Franklin County Inmate Population
Franklin County holds inmates at its jail on James Little Street in Carnesville. The facility is currently over capacity, holding more people than it was built for. Searching the Franklin County inmate population can be done through free state tools and by contacting the sheriff's office. This page walks through each search method, explains the current overcrowding numbers, and covers the public records you can request. If you need to check on someone held at the Franklin County Jail, several options are available right now at no cost.
Franklin County Jail Quick Facts
Franklin County Inmate Population Data
The Franklin County Jail is at 1 James Little Street in Carnesville, Georgia 30521. The sheriff runs the jail and handles all bookings, releases, and daily operations. The facility was designed to hold 74 inmates. Right now, 84 people are in custody. That puts the jail at 113.5% of its rated capacity. This is one of several Georgia jails running over its limit.
Of the 84 inmates held here, 58 are still waiting for trial. That means 69% of the Franklin County inmate population has not been convicted of a crime. They are being held because they could not post bail or were ordered held by a judge. Overcrowding combined with a high pretrial rate creates real pressure on the jail staff, the court system, and the county budget. Every extra inmate costs money for food, medical care, and supervision.
You can view the GDC profile for the jail at the GDC page for Franklin County. It shows the address, phone number, and basic facility data.
The screenshot above is from the Georgia Department of Corrections website. It confirms the jail location in Carnesville and provides contact info for the facility.
| Facility | Franklin County Jail |
|---|---|
| Address | 1 James Little Street, Carnesville, GA 30521 |
| County Seat | Carnesville |
| Current Inmates | 84 (74 capacity - OVER CAPACITY) |
Search Franklin County Inmate Population
The quickest free search is through the GDC Find an Offender page. Type a name and the system returns results for anyone in state custody. This covers people who were booked at the Franklin County Jail and later moved to a state prison. The tool shows the inmate's current location, sentence length, and photo.
The GDC Offender Query gives you more search options. You can filter by GDC ID or name. For people currently held at the Franklin County Jail on local charges, calling the sheriff's office is the most reliable way to confirm custody status. New bookings may take hours to appear in any online system.
A few things help make your search go faster:
- Full legal name of the person
- Date of birth if you have it
- Approximate date of arrest
- Case or booking number
The more details you provide, the faster staff can locate the inmate record in the Franklin County system.
Franklin County Inmate Population Alerts
VINELink is a free victim notification service. It covers the Franklin County Jail and most other jails in Georgia. Search by name and you can see if someone is in custody right now. You can also register for alerts by phone, email, or text. When the inmate is released, moved, or has a court hearing, the system notifies you. The offender will not know you signed up.
VINELink updates about every 15 minutes for county jails. That makes it one of the most current tools for tracking the Franklin County inmate population. Set a four-digit PIN when you add your phone number. If the system calls and you miss it, it tries again for 24 hours.
Note: VINELink support is available at (833) 216-6670 for help with registration or alerts.
Franklin County Jail Records
Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70, Georgia's Open Records Act gives the public a right to request records from any government agency. The Franklin County Sheriff must respond within three business days. You can ask for booking logs, arrest reports, and other data about the inmate population. Standard copies cost ten cents per page.
Not all inmate records are open. O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72 lists specific exemptions. Disciplinary reports and housing details at state facilities are restricted. Medical records need the inmate's signed consent. Probation records follow O.C.G.A. § 42-8-40 and are mostly kept private. Parole records have similar restrictions under O.C.G.A. § 42-9-53. For records from state facilities, use the GDC Open Records Portal. The portal tracks your request and sends updates. For Franklin County jail-level data, go through the sheriff.
Overcrowding at Franklin County Jail
The Franklin County Jail is running at 113.5% of its rated capacity. That means 10 more inmates are in the facility than it was built to hold. Overcrowding is a common problem in Georgia jails. It strains staff, increases costs, and can create safety issues for both inmates and officers. The Georgia Sheriffs' Association Jail Report tracks capacity numbers across the state each month.
With 69% of the inmate population still awaiting trial, many of those extra bodies are people who have not been convicted. Speeding up the court process or expanding pretrial release programs could help ease the pressure. For now, the Franklin County Jail continues to operate above its limit.
Nearby Counties
Franklin County is in northeast Georgia. If you cannot find an inmate here, check these neighboring counties. Inmates are sometimes moved between facilities in this part of the state.