Franklin County Released Inmates

Franklin County released inmates records cover people freed from the Franklin County Jail in Rocky Mount, plus state prison cases tied to the county. The Sheriff's Office runs the local lockup, and the Circuit Court in the 22nd Judicial Circuit holds the felony case files. Use this page to find a roster, set up release alerts, or look up a court date. We point you to the right tool for each search and list the phone numbers you may need.

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Franklin County Sheriff and Jail

The Franklin County Sheriff's Office runs the jail at 70 East Court Street in Rocky Mount. The phone is 540-483-3020. The jail is open all day for booking and holds people on local charges, weekend time, and holds for the state. Released inmates from the Franklin County Jail are processed at this site. The jail is accredited through the Virginia Department of Corrections. The sheriff is a constitutional officer, elected by the voters every four years. Staff also handle court security, civil paper service, and prisoner transport.

The Franklin County Sheriff's Office page lists corrections rules and contact info. Mail goes through Smart Communications, with non-legal mail sent to PO Box 18247, Greensboro, NC 27419. Legal mail goes straight to the jail at 70 E Court St, Ste 101, Rocky Mount, VA 24151. The facility ID is 5273. Each released inmate gets back the funds left in the commissary account.

The image below comes from the Franklin County Sheriff Corrections Division page, which is the best place to read the rules in full.

Franklin County released inmates Sheriff Office page

This site explains how the jail processes released inmates and what you can send a person while they are still inside.

Note: Some Franklin County inmates may be held by the Blue Ridge Regional Jail Authority, which serves a few nearby counties as well.

Franklin County Court Records

The Franklin County Circuit Court is part of the 22nd Judicial Circuit. It hears felony cases, large civil cases, and family matters. The clerk's office sits at 275 South Main Street, Suite 212, Rocky Mount, VA 24151. The phone is (540) 483-3065 and the fax is (540) 483-3042. The clerk is elected for an eight-year term. You can also use the state portal for many older case files. The clerk maintains criminal files, sentencing orders, and release dates. The clerk also probates wills, processes indictments for both felony and misdemeanor cases, and issues marriage licenses. All records are open to the public except sealed juvenile and adoption files.

For misdemeanors, traffic, and civil claims under $25,000, use the Franklin County General District Court at 275 South Main Street, Suite 111. The phone is (540) 483-3060. The Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court is in Suite 3 at the same building, with phone (540) 483-3055. Both court types post case data online for free. You can search by name, case number, or hearing date. The Adult Probation and Parole Department prepares background reports for the Franklin County Circuit Court, and the Commonwealth Attorney represents the State in criminal cases. The Public Defender provides defense work for many Franklin County released inmates with low income.

The image below is from the Franklin County Courts page, which lists each court office.

Franklin County released inmates court records page

Use this page to find the right court for the case tied to a Franklin County released inmate.

State Search Tools

For state prison cases tied to Franklin County, the VADOC inmate locator is the right tool. Type the first letter of the first name and the full last name. The locator shows the facility, projected release date, and offender ID. People who served less than a year may not show up here.

For real time release alerts, use VINE Link. The service is free. You can sign up by phone at 1-800-467-4943 or online. VINE will send a text, call, or email when a Franklin County released inmate leaves the jail.

For background checks, the Virginia State Police criminal history portal handles name-based requests. The fee is $15 and the form is SP-167. The notarized form mails to the Virginia State Police Civil and Applicant Records Exchange (CARE) at 7700 Midlothian Turnpike, North Chesterfield, VA 23235. Turnaround is about 15 business days. For lower-level cases, use the General District Court case finder. The rules for state time live in Virginia Code Title 53.1, which sets the rules for prison records and good conduct credits.

Franklin County FOIA Requests

The Virginia Freedom of Information Act lives at Virginia Code § 2.2-3700. Any Virginia citizen can ask for a public record. The clerk has five working days to reply. Some Franklin County released inmates files may be held back if they tie to an open case. Read § 2.2-3706 for the law on police records.

Send a written request to the Sheriff's Office or the County Administrator. Be clear and short. List the name, date, and case if you know it. Fees may apply for copies.