Franklin County Sheriff

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Search for an Inmate or Active Arrest Warrant in Franklin County

Franklin County Sheriff

Because of its low crime rate Vermont does not have any need for individual county jails or city jails. All of the people arrested in Vermont are held in one of the state's six facilities.

When someone gets arrested, they are booked in to their local sheriff's office and then transported to one of the six regional correctional facilities in Vermont.

You can also use the inmate search tool to see Vermont's roster of those who have been arrested and are still in custody.

Offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies in this county are brought here for booking and processing, and if their crime requires it, are incarcerated until they are either bonded out, are released from custody on their own recognizance, or are ordered to remain in custody until the disposition of their trial.

You can also use the inmate search tool to see this facility's roster of those who have been arrested and are still in custody.

Those who are found guilty and sentenced to a term of less than one year, will do their time in one of the six Vermont DOC facilities or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

It's always a good idea to find out and save the inmate's jail ID number or booking number as you may need this for sending mail or other communication needs. If you can't locate it online, you can call the Franklin County Sheriff at 802-524-2121 to get it.

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802-524-2121

Physical address

387 Lake Street
St. Albans, VT 05478
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To search for an inmate in the Franklin County Sheriff, review their criminal charges, the amount of their bond, when they can get visits, or even view their mugshot, go to the Official Vermont Prison Inmate Roster, also known as Jail Tracker, or call the Franklin County Sheriff at 802-524-2121 for the information you are looking for.

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The Franklin County Sheriff maintains an average of 4 offenders in custody on any given day. The Franklin County Sheriff 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 Vermont law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 9,080 offenders.

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All inmates from Franklin County will serve their final sentence at the Northwest State Correctional Facility. It is a large facility that provides jail services for Franklin County along with the surrounding communities. Several of the small jails that are throughout Vermont were closed in favour of larger facilities that can make use of combined resources and budgets to provide full service detention centres that operate around the clock and are fully staffed at all times. With a up to date and integrated security system the facility offers minimum and medium security cell blocks and can house inmates from directly after their arrest or beginning after their sentencing. For safety reasons those who are on segregation will have visits only via video and they need to have appointments booked directly through the jail itself. Other visits occur on weekends and are scheduled by the first letter of the last name of the inmates. These hours begin at 8:30am and run until 10:30am, then again from 1pm until 3pm. Visits are limited to half an hour to ensure that all inmates can receive visits from their loved ones, and each visitor must be approved before the visit as well as pass the security check when they arrive to ensure they are not bringing any contraband into the facility. Phones are available to inmates on a daily basis, and they can access the phone banks from 10am until 10pm, to ensure they can remain in contact with their support systems outside of incarceration.
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Booking process details at Franklin County Sheriff

When someone is arrested, they are taken to Franklin County Sheriff for booking. This process involves verifying identity, assessing charges, and determining whether the person will be released on bail or detained.

It's crucial to remain silent during this process, as any statements could be used in court. Legal counsel should be consulted before making any comments about the arrest.

The booking process at Franklin County Sheriff typically involves the following steps:

  • Identifying the individual.
  • Taking a mugshot.
  • Health assessments and questions about criminal background.
  • DNA collection if applicable.
  • Conducting a full-body search.
  • Confiscating personal property.
  • Allowing a phone call.

For details on posting bond for an arrestee, call the facility at 802-524-2121.

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How to post bail for a loved one in Franklin County

Once booked at Franklin County Sheriff in St. Albans, the individual has several possible outcomes:

1. Release without posting bail, with a commitment to appear in court.
2. Remaining in custody until their court date.
3. Posting bail or bond for release. For the exact amount, call 802-524-2121.

Several payment methods are available for bail.

  • Cash bonds are settled in full at the jail's bonding window or the clerk of court with cash, a cashier's check or a money order, and card payments are often available at a lobby kiosk or through an online bond vendor for a fee; bring the inmate's full name and booking number, and the jail can be reached at 802-524-2121.
  • Licensed bail bondsmen in Franklin County can assist with the process.
  • Many courts accept land or a house as bond collateral; the owner proves clear title and equity worth at least the bond amount, often double, with a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value, and the court that set bail approves the property.

For more details on the bail process in Franklin County, Vermont, visit the Franklin County Sheriff Bail Information Page.

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

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

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Search for an Inmate or Active Arrest Warrant in Franklin County

The Franklin County Sheriff serves the following cities and towns of Franklin County: Bakersfield, Berkshire, Enosburgh, Fairfax, Fairfield, Fletcher, Franklin, Georgia, Highgate, Montgomery, Richford, Saint Albans, Sheldon and Swanton.

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Every detail on this page is checked by hand, not scraped. This unofficial directory helps friends and family of incarcerated individuals find critical information — inmate lists, locations, bail resources, visitation hours, rules, and text, phone, email, and mail services — for jails, detention centers, and prisons across the United States.