Franklin County Jail



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Finding Inmates at the Franklin County Jail





Unfortunately, one cannot find an online list of inmates in the Franklin County Jail. The average daily number of inmates within the county jail is 2,318 (2007). More than 41,000 inmates came through the jail in 2007 with an average stay of 23 days.

There are two detention centers for the jail:
  • Franklin County Corrections Center I
    370 S Front St.
    Columbus, Ohio 43215
    (614) 462-3368
    Phone number for prisoner information: 614-462-3368

  • Franklin County Corrections Center II
    2460 Jackson Pike
    Columbus, Ohio 43223
    (614) 462-7100
    Phone number for prisoner information: 614-462-7100



Helpful Information from the Franklin County Sheriff



Do you need visiting information?

Visitation schedules for both facilities are as follows (by inmate’s last name):
  • A-G Sundays and Thursdays
  • H-O Mondays and Fridays
  • P-Z Tuesdays and Saturdays
  • Juveniles - Wednesdays
Hours are:
  • 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm
  • 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm

2 adults and a maximum of 3 children
15 minutes per visit except for juveniles who are permitted 30 minutes


Do you want to send a package to an inmate?

The items listed below are approved items that may be left for an inmate: (total of 6 each all in original unopened packages)
  • White-only plain, underwear or panties
  • White-only crew neck T-shirts, no pocket (no tank tops)
  • White-only socks or footies
  • White or off white only bras (no under wires or stays)

Packages will not be accepted unless prior approval is granted by the facility commander.


Do you want to send money to an inmate?

Money Orders, US Postal or Western Union only, made payable to an inmate can be received, but will be placed in the inmate’s personal property.

Inmates are permitted to make only one (1) money release every seven (7) calendar days.


Franklin County Clerk of Courts



Some Franklin County public records can be searched online. Click to go to the Case Information Online Page to search online court records.

If you have questions about felony cases in Franklin County, go to the Frequently Asked Questions Page where they explain arraignment and bonding procedures.






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