Franklin County Jail, TX Inmate Search, Visitation Hours
- 208 Texas Highway 37, Mt Vernon, TX, 75457
- Website
- 903-537-4539
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Opened since 1984, Franklin County Jail is a medium-security detention center located in Mt Vernon, Texas. This facility was originally designed to house a total of 112 inmates, but by 2004, the Franklin County Jail experienced over a 240% increase in the average daily population for the facility and needed to expand.
Currently, 40 Corrections Deputies, 5 Corrections Sergeants, and 1 Lieutenant are responsible for providing safe and secure housing for inmates being held in the custody of the Franklin County Jail.
Franklin County Jail offers a Jail Alternatives Program which offers alternative programs to qualifying inmates. Such alternatives include Work Release, Community Service, and Electronic Home Monitoring.
Franklin County Jail - General Information
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Facility Name
Franklin County Jail
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Facility Type
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Address
208 Texas Highway 37, Mt Vernon, TX, 75457
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Phone
903-537-4539
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Capacity
112
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Facility Name
Franklin County Jail
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Facility Type
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Address
208 Texas Highway 37, Mt Vernon, TX, 75457
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Phone
903-537-4539
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Capacity
112
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Country
Franklin County
Franklin County Sheriffs Department / Franklin County Jail
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Address
208 Texas 37, Mount Vernon, Texas, 75457
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Phone
903-537-4539
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Website
How to Find Someone in Franklin County Jail
To search for an inmate housed at Franklin County Jail, click here This report lists the names and basic information of each inmate and is updated every 15 minutes.
Send a Mail/Package
Inmates at Franklin County Jail 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.
When addressing the envelope to an inmate, use the following format:
Name of the Inmate
C/O Franklin County Jail
208 Texas Highway 37, Mt Vernon, TX, 75457
Magazines and books may be sent to an inmate if they are directly from the publisher. Inmates are not allowed to be mailed packages, although family and friends can order them items and goods through iCare.
Sending Money
The Franklin County Jail accepts money for inmates 24 hours a day via the kiosk in the jail lobby. The kiosk accepts cash and credit/debit cards. Money orders will be accepted through the mail. All money orders must be made out to "Franklin County Jail". Money can also be sent to the inmate’s account online using JPay services.
The Franklin County Jail does not accept personal checks for inmates.
Phone Calls
Inmates are allowed to make outgoing calls using the phone system, SECURUS Technologies. All of the calls are prepaid, and you can add funds to your inmate’s account anytime. If you have questions about setting up an account, you can call Franklin County Jail at 903-537-4539.
Visitation Rules
Visitation occurs via video from the visitor’s home/device or in the lobby of the Franklin County Community Justice Center which is located at 208 Texas Highway 37, Mt Vernon, TX, 75457. Inmates are usually allowed one 40-minute visits per week. Each inmate may have two visitors at a time.
ONSITE video visitation:
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Once per week per inmate
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You can schedule an appointment online or at the Franklin County Jail lobby
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Minors (under 18 years of age) must be supervised by an approved adult during the entire duration of the visit.
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Anyone appearing to be under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol will not be allowed to visit
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All visitors must wear appropriate clothing including shoes and shirts.
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Jail staff may refuse a visit due to inappropriate dress or conduct while visiting
To be eligible for an OFFSITE video visitation you must:
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Have internet access
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Have a personal computer or device that includes speakers, microphone, and a webcam
Offsite visitors must provide their own equipment and the necessary internet connections to participate in video visiting.
Visitation must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance, but no more than 14 days in advance.
VISITATION HOURS
Directions
Refer the map below to find the driving directions.