Franklin County Jail Roster Search

Franklin County jail roster data is kept by the Sheriff's Office in Russellville. The Detention Center holds inmates from across the county. Franklin County is in northwest Alabama, close to the Tennessee state line. You can search for inmates online through the Sheriff's website. This page explains how to find booking records and inmate information in Franklin County.

Franklin County Sheriff's Office

Sheriff Shannon Oliver leads the office. The main location is on Walnut Gate Road in Russellville. This is the county seat. The Detention Center is part of the same complex. Staff handle bookings, releases, and inmate care.

Franklin County is in the northwest corner of Alabama. It borders Tennessee to the north and Mississippi to the west. The jail serves Russellville, Phil Campbell, Red Bay, and other towns. The Patrol Division has 10 full-time deputies, plus support staff for transport and other duties.

How to Search Franklin County Jail Records

The Sheriff has an online roster. Go to franklinsheriff.org and click on the roster link. You can view current inmates or those released in the past 48 hours. This is the fastest way to check who is in jail.

The online roster lets you search by name. Results show the inmate's name, booking number, booking date, charges, bond amount, and mugshot. The list updates when new people come in and others leave.

To search Franklin County jail records, you will need:

• Full name of the person
• Last name is usually enough to start
• Booking number if known

If the online roster does not help, call the jail at (256) 332-8425. Staff can look up inmates by name. They will tell you if someone is in custody, what charges they face, and what the bond is. The 24-hour line at (256) 332-8820 also takes calls at any time.

For written copies of records, send a request to the Sheriff's Office. Include the full name, birth date, and time frame. There may be a fee for copies.

What Franklin County Jail Records Contain

Alabama law requires the sheriff to keep a jail book. Alabama Code Section 36-22-8 says this book must be open for the public to view. It must list each person brought to the jail.

A Franklin County jail record will usually show:

• Full name of the inmate
• Booking number
• Date and time of booking
• Charges filed
• Bond amount if set
• Booking photo

The mugshot is part of the record. Staff take this photo during intake. Alabama treats mugshots as public records. You can often see them on the online roster.

Alabama Laws on Jail Records

The Open Records Act is in Alabama Code Section 36-12-40. It gives residents the right to see public records. Jail logs are public records. You do not need to say why you want to see them.

Alabama Code Section 36-22-8 says the sheriff must keep a jail book. It must list the name, age, sex, race, charges, and dates for each inmate. The law says this book must be open for public viewing.

When someone is booked in Franklin County, the data goes to the state within 24 hours. This rule is in Alabama Administrative Code 265-X-2-.03. The info goes to the Alabama Criminal Justice Information Center. This helps track crime statewide.

If charges are dropped, the person can ask to seal the record. Alabama Code Section 15-27 covers expungement. Once sealed, the record is no longer public.

Franklin County Detention Center

The Detention Center is on Walnut Gate Road in Russellville. It is part of the Sheriff's Office complex. The facility holds people waiting for trial, those serving short terms, and inmates waiting for transfer to state prison.

Staff at the jail process new bookings around the clock. When someone is arrested in Franklin County, they are brought here. The booking process includes photos, fingerprints, and personal info. Once processed, the inmate is placed in a housing area.

The jail phone is (256) 332-8425. Call this line to ask about specific inmates, visiting rules, or other jail matters. For emergencies or after-hours issues, use the 24-hour line at (256) 332-8820.

Statewide Search Tools

If you cannot find someone in Franklin County, they may be in state prison. The Alabama Department of Corrections has a search tool at doc.alabama.gov. It shows people serving longer terms.

Alabama VINE lets you track custody status. You can sign up for alerts when an inmate moves or is released. The service is free. Go to vinelink.com or call 877-846-3425.

For court records, use Alacourt at pa.alacourt.com. This is the state court system. You can look up criminal and civil cases in Franklin County. There are fees for detailed searches.

Search Franklin County Records

Use this tool to find jail records and other public records in Franklin County.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Franklin County. Check them if you are not sure where someone was arrested.