Franklin County Jail, PA Inmate Search, Visitation Hours

Updated on: April 12, 2024

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Franklin County County can be found in the Pennsylvania area. Chambersburg – is the county seat. Franklin County has a total population of 154234 and was formed in 1784.

Franklin County County has a total area of 772 square miles. The zip codes in Franklin County County are 17201, 17210, 17214, 17217, 17219, 17220, 17221, 17222, 17224, 17225, 17231, 17232, 17235, 17236, 17237, 17244, 17246, 17247, 17250, 17251, 17252, 17254, 17256, 17261, 17262, 17263, 17265, 17268, 17270, 17271, 17272.

Franklin County Sheriff’s Office:

The Franklin County Sheriff, James W. Brown, is the head law enforcement officer in the Franklin County county. You can reach him by calling 717-261-3877.

Address: 157 Lincoln Way East, Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, 17201, 17201, 17210, 17214, 17217, 17219, 17220, 17221, 17222, 17224, 17225, 17231, 17232, 17235, 17236, 17237, 17244, 17246, 17247, 17250, 17251, 17252, 17254, 17256, 17261, 17262, 17263, 17265, 17268, 17270, 17271, 17272.

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Phone: 717-261-3877

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Franklin County Jail is located in Franklin County County, Pennsylvania state. The specific address of the Franklin County Jail is 1804 Opportunity Avenue, Chambersburg, PA, 17201-3091. The Franklin County Jail is a correctional facility that house approximately 2,000 inmates and receive an average annual booking of 56,000. The Franklin County Jail is divided into male units and female units. In case of any inquiries, you can dial 717-264-9513, the Franklin County Jail information line, or fax at or fax717-264-2664.

Jail History and Structure

In 1990, a criminal justice center was constructed in downtown Chambersburg. The justice center houses the Franklin County county sheriff, Chambersburg police department offices, and the Franklin County Jail. The Franklin County county sheriff is the general overseer of the Franklin County Jail. Originally, the Franklin County Jail could house approximately 1931 inmates.

Over the years, the Franklin County Jail has undergone numerous modifications and eventually became one of the largest facilities in the Franklin County county.

Juvenile Detention Center

It is part and parcel of Franklin County Jail but deals with the detention and correction of offensive youths. The Franklin County Jail has a 133-bed capacity. Counselling, health assessments, recreation, education, and intervention services are provided to the youth held at the Franklin County Jail.

The Franklin County Jail comprises three units: the girl’s detention unit, the boy’s detention unit, and the detention control center. During working hours, the staffing ratio is 1 to 9, and during sleeping hours, the ratio is 1 to 14. The youth detained in the Franklin County Jail is engaged daily to mitigate any room for idleness. Upon the arrival of any youth at the Franklin County Jail, he or she will be informed of the charges and rights.

Jail Medical Facilities

The Franklin County Jail has medical facilities to promote the well-being of the inmates. In 2011, a mental health unit was established at the Franklin County Jail. This medical unit aims at handling any mental illness among the Franklin County Jail inmates. In 2012, a suicide precaution unit was established. This unit was meant to cater to Franklin County Jail inmates who attempted suicide at one point. The unit comprises special cells where the Franklin County Jail inmates participate in daily group activities, contact their loved ones frequently and attend therapy sessions. There is also a general medical facility at the Franklin County Jail where inmates can seek medication when unwell.

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Visitation Rules and Prohibited Items

You need to dress appropriately while visiting the Franklin County Jail inmate; hence transparent and tight clothes are prohibited at the Franklin County Jail. You will be prohibited from visiting an inmate at the Franklin County Jail if you have been arrested within the past year.

Some of the prohibited items at the Franklin County Jail include manicure kits, nail clippers, glass bottles, metallic bottle openers, and any other material that may trigger violence within the Franklin County Jail.

The Franklin County Jail is under tight security 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Whether you are an inmate or a visitor, ensure you adhere to all the Franklin County Jail rules to avoid quarrels and disagreements with the Franklin County Jail authorities. You can learn more through the Franklin County Jail’s prison website.

Visiting Hours

Monday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Thursday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Friday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Saturday: 7:30 Am to 2:30 PM
Sunday: 7:30 Am to 2:30 PM

Chambersburg, Franklin County , PA Overview

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