same cell phone. You can only use the phone number you signed up with or it won't work.
To learn more about this email service, check out our full instructions, including fees at our emailing and texting page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Franklin County Detention Complex’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 919-496-2186 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Franklin County Detention Complex 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 Complex directly at 919-496-2186 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 Complex directly at 919-496-2186 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 Complex.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Franklin County Detention Complex’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 919-496-2186 for further assistance.
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What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Franklin County?
This facility, known as "Franklin County Detention Complex" is also known as Franklin County Jail & Sheriff.
The Franklin County Detention Complex serves the following cities and towns of Franklin County: Centerville, Franklinton, Louisburg, Youngsville, Bunn, Castalia, Gold Sand, Hayesville, Justice and Pilot.
