Franklin County Jail Roster
The Franklin County jail roster is the current list of inmates held at the Franklin County Jail in Brookville, Indiana. The Franklin County Sheriff's Office posts the inmate roster directly on its website, giving the public free access to booking information for people in county custody. This page explains how to search that roster, what the results include, and what other tools are available for Franklin County inmate records.
Franklin County Quick Facts
Franklin County Inmate Roster Search
The Franklin County Sheriff's Office posts its jail roster at franklincountysheriff.org/inmate-roster/. This is the most direct way to find anyone currently on the Franklin County jail roster. The page shows current inmates at the Franklin County Jail, with booking details available for each entry.
The sheriff's office website at franklincountysheriff.org also covers jail policies, inmate mail information, and other resources. If you need to send mail to someone at the Franklin County Jail, the mail rules page explains what's allowed and how to address it correctly. Following those rules matters, because letters that don't meet the standards get returned or discarded.
The sheriff's office maintains 24-hour emergency service. The front office is open Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM for in-person visits and questions. Outside those hours, you can still reach dispatch for urgent matters. For routine questions about the Franklin County jail roster, the main line at 765-647-4138 is the right number to call during business hours.
Franklin County Jail Contact Information
The Franklin County Jail is located at 371 Main St in Brookville, Indiana 47012. The jail and sheriff's office share this address. It's a small county, and the facility serves the whole county's detention needs, from pretrial hold to county sentences.
| Agency | Franklin County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| Address | 371 Main St, Brookville, IN 47012 |
| Phone | 765-647-4138 |
| Fax | 765-647-6991 |
| Office Hours | Mon-Fri 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM (24-hr emergency service) |
| Jail Facility | Franklin County Jail |
| Inmate Search | franklincountysheriff.org/inmate-roster/ |
The fax number, 765-647-6991, is available for written correspondence with the office. For anything related to a specific inmate on the Franklin County jail roster, calling the main line during office hours is usually faster than faxing. Staff there can answer questions about custody status, bond, visitation, and mail.
What the Franklin County Jail Roster Shows
The Franklin County jail roster is a public record under Indiana law. It shows the names of people currently in custody, along with booking dates and charge information. The roster is updated as bookings and releases occur throughout the day, so what you see reflects the population at the time you look.
Booking records are not proof of guilt. A name on the Franklin County jail roster only means that person is in custody at the time of the search. They may be awaiting trial, waiting on a bond hearing, or serving a county sentence. The roster doesn't indicate the outcome of charges, and in many cases charges are later reduced, dropped, or result in acquittal.
If the roster doesn't show someone you're looking for, they may have bonded out, been released on their own recognizance, or been transferred. The INjail Public Portal can help verify whether someone is still in Franklin County custody or has moved to another facility. For transfers to state prison, use the IDOC offender locator.
SAVIN and VINE Notification for Franklin County
Franklin County uses the SAVIN Offender Look-up system alongside the statewide VINE network to keep the public informed about inmate custody changes. VINE (Victim Information and Notification Everyday) is the most widely used tool in Indiana for tracking when someone leaves jail custody.
Register at VINELink or call 1-866-959-VINE (8463). The service costs nothing and runs all day, every day. You register for notifications on a specific inmate by name, and VINE sends you an alert when that person's custody status changes at the Franklin County Jail. You can choose to be notified by phone call, text message, or email.
This tool is especially valuable for crime victims, who may have a safety interest in knowing when a specific person is released from the Franklin County jail roster. The notification comes automatically, so you don't have to keep checking the roster by hand. It's a reliable way to stay informed without constant follow-up.
INjail Portal and State Inmate Search for Franklin County
Indiana's INjail Public Portal covers county jails across the state, including Franklin County. The portal is a good backup if the county's own roster page isn't loading or if you want to cross-reference results. It draws from the same booking data and returns current inmate information for the Franklin County Jail.
For people who have moved from county jail to state prison, the Indiana Department of Correction Offender Locator is the right tool. This covers sentenced offenders who are now serving time at an IDOC facility. It shows current location, sentence start and end dates, and facility contact information.
Indiana's public records law, found in IC 5-14-3, ensures that jail rosters and basic booking information remain accessible to the public. You do not need to explain why you want the information or file a formal request to view the Franklin County jail roster. The law treats this data as a public record by default.
Franklin County Jail Inmate Mail Policy
Mail sent to someone on the Franklin County jail roster must follow the jail's posted rules. The sheriff's office website has a dedicated page on inmate mail, including how to address letters and what items are permitted. The basic requirement is that mail comes through the postal service and is clearly addressed to the specific inmate.
Publications, books, and packages often have stricter rules than standard letters. Many Indiana county jails only allow books sent directly from a publisher or retailer, not from a personal address. Check the mail policy on the Franklin County Sheriff's Office website before sending anything other than a standard letter. Rules can change, and what was allowed previously may no longer be permitted.
The Franklin County Sheriff's Office posts the current Franklin County jail roster at its inmate roster page. The list reflects everyone in custody at the Franklin County Jail in Brookville. You can access it directly at franklincountysheriff.org/inmate-roster/ without logging in or paying any fee.
Cities in Franklin County
No cities in Franklin County meet the population threshold for a dedicated records page on this site. Brookville is the county seat and largest community in the county, but it falls below the qualifying level. Residents throughout Franklin County are served by the same Franklin County Jail and the sheriff's inmate roster search described above.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Franklin County and each has its own jail roster. Use the county links below to find inmate information in nearby jurisdictions.