Franklin County Jail
Franklin County Jail
For inmate information, the 334-bed Franklin County Jail can be reached at 509-545-3549 24 hours a day.
This facility conducts booking and processing for all misdemeanor and felony arrests in the county. Inmates whose charges require detention remain here until they bond out, are released on their own recognizance, or are held through the end of their trial.
The inmate search tool gives you access to the list of people currently in custody.
Those serving a sentence of less than one year serve it at this jail. Those with a sentence of a year or longer are transferred to the Washington State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page gives you information about the visitation schedule, how to fund an inmate’s account, mail an inmate, receive phone calls, use voicemail, send emails and texts, rent tablets, post bail, and purchase commissary.
Save the inmate’s jail ID or booking number, as it’s commonly needed for mail. If you can’t locate it online, call Franklin County Jail at 509-545-3549.
Inmate Services
Phone
509-545-3549Mailing address (personal mail)
c/o Franklin County Corrections Center
1016 N 4th Ave, D-102
Pasco, WA 99301
Mailing address (legal mail or subscriptions)
c/o Franklin County Corrections Center
1016 N 4th Ave, D-102
Pasco, WA 99301
Other Jails and Prisons
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 509-545-3549 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Criminal Court cases for people who have been arrested in Franklin County or any county in the state of Washington. You can either look up the case by the person's name or the case number. Go here if you want to look up an offender's Court Date at any of the courts in Franklin County or any court in Washington.
Franklin County Jail Inmate Search
The Franklin County Jail maintains an average of 334 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 7,280 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 Washington 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.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessBuilt in 1986 with 102 beds, the Franklin County Jail in Pasco, Washington, was expanded in 2014 to increase the total capacity to 334 inmates. The daily average of inmates is 200 on any day. Upon arrival all inmates will be booked into the jail which includes taking photographs and identifying information, but also providing a screening for health needs, mental health requirements, and to assess their past incarcerations and behaviors to determine which of the housing units will be the best fit for them.
By assigning each inmate to an appropriate housing unit there is a decreased occurrence of incidents and violence, making the facility safer for both staff and inmates.
Mail may only be postcards or letters, and they must have a full return address. They can also receive books from Amazon and barnes and Noble, and magazines and newspapers, as long as they come from the publisher and not you.
Inmate Accounts: Money orders or cash can be deposited into the drop box in the outside area of the lobby during business hours or mailed to the facility. Online users use jailatm.com.
Visitation: Visits are scheduled according to the last name of the inmate, with A to K being Saturday 8-11:30am and 1-3:45pm, and last names L to Z are Sundays from 8-11:30am and 1-3:45pm.
- Jail (Main): 509-545-3549
How does the booking process work at Franklin County Jail?
Once someone is arrested, they are taken to Franklin County Jail for booking. This process involves identifying the individual, determining charges, and deciding if they will be released on their own recognizance, released on bail, or held in custody until their court date.
It’s important for the arrestee to stay silent, as anything they say can be used against them. The best advice is to avoid answering any questions about the arrest until legal counsel is present.
The booking process at Franklin County Jail typically includes the following steps:
- Verifying identity.
- Taking a mugshot.
- Answering questions regarding medical, mental health, and substance use history.
- DNA collection, if required.
- Conducting a thorough search.
- Confiscating personal belongings.
- Providing a free phone call.
For questions about paying an arrestee’s bond or bail amount, contact the facility at 509-545-3549.
What is the process to pay bail for someone detained in Franklin County?
After an individual is apprehended and taken to Franklin County Jail in Pasco for booking, their release options vary based on the situation:
1. They might be released without bail, on the condition they appear in court on a scheduled date.
2. They may be detained until their court appearance.
3. They may be eligible for release after posting a bail or bond. Call 509-545-3549 for the exact bail amount.
There are different ways to settle an individual's bail or bond.
- To post a cash bond, pay the full amount at the jail bonding window or the clerk's office by cash, cashier's check or money order; many facilities also accept cards at a lobby kiosk or through an online bond vendor for a fee, and you will need the inmate's full name and booking number (jail phone: 509-545-3549).
- A licensed bail bondsman in Franklin County can assist with payment.
- Real property such as land or a house is accepted as collateral by many courts, provided the owner proves clear title and equity worth at least the bond, frequently twice the bond, with a deed and a current tax or appraisal value; the court that set bail signs off on it.
For more information on the bail process in Franklin County, Washington, visit the Franklin County Jail Bail Information Page.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the Franklin County Jail? What is the Schedule?
Franklin County Jail ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE
1016 North 4th Avenue
Pasco, WA 99301
509-545-3549
- Visits are 30 minutes.
- You must be on the inmate's visitor list.
- Visitation schedule subject to change.
- Inmates are allowed one visit per day however the weekly limit is determined by the inmates classification.
- A maximum of 3 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 509-545-3549 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!
| INMATES | DAY | TIME |
| First Letter of Last Name: A to K |
SAT | 8:30 - 11:30AM 1:00 - 3:45PM |
| First Letter of Last Name: L to Z |
SUN | 8:30 - 11:30AM 1:00 - 3:45PM |
Franklin County Jail Property Release Hours
- 10 to 11 am daily, except Tuesday
- 6 to 8 pm Fridays
Franklin County Jail uses the services of Visitel for their Remote Video Visitation between inmates and their friends and family members.
Register and/or log in here:
VISITATION RULES
- Each inmate is allowed only one visit per day.
- Proper attire is required. No low-cut blouses, tank tops, short skirts or dresses, tight shorts, hats or any other form of provocative dress will be allowed. Shirt and shoes must be worn.
- All visitors must provide proper state or government issued photo identification (i.e. driver’s license, foreign id or passports) for inmate visitation.
- Visitation is limited to two adults and two children only.
- In-house video visitation is available at no cost. A video visit last 15 minutes, therefore visitors will be allowed two video visits per day. Visitors may only use this system on the inmates assigned visitation day, whenever the inmates have free time.
- Off-site video visitation is available through http://secure.visitel.us for a fee. Off-site video visitation can be accessed from your home computer or cell phone and is unlimited, however it will only be accessed during the inmates free time.
Transaction Fees
- If paying through an Automated IVR System: $6.95 per transaction
- If paying through the Customer Portal Website: $3.95 per transaction
- If paying with the assistance of a live operator: $6.95 per transaction
- $0.50 a minute for remote video visitation
- Free for onsite video visitation.
- There is a $25.00 minimum for the first deposit.
- No refunds can be given for remote video visitation visits
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 509-545-3549 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Franklin County Jail?
Franklin County Jail uses the services of Visitel for their Remote Video Visitation between inmates and their friends and family members.
Register and/or log in here:
VISITATION RULES
- Each inmate is allowed only one visit per day.
- Proper attire is required. No low-cut blouses, tank tops, short skirts or dresses, tight shorts, hats or any other form of provocative dress will be allowed. Shirt and shoes must be worn.
- All visitors must provide proper state or government issued photo identification (i.e. driver’s license, foreign id or passports) for inmate visitation.
- Visitation is limited to two adults and two children only.
- In-house video visitation is available at no cost. A video visit last 15 minutes, therefore visitors will be allowed two video visits per day. Visitors may only use this system on the inmates assigned visitation day, whenever the inmates have free time.
- Off-site video visitation is available through http://secure.visitel.us for a fee. Off-site video visitation can be accessed from your home computer or cell phone and is unlimited, however it will only be accessed during the inmates free time.
Transaction Fees
- If paying through an Automated IVR System: $6.95 per transaction
- If paying through the Customer Portal Website: $3.95 per transaction
- If paying with the assistance of a live operator: $6.95 per transaction
- $0.50 a minute for remote video visitation
- Free for onsite video visitation.
- There is a $25.00 minimum for the first deposit.
- No refunds can be given for remote video visitation visits
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 509-545-3549 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow 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.
Offender First, MI, Last Name
c/o Franklin County Corrections Center
1016 N 4th Ave, D-102
Pasco, WA 99301
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 Washington, 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 509-545-3549 for further assistance.
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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:
- Register with CTEL, the phone system Franklin County inmates must use.
- Open an account,
- Fund your acount,
- Find, and then sync with your inmate.
Rates
- Rates cannot exceed $0.21 per minute for regular calls and $0.25 per minute for collect calls.
- The minimum billable duration is one minute.
- Billable time is measured and rounded to the next higher full minute.
- Phone calls are terminated if the called party does not accept the call charges.
- Customers are not billed for a 'no response'.
Transaction Fees:
- If paying through the Customer Portal Website: $3.00 per transaction
- If paying with the assistance of a live operator: $5.95 per transaction
Minimum Deposit Amount
There is a $25.00 minimum for the first deposit.
Customer Service
Monday - Friday 8-5 PM CST
800-583-9683
Email: support@ctel.us
For full information about using CTEL to communicate by phone with your Franklin County inmate, visit our Inmate Phone Page. You will find information about Inmate Phone schedules, rates, rules, policies, and tips. Please note that all of your phone calls will be recorderd and any information about your inmate's case that you speak about could be used against him in court.
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 509-545-3549 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the Franklin County Jail, and what can I send them?
Franklin County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines
Postcards
The Franklin County Jail 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 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:
Offender First, MI, Last Name
c/o Franklin County Corrections Center
1016 N 4th Ave, D-102
Pasco, WA 99301
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Offender First, MI, Last Name
c/o Franklin County Corrections Center
1016 N 4th Ave, D-102
Pasco, WA 99301
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 Jail allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble only. 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 Jail 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:
Offender First, MI, Last Name
c/o Franklin County Corrections Center
1016 N 4th Ave, D-102
Pasco, WA 99301
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 509-545-3549 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Franklin County Jail, and what can I purchase?
JailATM – Send Money or Send Commissary Gift Packs to Franklin County Jail
Search for JailATM services for Franklin County Jail.
Make an inmate deposit with JailATM for Franklin County Jail.
Note: While JailATM offers the following inmate services, Franklin County Jail may not allow all of them. Check on the JailATM website to confirm. Services available through JailATM are subject to change with no notice.
Send Gift Packs
Franklin County Jail has an agreement with JailATM, which ships predetermined Gift Packs of candy, snacks and hygiene products to the inmate. Check the JailATM website to see if they allow Gift Packs.
These can be ordered by you online and are delivered directly to the inmate.
How to Send a Carepack Commissary Package Directly to an Inmate in Franklin County
To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Franklin County Jail follow these steps:
- Go to JailATM, choose Washington, then choose Franklin County Jail
- Type in your inmate's last name or their Inmate ID.
- Select your inmate, and then you will be prompted to Register with them to open an account.
- Select the products you want shipped to them at Franklin County Jail, and then input your payment method.
- NOTE: There may be a limit on how much product you can send your inmate in Franklin County at any one time.
- If you need to phone customer support, call 877-810-0914
For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages or sending money to an inmate in Franklin County Jail check out our Commissary Instructions 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 Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 509-545-3549 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Franklin County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
Franklin County Jail uses the services of Inmate Sales to allow text messaging communication between inmates and their friends and family.
Chirping is the product name for inmate texting.
This product allows inmates to send chirps (texts) to friends and family members.
Here's how it works:
- First you must register, and then funds are added to the inmate's account. If you want to pay by phone, call 877-998-5678.
- When an inmate gets the device they may send 5 free automated messages each day for the first three days of possession of the chirping device.
- These automated messages will inform the person the inmate Chirped who is sending the Chirps and the facility they are Chirping from.
- It will then ask them to go to a direct link to the inmate's account on the Inmate Sales website.
- The website will then instruct them to use a credit card to put money on the inmate's account.
Cost of Chirping:
- If an inmate has available funds on their chirping device they will be able to chirp any cell phone and that chirp will appear to be a normal text.
- If you wish to stop receiving Chirps from an inmate, reply to the Chirp with STOP.
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:
- Register with Inmate Sales, the company that handles inmate messaging in Franklin County, by creating an account.
- Select Washington, then select Franklin County Jail, and then the inmate you want to send your message to.
- Choose the amount of money you want to spend, and input your payment method. The funds can also be used by the inmate to send a message back to you.
- If you want to pay by phone, call 877-998-5678.
- NOTE: All messages between you and your inmate will be permanently recorded and seen by the staff and could be used against your inmate in court.
- Chirping is the product name for inmate texting.
- This product allows Franklin County inmates to send chirps (texts) to friends and family members.
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Inmate Sales Apps
iphone app
Google Play app
For all information on 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 509-545-3549 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessDo Inmates in the Franklin County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?
Franklin County Jail now offers Inmate Sales Tablets to their inmates.
Inmate Sales also handles inmate phone systems, video visitations, email and texting (they call it chirping) and digital letters.
The tablets are not directly connected to the internet, and inmates can use them for the following activities:
- Phone Calls - Inmates may make calls directly from their tablet allowing for more privacy. The rates are the same as the phones in the unit, and the calls are still recorded and monitored.
- eMessaging - Communicate via a text based message or picture.
- Job Search - Inmates have the ability to see what jobs are available when they are released.
- Education - Free educational platform and course catalog that provides thousands of educational resources.
- Self Help -Inmates have daily access to mental health and addiction recovery programming.
- Music - Top-40, Hip-Hop, Country, Rock, Gospel, and more.
- Law Library - Legal research with up-to-date case information.
- eBooks - Thousands of available titles.
- Religion - Religious resources for spiritual guidance.
- Games - Inmates can play their favorite games. Available through monthly subscriptions
- Facility Services - Digital access to submitted forms, requests, facility documents, and notifications from staff.
Here's how it works:
- Register here. It is recommended you use Chrome or Firefox.
Questions:
- By phone - 877-998-5678
Franklin County Jail now offers Inmate Sales Tablets to their inmates.
Inmate Sales also handles inmate phone systems, video visitations, email and texting (they call it chirping) and digital letters.
The tablets are not directly connected to the internet, and inmates can use them for the following activities:
Here's how it works:
- Register here. It is recommended you use Chrome or Firefox.
Questions:
- By phone - 877-998-5678
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 509-545-3549 for further assistance.
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This facility, known as "Franklin County Jail" is also known as Franklin County Jail, Washington, Franklin.