Franklin County Jail

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Franklin County Jail

Have a question about an inmate? The 70-bed Franklin County Jail takes calls 24 hours a day at 540-483-3020.

People arrested in the county for misdemeanors and felonies are brought to this jail for booking and processing. If their charges require detention, they stay until they are bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or held until a trial resolves their case.

To see who is locked up here, use the inmate search tool.

Inmates who get less than a year serve it at this jail. Inmates who get more than a year go to the Virginia State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

This page shows you how to use the jail roster, get directions, and access inmate services, including visitation, account deposits, mail, phone calls, voicemail, email and text messaging, tablet rentals, bail bonds, and commissary.

Save the inmate’s jail ID or booking number for sending mail and messages. If you can’t find it online, call Franklin County Jail at 540-483-3020.

Inmate Services

Phone: 540-483-3020

Physical Address:
 70 East Court Street
Rocky Mount, VA 24151

Mailing Address (personal mail):
 Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Franklin County Jail - VA
PO Box 2925
PMB 79078
San Antonio, TX 78299-2925

Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
 Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Franklin County Jail - VA
Inmate Name
70 E Court Street - Ste 101
Rocky Mount, VA 24151

Other Jails and Prisons

How Do You Find Someone in the Franklin County Jail?

To search for an inmate in the Franklin County 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 540-483-3020 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Franklin County Criminal Court Cases, as well as Virginia Criminal Court cases online for every other county, and daily court dockets for each of the state's courts. If you are not sure what court your inmate is to appear in, this is a list of all the courts in Virginia, broken down by each court circuit.

Franklin County Jail Inmate Search

The Franklin County Jail maintains an average of 70 offenders in custody on any given day. The Franklin County 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 23,480 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 Virginia 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.

We also provide photos of the jail that we have collected over the years.

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About the Franklin County Jail

In Franklin County, the local sheriff office is located in Rocky Mount and operates not only the local law enforcement but also operates the local jail facility, the 70-bed Franklin County Jail. When people are arrested, they are taken to this facility directly and are booked there, then provided time to call a friend, family member, or a lawyer, after which they will be assigned to a housing unit.

Housing determinations are made based upon male or female housing, the level of security needed, and keeping those who are charged in the same case separated from each other. Where necessary, high risk or violent offenders may be transferred to another facility where maximum security inmates are housed.

To determine the status of an inmate, questions about accounts or visitation, or general information, Franklin County Jail can be contacted at 540-483-3020 and maintain an online lookup.

Several rehabilitation programs are provided within the facility to assist inmates in their reintegration into society and their community. General Education is available to all inmates and helps those who did not finish high school to get their diploma, increasing their options for employment after they finish their sentence. Rehabilitation programs are in place to help inmates learn a variety of skills to manage addictions, mental health, and physical health concerns.

Both a trustee program that offers inmates jobs within the facility and a work release program that allows them to maintain jobs they had before incarceration are present and allow inmates to earn money or time off of their sentence.  

Mail can be sent to:

Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Franklin County Jail - VA
PO Box 2925
PMB 79078
San Antonio, TX 78299-2925

... and it will be opened, checked for illegal or banned content, then scanned and the inmate will be able to access it on their tablet.

Tablets are also used for text or emails, mail, photographs, and video visits along with educational and entertainment purposes. As tablets allow inmates access to calls and visits, an account should be created to maintain contact.

Legal mail, books, and subscriptions can be sent right to the building at:

Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Franklin County Jail - VA
Inmate Name
70 E Court Street - Ste 101
Rocky Mount, VA 24151

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Recent Bookings & Arrests

How booking works at Franklin County Jail

When someone is arrested, they are taken to Franklin County Jail 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 Jail:

  • Verification of personal details.
  • Taking mugshots for identification purposes.
  • Health assessments and questions about criminal history.
  • Possible DNA collection if required.
  • Search of the individual.
  • Confiscation of personal property.
  • Providing a phone call.

For more information on paying an arrestee’s bond, contact Franklin County Jail at 540-483-3020.

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Directions / Map to the Franklin County Jail
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Inmate Bail and Bonding

Paying bail for someone in Franklin County

After being arrested and booked into Franklin County Jail in Rocky Mount, 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 540-483-3020 for the exact bail amount.

There are multiple ways to pay bail.

  • Cash bonds are paid in full at the jail's bonding window or with the clerk of court, accepted as cash, cashier's check or money order, and many jails let you pay by card at a lobby kiosk or with an online bond vendor for a fee; have the inmate's full name and booking number when you go, and the jail is at 540-483-3020.
  • Licensed bail bond agents in Franklin County can facilitate the process.
  • Many courts accept a home or land as collateral for bond, as long as the owner proves clear title and equity at least equal to the bond amount (often twice it) with a deed and a current tax or appraisal value, and the court that set bail approves the pledge.

To get more information on the bail process in Franklin County, Virginia, visit the Franklin County Jail Bail FAQ.

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Inmate Visitation

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Franklin County Jail? What is the Schedule?

Franklin County Jail ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

70 East Court Street
Rocky Mount, VA 24151
540-483-3020

  • Visits are 30 minutes.
  • You must be on the inmate's visitor list.
  • The actual visitation times depend on the inmate and their housing location. Call 540-483-3020 and get your inmate's times.
  • Inmates are allowed one visit per week.
  • A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per inmate.
  • Visitors must have a government issued photo ID.
  • Dress professionally with non-revealing clothing.

ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 540-483-3020 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!

DAY TIMES
SUNDAY 2:00PM - 4:00PM
7:00PM - 10:00PM
TUESDAY 7:00PM - 10:00PM
THURSDAY 7:00PM - 10:00PM
SATURDAY 7:00PM - 10:00PM

Visiting an Inmate at the Franklin County Jail

Franklin County Jail uses PayTel Connect for visiting an inmate - These are video visits.

It works like this:

  • To start a video visit, the inmate will need to send the initial invite for the visit.
  • After your inmate sends the invite you will receive a text to your phone notifying you of this request.
  • At that point you should set up an account on the website www.paytelconnect.com.
  • If you already have an account, you will need to access your account from the website www.paytelconnect.com or Pay Tel Connect™.
  • You will then need to agree to the terms of use and accept the iinmate as a contact.
  • Lastly, you will nned to send in a picture of your state ID and selfie.
  • Once the Franklin County Jail approves your photos, your inmate can send you a request for a visit or you can set up a visit yourself.

Visiting an Inmate at the Franklin County Jail

Franklin County Jail uses PayTel Connect for visiting an inmate with video.

It works like this:

  • To start a video visit, the inmate will need to send the initial invite for the visit.
  • Then you will receive a text to your phone notifying you of this request.
  • Then you should set up an account on the website www.paytelconnect.com.
  • The Franklin County Jail requires you upload a copy of your ID and a selfie.

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 Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 540-483-3020 for further assistance.

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Remote Video Visitation

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Franklin County Jail?

Franklin County Jail uses PayTel Connect for visiting an inmate - These are video visits.

It works like this:

  • To start a video visit, the inmate will need to send the initial invite for the visit.
  • After your inmate sends the invite you will receive a text to your phone notifying you of this request.
  • At that point you should set up an account on the website www.paytelconnect.com.
  • If you already have an account, you will need to access your account from the website www.paytelconnect.com or Pay Tel Connect™.
  • You will then need to agree to the terms of use and accept the iinmate as a contact.
  • Lastly, you will nned to send in a picture of your state ID and selfie.
  • Once the Franklin County Jail approves your photos, your inmate can send you a request for a visit or you can set up a visit yourself.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Franklin County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 540-483-3020 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Franklin County 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 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 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 - VA
Inmate Name
70 E Court Street - Ste 101
Rocky Mount, VA 24151

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 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 Virginia, then choose Franklin County 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 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 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 Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 540-483-3020 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Franklin County Jail?

How Do Inmates in Franklin County 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:

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 Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 540-483-3020 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Franklin County Jail, and what can I send them?

Franklin County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
Check the Franklin County 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 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 - VA
PO Box 2925
PMB 79078
San Antonio, TX 78299-2925


Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Franklin County Jail - VA
Inmate Name
70 E Court Street - Ste 101
Rocky Mount, VA 24151


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 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 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 - VA
Inmate Name
70 E Court Street - Ste 101
Rocky Mount, VA 24151

Franklin County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
Check the Franklin County Jail's mail rules before sending postcards or books.

Envelopes
The Franklin County 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 - VA
PO Box 2925
PMB 79078
San Antonio, TX 78299-2925


Legal Mail

Send all legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Franklin County Jail - VA
Inmate Name
70 E Court Street - Ste 101
Rocky Mount, VA 24151


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 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 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 - VA
Inmate Name
70 E Court Street - Ste 101
Rocky Mount, VA 24151

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Franklin County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 540-483-3020 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Franklin County 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 Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 540-483-3020 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Franklin County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?

inteleMESSAGE by Pay Tel is a service in which Franklin County inmates can use tablets to send messages to any friend or family member that has set up an on-line prepaid or direct bill account with Pay Tel. 

How inteleMESSAGE Works

  1. The Franklin County Jail inmate must contact you first in order to activate messaging for your account.
  2. Once an inmate has messaged you, you are then able to visit the Pay Tel website, log in, read and respond to his or her messages. 
  3. When you log in and follow the inteleMESSAGE™ link, you will be asked if you want to accept messages from your Franklin County inmate. If you accept, you will then be able to read any inmate message that has been sent to you.
  4. An on-line prepaid or direct bill account is required to use messaging. 
  5. You must visit the Pay Tel website, login to your account, and follow the inteleMESSAGE™ link in order to send or check for messages. You will not be notified of messages by any other method.
  6. All messages are subject to monitoring and review and should never be used for privileged attorney-inmate communications.
  7. If a message is rejected for any reason, the sender’s account will be automatically credited for the cost of the message.
  8. Free messages which are rejected will not be refunded or restored.

Cost to send messages

  1. The sender of the message is charged $.50 per message. Rates are subject to change.
  2. For friends and family outside of a facility, this amount is deducted from the prepaid account balance or charged to your direct bill account.
  3. For inmates, the amount is charged to the inmate and deducted from the inmate’s debit account.
  4. There is no charge to read a message that was sent to you.

Paytel App Download

Check to see if Tablets are Available in Franklin County Jail for rent to your inmate. Tablets can be used for phone calls, messaging, education, and entertainment.

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 Jail follow these steps:

How inteleMESSAGE Works

  • The Franklin County Jail inmate must contact you first in order to activate messaging for your account.
  • Once an inmate has messaged you, you are then able to visit the Pay Tel website, log in, read and respond to his or her messages. 
  • When you log in and follow the inteleMESSAGE™ link, you will be asked if you want to accept messages from your Franklin County inmate. If you accept, you will then be able to read any inmate message that has been sent to you.

For all information on rates, and how to Text/Email an Inmate in Franklin County 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 Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 540-483-3020 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the Franklin County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?

Paytel Tablets can be rented by inmates housed in the Franklin County Jail for a small monthly fee.  


Tablets can be used by inmates, for the following things:

  • Phone Calls
  • Messages (email / texts)
  • Educational applications
  • Entertainment (movies, games, television, music)
  • Franklin County Jail information (rules, guidelines, visitation schedules, etc.)
  • Legal research
  • Medical requests
  • Programs (anger management, drug recovery, job skills, parenting, etc.)

Contact Paytel online, or call the Franklin County Jail directly at 540-483-3020 to rent a tablet for your inmate.

If you want download the Paytel App, click the image below:

Tablets Rentals Offer Great Solutions for Inmates at the Franklin County Jail

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:

  • Phone Calls
  • Messages (email / texts)
  • Educational applications and Entertainment
  • Legal Research
  • and much more!

Contact Paytel online, or call the Franklin County Jail directly at 540-483-3020 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 Jail.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Franklin County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 540-483-3020 for further assistance.

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Other Jails in Franklin County

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

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Other Jails Nearby

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

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