Harris County TX Inmate Processing - Franklin

County Jail

Last Updated: April 08, 2024
Address
1201 Franklin St # 5, Houston, TX 77002
County
Harris
Phone
713-755-1048

Harris County TX Inmate Processing - Franklin is for County Jail offenders sentenced up to twenty four months.

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You can support your loved ones at Harris County TX Inmate Processing - Franklin on InmateAid, if you have any immediate questions contact the facility directly at 713-755-1048.

When someone you care about gets arrested, it can be overwhelming. This webpage aims to ease your concerns by providing information about Harris County TX Inmate Processing - Franklin. From visitation guidelines to contacting jail staff, we're here to support you as you navigate this challenging time. Take a look around and let us help you understand how to best support your family member or friend in custody.

The Harris County TX Inmate Processing - Franklin, located at 1201 Franklin St # 5 in Houston, TX, is a secure detention center operated by the Harris County Sheriff's Office. This facility primarily houses individuals awaiting trial or sentencing, typically for less than two years. It accepts inmates from various jurisdictions, including surrounding towns, municipalities, the US Marshal's Service, and the Houston Police Department.

New detainees are regularly admitted to the jail, with some being released on bail or placed under pretrial services caseloads. Others await their court appearances at the facility, receiving necessary accommodations such as bedding and meals. View all arrest records here.

Inmates serving as trustees within the jail undertake various tasks, including cooking, laundry, and commissary management, often receiving minimal compensation or sentence reduction for their services.

The jail offers a phone program for outbound calls only, with inmates unable to receive incoming calls. Accepting collect calls can be expensive, sometimes exceeding $10 per call. Alternatively, setting up an account through a third-party phone company may entail high fees per minute of usage. Click here for discounts on inmate calls, especially if the communication with your inmate is frequent. It's important to remember that all phone calls are recorded, and discussing sensitive legal matters over these lines is discouraged.

Inmate Locator

To utilize the Inmate Search page on InmateAid, begin by selecting the relevant prison facility in Texas. This allows you to view the current list of inmates housed at Harris County TX Inmate Processing - Franklin.

The second section features the InmateAid Inmate Search tool, providing a user-generated database of inmates. You can access this resource to utilize any of InmateAid's services. If you require assistance in creating an inmate profile to maintain communication, please contact us at aid@inmateaid.com, and we'll gladly help you locate your loved one.

As a last resort, you might have to pay for that information if we do not have it. The Arrest Record Search will cost you a small amount, but their data is the freshest available and for that reason, they charge to access it.

Visitation Information

Harris County Inmate Processing-Franklin - Visitation

DAYS TIMES Monday NO VISITS Tuesday 4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. (Requests for inmate visitation will not be accepted after 8:40 p.m.) Wednesday 4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. (Requests for inmate visitation will not be accepted after 8:40 p.m.) Thursday NO VISITS Friday NO VISITS Saturday 3:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. (Requests for inmate visitation will not be accepted after 8:40 p.m.) Sunday 3:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. (Requests for inmate visitation will not be accepted after 8:40 p.m.)

Harris County Sheriff's Office Jail Locations

ADDRESS PHONE NUMBER 701 N. San Jacinto Street (713) 755-8430 711 N. San Jacinto Street (713) 755-1188 1200 Baker Street (713) 755-7484 1307 Baker Street (713) 755-2400

Visitation is a privilege. Visits may be denied, revoked or limited when the visit would threaten safety, security or good order of the facility or when visitation rules are not followed. Visitation privileges may be suspended or terminated for inappropriate behavior or misuse of the visitation system. With the exception of privileged visits, visitation will be monitored by Detention personnel. It is a criminal act for a person to provide or possess with the intent to provide an inmate a prohibited substance or item (Texas Penal Code 38.11).

Visitors

  • Visiting an inmate begins by entering the main lobby of the jail where the inmate is housed.
  • Inmates are allowed one 20-minute visit per visitation day
  • All visitors (17 years of age or older) must have a valid state or federal ID card or driver's license with photograph
  • Visitors 16 years of age or younger must be accompanied by an adult (17 years of age or older)
  • Up to 2 adults and 2 children may visit an inmate
  • Attorneys may visit inmates 24 hours a day, seven days a week
  • No minister visits will be allowed at any jail location from 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
  • No video or audio recordings are permitted.

Acceptable Identification

  • All identification shall have a photo permanently affixed, and shall not exhibit any signs of alteration or tampering.
  • Any valid driver’s license or identification card issued from any U.S. state
  • Expired driver license or identification card may be used if it is accompanied by a valid Texas Department of Public Safety (Texas DPS) temporary permit or renewal slip. NOTE: Texas DPS renewal slips and temporary permits are only valid with a credible photo ID in support of the renewal certificate (Credible photo ID is at the discretion of the on duty Operations Section Supervisor and should be scrutinized carefully)
  • U.S. Military identification, to include dependent identification
  • United States Passport
  • Official Consulate identification cards issued by the following countries or their Consular Offices
    • Mexico (May be referred to as a Matricular Consular card)
    • Guatemala
  • Foreign Nationals
    • U. S. issued valid entry or work visa
    • Foreign passports with valid entry visa
    • I-94 authorization to travel inside the border beyond 25 miles and 72 hours
      • U.S. Border Crossing Card with required I-94
      • Foreign passports with I-94
    • Immigration identification (ICE issued).
      • Resident alien card
      • Naturalization certificate
      • Employment authorization card
  • Texas Department of Criminal Justice—Institutional Division (TDCJ-ID) Inmate Identification Card
  • Harris County Offender Card
  • Other government issued forms of photo identification as approved by the on-duty Operations Section Supervisor

Unacceptable Identification

  • Any identification which is altered in any manner
  • Any expired state driver’s license or identification card without renewal slip
  • Any photocopied identification
  • Any credit cards
  • Social Security cards
  • Birth and/or Marriage Certificates

Prohibited Items

  • Visitors are not allowed to bring any items when visiting an inmate. All items including, purses, wallets, bags, mobile phones, recording devices, writing instruments, weapons, etc. are prohibited. There are storage lockers in the lobby. You will only be allowed to have the locker key with you when visiting an inmate
  • No food or drinks allowed
  • No packages, mail, or photographs may be left for an inmate

Dress Code (Visitors must abide by the dress code or visitation will be denied)

  • No revealing and/or see-through clothing
  • No sleeves shorter than halfway down the upper arm
  • No spandex or tights without shorts/skirt
  • No dress/skirts/shorts above mid-thigh
  • No clothing displaying obscene or offensive language, drawings or gang affiliation

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