Franklin County Juvenile Detention Center

Q: How do I find out if someone has been arrested and booked into the Franklin County Juvenile Detention Center?

How do I find out if someone has been arrested and booked into the Franklin County Juvenile Detention Center? To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the Franklin County Juvenile Detention Center, call the jail’s booking line at 614-525-4292. 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 Juvenile Detention Center 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 Juvenile Detention Center?

What is the booking process like at the Franklin County Juvenile Detention Center? 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 Ohio 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 Juvenile Detention Center 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 614-525-4292 during business hours.

Q: How long does the Franklin County Juvenile Detention Center booking process take?

How long does the Franklin County Juvenile Detention Center 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 Juvenile Detention Center? 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 Juvenile Detention Center 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 Juvenile Detention Center?

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To search for an inmate in the Franklin County Juvenile 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 614-525-4292 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Franklin County Criminal Court Cases online, as well as cases in every other county in Ohio.

Franklin County Juvenile Detention Center Inmate Search

The Franklin County Juvenile Detention Center maintains an average of 132 offenders in custody on any given day. The Franklin County Juvenile 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 53,980 offenders.

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Franklin County Juvenile Detention: 614-525-4292
Administration: 614-525-5785
Adult Probation: 614-525-3700
Arrest Warrants: 614-525-3346
Columbus Police: 614-645-4545
County Criminal Court: 614-525-7495
Drug Court: 614-525-7645
Juvenile: 614-525-6309
Juvenile Court: 614-525-4411
Juvenile Probation: 614-525-7535
Municipal Court: 614-525-4216
Prosecutor: 614-525-3555
Public Defender: 614-525-3194
Records Bureau: 614-525-3364
Sheriff: 614-525-3360
Teen Court: 614-525-3542

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Question 3

Recent Bookings & Arrests

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How is booking conducted at Franklin County Juvenile Detention Center?

After an arrest, individuals are transported to Franklin County Juvenile Detention Center for the booking process. This procedure ensures the person’s identity, assesses charges, and determines if they will be released, eligible for bail, or detained until court.

Remaining silent during this process is vital. Anything said could be used as evidence, so it’s wise to wait for an attorney before speaking about the arrest.

Here’s a breakdown of the booking steps at Franklin County Juvenile Detention Center:

Verifying identification information.
Capturing mugshots for record-keeping.
Health assessments and questions about criminal history.
Possible DNA collection.
Physical search for contraband or weapons.
Securing personal belongings.
Granting a free phone call.

The booking process varies in duration, taking anywhere from an hour to 48 hours. For questions about an arrestee’s bond, call the facility at 614-525-4292.

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Directions / Map to the Franklin County Juvenile Detention Center

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Question 5

Inmate Phone Contact

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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Franklin County Juvenile Detention Center?

How Do You Communicate with an Inmate in the Franklin County Juvenile Detention Center by Phone

Follow these instructions on how to open an account with GTL Connect Network (aka Viapath Technologies)

Advance Pay - This phone account allows you to prepay so that your inmate can call you (and only you) whenever he/she wants and the cost of each call is deducted from your balance. You can even be notified by text when your balance gets low. You still have the option of accepting or rejecting each call.
Pin Debit - This option allows you to fund an inmate's commissary account and lets him pay for phone calls to you and others with the money. You will have no control over who your inmate calls.
Voicemail - You can leave a secure voicemail without having to contact the facility. When you call the local phone number for a facility offering Inmate Voicemail (call Customer Service at 877-650-4249 to get the local voicemail number for Franklin County Juvenile Detention Center, you will be informed of the cost for leaving a message. To leave your message, simply select the inmate by ID number. Then, record your voicemail.

For full instructions on the Franklin County Juvenile Detention Center Inmate Phone System, what the costs are, how it works, and tips and guidelines on rules, regulations and saving money on calls, check out our Inmate Phones Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Franklin County Juvenile Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 614-525-4292 for further assistance.

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Question 6

Are there photos of the Franklin County Juvenile Detention Center? What does it look like?

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Question 7

Other Jails in Franklin County

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

Franklin County County Jails

Jackson Pike Jail James A. Karnes Corrections Center

Franklin County Juvenile Facilities

Franklin County Juvenile Detention Center

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Other Jails Nearby

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

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