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Franklin County Jail, KS Inmate Search, Mugshots, Prison Roster

Updated on: December 27, 2023
785-229-1200
305 South Main Street, Ottawa, KS, 66067

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Franklin County Kansas Jail is a prison facility located in the city of Ottawa, serving Franklin County and surrounding areas. Prisoners sentenced to a medium prison are often sent to Franklin County KS Jail. The capacity of inmates is 55.

Some of the security features in this facility include security cameras, electronic detection and reinforced fencing topped with razor wire. Correctional officers in Franklin County Jail are armed with mace and trained to use physical force to protect themselves and other inmates from violence.

The address for Franklin County KS Jail is as follows:

305 S Main St.
Ottawa, KS, 66067-2331
(785) 229-1200

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Franklin County Jail Prison Information

Jail Name Franklin County Jail
Jail Type County Jail
Location 305 South Main Street, Ottawa, KS, 66067
Contact Numbers 785-229-1200
City Ottawa
Postal Code 66067
State Kansas
County Franklin County
Jail Webpage website

Franklin County Sheriffs Office / Franklin County Detention Center

Sheriff Jeffrey O. Richards
Address 305 South Main Street, Ottawa, Kansas, 66067
Phone 785-229-1200
Fax 785-229-1210

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Inmate Search

To see the current inmates in Franklin County Jail, you can search for him or her in the Franklin  County Jail Roster.

Search the list, and when you click on an inmate’s name, you will see the following information:

  • Their mugshot
  • Their full name
  • Their inmate number
  • Their face
  • Their gender
  • Their ethnicity
  • Their location
  • Their charges
  • Their bond amount (if applicable)

Sending a Mail

When mailing a letter or postcard to an inmate, please address your mail as follows:

Inmate's first and last name
Franklin County Jail
305 South Main
Ottawa, KS 66067

All mail sent to an inmate at the Franklin County Jail must include the sender's name and mailing address in the top left corner of the envelope or postcard.

Failure to include your return address will most likely result in your mail NOT being delivered and your letter destroyed.

The Franklin County Jail allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office.

Newspapers/Magazines

Local or national newspapers may also be mailed to the inmate as long as they are mailed directly from the newspaper publisher.

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

Franklin County Jail allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as amazon.com or barnesandnoble.com. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address above.

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.

Incoming and outgoing inmate mail are subject to inspection for the presence of contraband that might threaten the safety, security or well-being of the jail/facility, its staff, and residents.

Inmates may receive only metered, unstamped, plain white postcards no larger than 4" x 6" as mail.

Writing must be in pencil or blue or black ink. Any other mail will be returned to the sender. If no return address is available, unauthorized mail will be stored in the inmate's locker until the inmate's release.

Sending Money

Before you send money to an inmate in Franklin County Jail, there are several key things you will need to know:

•    Inmate’s full committed name
•    Inmate’s ID number
•    Inmate’s location

You can use MoneyGram to send money to an inmate in Franklin County Jail. It’s easy to use, and the money will be sent instantly.

You can also make an Inmate Deposit over the Phone

Franklin County Jail accepts deposits over the phone with a debit or credit card. To do this you will need the inmate's offender # (inmate ID #) and full legal name.

To deposit money to an inmate’s over the phone, call (785) 229-1200.

Phone Calls

Inmates may use the telephone to call family and friends. Inmates may not receive incoming calls.

Franklin County Jail partners with GlobalTel for inmates to make direct calls. It is easy to sign up and use this service.

Check out the website to add money to an inmate’s telephone account.

Visiting Rules

Franklin County Jail requires all visitors to fill out an application prior to your visiting an inmate.

Carefully fill out the application. Incomplete paperwork is cause for denial.

Honesty, especially regarding past criminal convictions, probation etc., is important. These things will most likely show up on the background check – which if lied about on the application, will cause visits to be denied.

All visits are non-contact and conducted through a glass partition. This facility may also have a video visitation option, please call 785-229-1200 for more information and updates to the current rules and regulations.

Visitation Hours

Sunday
Monday 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Saturday
Holiday

How Often Can I Visit?

Inmates are allowed two visitors per day.

Directions

Refer the map below to find the driving directions.

Franklin County Prison Statistics

Franklin County Jail Held Inmates

Jail Population Held for State Jail 1
Jail Population Held for Out-of-State Prison -
Jail Population Held for Out-of-State Jail -
Jail Population Held for Federal Agencies -
Jail Population Held for ICE -
Jail Population Held for State Prison 3

Franklin County Jail Admissions By Race

Native Jail Population 1
Latino Jail Population 2
Asian Jail Population -
Black Jail Population 2
White Jail Population 40

Franklin County Jail Admissions

Total Jail Population 50
Female Jail Population 6
Total Jail Admissions 1,406
Male Jail Population 37

Franklin County Pretrial Jail Population

Female Pretrial Jail Population 4
Pretrial Jail Population 35
Male Pretrial Jail Population 27

Franklin County Prison Admissions

Latino Prison Admissions -
Female Prison Admissions -
Native Prison Admissions -
Black Prison Admissions -
Other Prison Admissions -
Male Prison Admissions -
White Prison Admissions -
Total Prison Admissions 45
Asian Prison Admissions -