Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q. How do I find out if someone is currently detained at Franklin County Detention Center?
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Franklin County Detention Center maintains an online inmate list where one can find the list of detainees. The list is updated usually fairly frequently. To check the inmate roster please visit Franklin County Detention Center Sheriff Department website. If that doesn't work, another good way to find someone is to call the Ozark police department at 479-667-4127 and find out about the inmate directly.
Q. What if you are not able to find the inmate in Franklin County Detention Center?
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It means the inmate is transferred to nearby county jail or state prison facility or is released from jail. Check Arkansas inmate search page for more details on how to search for an inmate in Arkansas.
Q. What are the visitation rules of Franklin County Detention Center?
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Any individual with valid government ID and who isn’t on felony probation is allowed to visit an inmate. Children below 18 years, must be accompanied by a legal guardian.
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For more information one can call 479-667-4127.
Franklin County Detention Center Visitation Hours
| Sunday |
7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. |
12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. |
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| Monday |
7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. |
12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
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| Tuesday |
7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. |
12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
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| Wednesday |
7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. |
12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
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| Thursday |
7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. |
12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
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| Friday |
7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. |
12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. |
| Saturday |
9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. |
12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. |
Map & Directions for Franklin County Detention Center
More Information
Franklin County Jail built in 1914 as a rehabilitation center; it is a historic building consisting of the two-story masonry structure. The entrance is design in a Romanesque arch while the roof is flat obscure with a crenelated parapet. Franklin Jail located in the northwestern state of Arkansas, Franklin County and city of Ozark. Franklin jail is a maximum security facility and operates under sheriff's department. Hold inmates ranging from low-level crime to high-level offenses.
The jail block divided into pods which consist of the individual cell and common areas. Towering concrete walls surrounded the common area outside — with tables made of solid steel and four chairs attached to each. Each compartment (cell) holds two to three inmates and has a window is made of steel. It has high security which consists of security camera install the enter block, reinforce fence with razor wire at the top, electronic detector and police guard. The police are armed with mace and physically well trained to protect themselves and prisoners from the riot.
It also offers and manages alternative to jail like house arrest, and private county jail where a person convicted can serve their terms on the weekend reduced. The jail accepts a prisoner from surrounding towns, police department without any cell, US marshal and ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement). The prisoner is serving less than one year or waiting for their sentences. They publish the names of all inmates present in the facility to be available for the public who may be searching for their relatives.
Inmates offered three meals per day which should be approved by a dietitian. They are allowed one hour for exercises like reading and showering. They also provided medical facilities like a nutrient supplement and minor injuries. Visiting days are Monday to Friday from 9 am to 6 pm, all visitors should abide by rules, they are required to carry a valid government ID and free from any felony probation. Those below 18 years should be accompanied by a guardian to be allowed in.
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