Franklin County Jail, Pennsylvania, Inmate Roster, Visitation Rules

Updated on: March 6, 2024

The Franklin County Jail is a correctional facility for Adult detainees in Chambersburg, Franklin County, Pennsylvania. This correction facility is physically situated at 1804 Opportunity Avenue, Chambersburg, PA, 17201-3091. It is a 199-bed facility.

Generally, this Franklin County jail houses offenders awaiting trial and detainees serving short sentences, usually a year or less. The Franklin County detention center primarily houses Adult convicted of low-level crimes, such as misdemeanor offenses. Those charged with felonies are typically transferred to federal prison after trial. Franklin County detention facility occasionally houses immigrant detainees for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

The Franklin County Sheriffs Office oversees the Franklin County Jail. There are also more than 60 staff members and corrections officers responsible for the well-being of all inmates and visitors at the Franklin County detention center.

Most detainees are delivered daily. A significant number of individuals arriving at the Franklin County correction facility are currently or recently intoxicated. They also arrive with injuries from assaults leading to their arrest. Some are mentally ill, with no place for the police to deliver them.

Inmate Search

If you believe your loved one is at Franklin County Jail, visit the Franklin County Sheriffs Office’s website. The website has the Franklin County inmate search tool which allows you to for offenders by entering their last names. Additionally, you can view inmate details on the roster below. This roster contains the Franklin County inmate’s full name, gender, and age.

Alternatively, you can contact the Franklin County correction facility directly by phone at 717-264-9513 to inquire about the detainee’s status and location.

Visitations at Franklin County Jail

To schedule a visit to the Franklin County correction facility, you must complete a visitation form, which is available on the Franklin County Sheriffs Office website. Once your application is approved, you will receive the approved visitation schedule by mail.

The visiting hours at the Franklin County Jail are as follows:

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

During the visit, you must provide a valid government-issued ID, such as a driver’s license, passport, or state ID, and follow the Franklin County detention center’s dress code and rules. The Franklin County Jail may cancel visitation if you fail to meet these requirements.

To get more data about visitations, call the Franklin County detention facility at 717-264-9513.

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Franklin County Jail — General Information

Franklin County Sheriffs Office

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

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