Inmate Search 🔍 | Franklin County Jail I

Franklin County Jail I is a minimum security jail which falls under jurisdiction of Franklin, OH. The jail is maintained and operated by sheriffs in Franklin County. Offenders from the Police and City jails are transferred to the jail after the paper work is done. They usually stay in the jail, until they are sentenced, acquitted or released on bail. It houses inmates on temporary hold, typically serving less than a year jail term. Most of the inmates in Franklin County Jail I are convicted for misdemeanor offenses like driving under the influence, fighting/assault, theft etc. It provides basic amenities to the inmates like bathroom facility, 3 meals daily, education program and TV facility. It also provides work release program and other specialized services to the inmates.

Location

370 South Front Street Second Floor
Columbus, Ohio 43215

Inmate Capacity

700

Website

sheriff.franklincountyohio.gov

Fax Number

614-462-4327

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q. How do I find out if someone is currently detained at Franklin County Jail I?

Franklin County Jail I 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 Jail I Sheriff Department website. If that doesn't work, another good way to find someone is to call the Columbus police department at 614-462-3368 and find out about the inmate directly.

Q. What if you are not able to find the inmate in Franklin County Jail I?

It means the inmate is transferred to nearby county jail or state prison facility or is released from jail. Check Ohio inmate search page for more details on how to search for an inmate in Ohio.

Q. What are the visitation rules of Franklin County Jail I?

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.
For more information one can call 614-462-3368.

Franklin County Jail I 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.
Monday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Thursday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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.