Franklin County, Ohio Inmate Search

An inmate search provides a convenient option for locating someone detained in a local county, city, or state prison within Franklin County. The Franklin County Sheriff's Office, Division of Corrections, manages the county's inmate search tool (a jail roster). It provides access to different types of information, including the names, charges, case numbers, visitation locations, and court dates of current inmates.

In addition to the roster, interested parties may also obtain information by contacting the Franklin County Sheriff's Office at:

How to Find an Inmate in Franklin County Jail

Requesters seeking information on an inmate currently incarcerated in the Franklin County Jail may adopt the following resources:

Online

• Visit the official Franklin County Sheriff's Office website to access the "new automated inmate information search".
• By using this search tool, visitors may look up current inmates via their name or booking number. Searches typically detail an inmate's custody status, charges, visitation location, and upcoming court dates.
• Using the inmate search tool typically returns information on inmates in the county's jail system, including those held at the Corrections Center I and Corrections Center II. Franklin County does not have separate lookups for different facilities.

In Person

• Requesters who prefer not to access inmate information through the online search tool may visit or call the Sheriff's Office for assistance.
• They may visit the Sheriff's Office in person to request inmate records or call the main office during working hours. The Sheriff's Office main building (headquarters) is located at:

The contact and locational details of Franklin County jail facilities are as follows:

How to Use the Franklin Jail Roster

Step-by-Step Guide on Using the Inmate Search

• Visit the Franklin County Sheriff's Office website, specifically the Corrections Division page.
• Click on the "Inmate Information Search" button.
• This portal provides official information on inmates currently detained at both county jail facilities. The Sheriff's Office does not maintain a separate roster per jail.
• Users typically search using the last name and first name (optionally).
• After entering the name, users may also insert other built-in filters, such as:
• Offender Status (e.g., Current or Released)
• Sex (Female, Male, Transgender, Unknown)
• Age
• Race (Black, White, Hispanic, etc.)
• Click on the "search" button to run the inquiry.
• Next, click on "Detail" in the left-hand corner of the displayed search results to view full details.
• Each profile shows an inmate's mugshot and physical description, current charges, case numbers, the facility/location for visitation, and court dates.

Note: The jail roster does not contain bond information; contact the Clerk of Courts for that.

What Information is Included in the Franklin Inmate Roster

Requesters seeking inmate records through the Franklin County inmate jail roster would typically find information such as:

• Full name: The inmate's official name as contained in the system.
• Booking number: The number assigned to the individual after their arrest and processing into jail.
• State Identification (SID) number: This is a unique, permanent number assigned to individuals processed into Ohio's correctional system.
• Physical description: This includes demographic information (age, race, and sex) and body features such as height, weight, and hair color.
• Arrest/Booking Date: The date the individual was taken into custody and processed into the jail system.
• Charges: A general description of the offenses the person was arrested for, e.g., theft, driving while intoxicated, assault, robbery, etc.
• Conviction Type: Classification of inmates' offenses (infractions, misdemeanors, and felonies)
• Housing/Location: The detention facility (Corrections Center I or II) and sometimes the assigned housing unit.
• Custody Status: Indicates whether the person is currently in custody, has been released, or is temporarily housed elsewhere.
• Court Date(s): The inmate is scheduled (if applicable), and upcoming court appearance dates and related case numbers may appear in the record.

The availability of Franklin County inmate records is governed by the Ohio Public Records Act (Ohio Revised Code § 149.43). Consequently, the county's public roster does not include inmate information, including juvenile records, ongoing investigations, or sensitive court-sealed or expunged records.

Contact Details for Franklin Jail or Sheriff's Office

Interested parties seeking to obtain official inmate records or visitation and custody-related information may contact the jail staff or the Sheriff's Office at the following addresses:

Jail Facility Overview in Franklin

The Franklin County Jail comprises two jail facilities: Franklin County Corrections Center I (FCCC I) and FCCC II. Located inside the Franklin County Government Center, FCCC I is a 650-bed medium-maximum security correctional facility that houses only male inmates. The facility (also known as the Franklin County Main Jail) mainly serves as an intake and holding facility for processing newly arrested persons before their transfer or classification for longer-term housing.

In comparison, FCCC II is a newer jail that houses male and female inmates. The facility has a capacity of approximately 1,600 and was constructed to address long-term housing needs and enhance the county jail's capacity.

TheFranklin County Corrections Center I (FCCC I) and FCCC II do not house juveniles. The county's juvenile detention center is separate from the adult jail and not under the supervision of the Sheriff's Office.

How to Send Money to an Inmate in Franklin County Corrections Center II

As of June 23, 2025, all Franklin County Corrections Center II (FCCC II) Commissary transactions go through the Keefe Commissary Network. This authorized third-party vendor offers several convenient methods for depositors to send money to inmates in the jail facility.

Online Deposits

Depositors may securely make payments online at any time through the Access Corrections website or the Access Corrections mobile app. To make a payment online, select the state and agency where the recipient is located (e.g., Franklin County Jail, OH). Next, enter the inmate's complete name or Sheriff's Office ID.

Depositors typically need to create an account, verifying their phone number, email address, and address. Thereafter, they may add a recipient to their dashboard and securely add and store debit/credit cards.

Jail Lobby Kiosks

Friends and family may send money to inmates at the FCCC II using the two kiosks available at the facility. These kiosks are available at any time and accept both cash and card payments (debit or credit). Kiosk deposits are generally available immediately or within a few hours.

In-Person Cash at Nationwide Retailers

CashPayToday.com is also available for friends and family to make cash deposits at various national retailers, including Kroger, CVS, Walgreens, Dollar General, Family Dollar, 7-Eleven, and Speedway. Locations are also accessible at Walmart Service Desks or Money Centers.

Phone Deposits

Depositors may call Keefe's Toll-Free phone number at (636) 888-7004 to make a payment by phone. This non-stop service typically requires an inmate's information (name or booking number) and a debit/credit card.

Inmate Search by Jail Facility

The Franklin County Sheriff's Office operates two adult jail facilities (FCCC I and FCCC II), but a single online inmate search system covers both jails. This means that all inmates' information is stored in the same database. Consequently, requesters do not have to search separate rosters for each facility.

The Franklin County Juvenile Detention Center houses juvenile detainees, and information concerning minors is inaccessible to the general public under Ohio Revised Code (ORC) § 2151.14 and § 2151.15.

Franklin Visitation Rules and Schedules

As of August 2025, the Corrections Center II had moved from in-person to virtual visits for inmates. Through a partnership between a third-party provider and the Sheriff's Office, friends and family may now visit incarcerated individuals from the comfort of their own homes.

Prospective visitors have two options to use the new visitation services:

• They may visit the Franklin County Visitation Scheduling website to register online and schedule a visit.
• Alternatively, visitors may download the GTL Viapath Technologies' (third-party service provider) Visitation App in the Google Play Store by searching "GTL Inmate Visits". They are expected to download both relevant apps.

The Franklin County Sheriff's Office provides jailed prisoners with two 20-minute virtual visits a week at no cost. Visitors have the option to purchase additional virtual visits on restricted-access tablets in FCCCII housing units.

Mailing and Commissary Information

As of May 24, 2024, inmate personal mail received by the Corrections Center II is scanned and electronically delivered as attachments to incarcerated persons via the facility's message app, available on a tablet. Friends and family sending personal mails are expected to adopt the following address format:

Items Not Permitted

• The Corrections Center II prohibits sending Legal Mail to the new mailing address.
• Checks and money orders are expected to be sent directly to the facility and not the mail scanning address.
• The jail facility only scans direct communication. Boxes and catalogs are typically returned to the sender.