Franklin County Jail Roster
Franklin County's jail is the Franklin County Regional Jail at 400 Coffee Tree Road, Frankfort, KY 40604. The jail site lists phone 502-875-8782 and fax 502-875-8713. It identifies Jailer Tracy Hopper and describes the jail's mission as care, custody, control, safety and security, ethical inmate treatment, stewardship of taxpayer money, transparency with community partners, and treatment or recovery work to reduce recidivism.
The jail site links a "Current Inmates" page. Static inspection of that page returned the shell but did not expose inmate rows, so public field detail is limited by the source. The jail homepage also includes a disclaimer that circumstances may change without notice because of law changes, emergencies, and jail rules. It warns not to use information to injure, harass, or commit criminal acts, and it states that all charged persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.
Franklin County Regional Jail
400 Coffee Tree Road
Frankfort, KY 40604
502-875-8782
Fax: 502-875-8713
Use the Inmate Roster
The official online roster channel is the Franklin County Regional Jail current inmates page. Because the research could not capture live inmate rows, use the roster as a first stop, then call the jail if the page does not load, appears stale, or lacks the needed booking detail. For charges and court dates, compare jail information with KYeCourts Public Court Records and KCOJ dockets.
- Open the current inmates page from the official jail site.
- Look for the person by name if the roster renders in the browser.
- Call 502-875-8782 if no row appears or if custody status needs confirmation.
- Check court records for filed charges, case number, next hearing, and disposition.
- Use the jail open-records process when a specific jail record is needed and public roster detail is not enough.
For people transferred from county jail to state custody or supervision, use Kentucky Online Offender Lookup. For custody-notification services, use Kentucky VINELink. Those statewide tools do not replace Franklin County jail or court records.
Current inmate information is most useful when paired with the court case. A person may be held on a new charge, a bench warrant, a probation matter, a fugitive hold, or a bond condition. The jail can answer custody questions, but the court record explains the filed charge, hearing date, plea, disposition, and sentence. For bond or warrant concerns, verify the jail record against the Circuit Court Clerk or KCOJ docket before making plans.
Franklin Inmate Search Fields
The research captured the jail roster access point but not a full visible search form or sample inmate row. The correct approach is to be clear about that limit. If the roster renders dynamically in a browser, it may provide current custody information, but unconfirmed fields should not be stated as guaranteed.
| Field Label | Type | Required | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Inmates | Link or list | No visible form confirmed | Official roster page exists, but static extraction did not show rows. |
| Search inputs | Not visible | Unknown | No confirmed public search fields were captured. |
| Result rows | Not visible | Unknown | Use phone or open-records fallback when no row is visible. |
| Disclaimer | Notice | Not applicable | Presumption of innocence, no harassment or criminal use, errors corrected when verified. |
The manifest source for Franklin County jail visitation rules documents video visitation and attorney or clergy access.
Visitation rules are part of custody planning, but they do not confirm charge disposition or release status.
What Inmate Records Show
No sample inmate profile fields were visible in static extraction. The research says expected public booking fields, if the roster renders in a browser, may include name, booking date, charges, bond, and custody status, but those fields were not confirmed. Use the jail phone line or open-records process for details that do not appear online.
| Information need | Best confirmed route |
|---|---|
| Current custody | Roster page if visible, then jail phone line at 502-875-8782. |
| Booking or jail record copy | Jail open-records request using required form and inmate full name and DOB. |
| Filed charges | KYeCourts and KCOJ dockets after the court case is filed. |
| State prison custody | Kentucky Online Offender Lookup, separate from county jail custody. |
| Sex offender registry status | Kentucky State Police registry, separate from jail booking records. |
Note: The jail roster is a custody tool, not a statewide criminal-history report.
Visitation and Access Rules
Franklin County Regional Jail visitation is by video through Combined Public Communications. The jail visitation page says all visitation is conducted through video visitation and can be scheduled at inmatesales.com. People unable to conduct a video visit from home may use lobby kiosks at the facility if the visit has already been scheduled. Attorney visits are separate and may occur at any reasonable time with proper identification, including driver's license and bar card, but the jail asks attorneys not to visit during meal times or after 9 p.m.
| Visit type | Scheduling or location | Times and rules |
|---|---|---|
| Public video visit | Schedule through inmatesales.com; home video or scheduled lobby kiosk | Vendor schedule controls exact times. |
| Attorney visit | In person at jail | Any reasonable time; avoid meal times and after 9 p.m.; driver's license and bar card required. |
| Clergy visit | In person at jail | 8 a.m.-11 a.m. and 12 p.m.-5 p.m.; proper clergy identification required. |
Clergy visits are subject to legitimate security and operational limits. The jail says every reasonable attempt will be made to facilitate inmates' religious beliefs, and inmates are not required to attend or participate in religious services or discussions.
Mail and Commissary
The jail's inmate mail and commissary rules are separate from the roster. Money orders must be U.S. Postal Money Orders only, payable to FCRJ with the inmate's name on the memo line. Money orders must be mailed. The mailing format is the inmate's name, c/o Franklin County Regional Jail, P.O. Box 4068, Frankfort, KY 40604-4068. Money can also be deposited through JailATM.
The manifest source for Franklin County jail commissary and money rules provides the deposit rules and account limit.
Commissary information helps with inmate support, but it should not be used to infer case status.
The manifest source for Franklin County jail inmate mail rules documents mail routing and jail mail requirements.
Mail rules are operational jail rules, while court filings remain with the Circuit Court Clerk and KYeCourts systems.
Jail Rules and Safety Limits
The jail rules page states that people and vehicles entering jail property are subject to search. Bringing contraband such as firearms, weapons, alcohol, drugs, explosive or incendiary devices, or escape implements can result in arrest under KRS 520.020, a Class D felony punishable by five years imprisonment. No cell phones are allowed inside the facility, no weapons of any kind are allowed, visitors must park in visitor parking, and the facility is tobacco-free.
The manifest source for Franklin County jail general rules explains facility restrictions that affect visitors and property.
Those rules matter before an in-person jail visit, especially when custody or warrant status is uncertain.
The only item authorized for release from inmate property is keys, and the release must be agreed to by the inmate. No property may be dropped off for general population inmates. Property drop-off for restricted-custody inmates must be preapproved by the Class D Coordinator.
Jail Open Records
When the roster does not provide enough detail, the Franklin County Regional Jail open-records page requires a standardized Open Records Request Form. Inmate-record requests must include the inmate's full name and date of birth. The jail page says it is not required to compile information or answer questions, only to provide specific responsive records. Since June 29, 2021, the jail's open-records page says only Kentucky residents and defined news-gathering organizations may request inspection under the Act.
That request rule affects broad inmate searches. A request for "everything about arrests last month" may be treated differently from a request for a specific jail record tied to a named inmate and date of birth. The research also notes that the jail may withhold exempt material, and Kentucky open-records law does not require the jail to create a new list or answer questions in narrative form.
For sealed, juvenile, medical, or security-sensitive material, expect redaction or denial. Court records, jail records, and sheriff records each follow their own official custodian path. Match each request to the office that actually keeps that record.
The manifest source for Franklin County jail open records requests sets out that request path.
Open-records requests are best for specific jail records, not broad questions or legal advice.
Jail Location and Directions
The jail is not at the courthouse. It is at 400 Coffee Tree Road in Frankfort. The official jail directions page gives routes from Lexington, Louisville, and Elizabethtown, which is useful for visits, scheduled lobby video access, and in-person jail business. Court records and certified criminal case copies still route through the Circuit Court Clerk at 222 Saint Clair Street.
The manifest source for Franklin County jail directions shows the official directions page.
Use the jail address for custody, visits, mail, and jail records, and use the courthouse address for court case records.