Franklin County Inmate Roster
Franklin County released inmate records are available through the Franklin County Jail in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. The current facility sits at 1804 Opportunity Avenue and operates a 24-hour phone line at 717-264-9513. The jail maintains a roster that updates at least daily, with some entries refreshing as often as every 15 minutes. Records typically show name, booking number, charges, bail status, and scheduled court dates. This guide explains how to search Franklin County released inmate records through the jail, SAVIN, state tools, and formal Right-to-Know requests.
Franklin County Quick Facts
Franklin County Jail — Chambersburg Facility
Franklin County Jail is located at 1804 Opportunity Avenue, Chambersburg, PA 17201. The 24-hour phone line is 717-264-9513. This is the current, modern facility that replaced the historic jail at 175 East King Street — that older building is now a museum operated by the Franklin County Historical Society.
The jail manages both pre-trial detainees and sentenced inmates from across Franklin County. An online roster is available and updates frequently. Franklin County government information is accessible through the county portal at franklincountypa.gov. This portal links to county departments, including the jail and related correctional services.
Mail to inmates at the Franklin County Jail should be addressed: Inmate's Name, Franklin County Jail, 1804 Opportunity Ave., Chambersburg, PA 17201. All mail is inspected for contraband. Legal documents should not include staples, paper clips, or binder clips. Inmate telephone access runs from 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. via collect or debit calls, subject to the Warden's discretion.
| Facility |
Franklin County Jail 1804 Opportunity Avenue Chambersburg, PA 17201 Phone: 717-264-9513 (24 hours) |
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| County Seat | Chambersburg, Pennsylvania |
| County Website | franklincountypa.gov |
Inmate Records and Search in Franklin County
The Franklin County Jail roster updates as often as every 15 minutes and at least once daily. It is the primary source for current booking information in Franklin County. The roster shows a person's full name, booking number, inmate ID, charges, bail or bond amount, and upcoming court date. Released inmate records remain accessible for a period after release depending on the jail's data retention policy.
The VINE system tracks custody in real time at Franklin County Jail. Registered users receive alerts the moment a person's status changes — including releases. Register through PA SAVIN at pavictimhelp.org or call 1-866-972-7284. You can also search current status without registering. This is the fastest way to learn when someone has been released from Franklin County custody.
For state-sentenced individuals originally charged in Franklin County, the PADOC Inmate Locator at inmatelocator.cor.pa.gov provides free, daily-updated information. Search by name or DOC number to find current facility, sentence end date, and other details. State records are entirely separate from the county jail system.
Court records for Franklin County criminal cases are searchable at the UJS Portal, ujsportal.pacourts.us. Search by name or docket number for case history, hearing dates, and charge details. These records complement jail booking data by showing how a case was resolved and what sentence was imposed in Franklin County Court of Common Pleas.
Note: Franklin County Jail roster entries reflect current bookings. For information about individuals no longer on the active roster, call the jail at 717-264-9513 or submit a Right-to-Know request to the county's Open Records Officer.
Right-to-Know Requests in Franklin County
Pennsylvania's Right-to-Know Law, 65 P.S. §§ 67.101–67.3104 (Act 3 of 2008), entitles any person to request records from Franklin County agencies. The county must respond within five business days. Jail logs, booking records, and release dates are typically public under the RTKL. You can contact the Franklin County Open Records Officer through the county website at franklincountypa.gov.
Use the standard RTK form at openrecords.pa.gov/RTKL/StandardRTKForm.cfm or write your own. Be specific — include the person's full name, the type of record you need, and the date range. Copy fees under the RTKL are $0.25 per page in Pennsylvania. If Franklin County denies your request, appeal to the Pennsylvania Office of Open Records at openrecords.pa.gov or by calling 717-346-9903.
Criminal history records may fall under CHRIA, 18 Pa.C.S. § 9121 et seq., which restricts access to detailed criminal histories outside of the PATCH system. Keep this in mind when crafting your RTKL request — a request for a specific booking record is different from a request for a comprehensive criminal history, which CHRIA governs separately.
Note: The five-business-day response clock begins when the Open Records Officer receives your request. Submit by certified mail or in person to confirm receipt. Electronic submission through the county's portal also creates a timestamped record.
PA SAVIN — Victim Notification in Franklin County
PA SAVIN covers the Franklin County Jail and notifies registered users when an offender's custody status changes. The service is free and available 24 hours a day. Register at pavictimhelp.org or call 1-866-972-7284 at any time. You choose whether to receive notifications by phone, email, or text message.
Releases from Franklin County Jail trigger instant SAVIN notifications to all registered users tracking that individual. The system draws data directly from the jail's records management system — the same system that feeds the online roster. SAVIN covers both county jails and state correctional facilities, so if someone moves from Franklin County Jail to a state prison, registered users continue to receive alerts.
Franklin County is part of the statewide VINE network. You do not need to be a crime victim or have any official status to register. Any person with a safety-related interest in tracking an individual's custody status may use PA SAVIN at no cost. The toll-free number 1-866-972-7284 is staffed around the clock.
State Resources for Franklin County Residents
The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections at cor.pa.gov manages state prisons statewide. Franklin County residents sentenced to state facilities are tracked through the PADOC Inmate Locator at inmatelocator.cor.pa.gov. This free tool updates daily and returns current facility location, sentence data, and minimum release dates.
The PATCH system at epatch.state.pa.us provides comprehensive statewide criminal history reports for $22. Call 1-888-783-7972 for help placing a PATCH request. A PATCH report covers all Pennsylvania counties, including Franklin County, and is useful when you need a full picture of someone's criminal background beyond a single booking record.
The Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole at pbpp.pa.gov supervises individuals released on parole from state prisons. Franklin County residents released to community supervision in the county are monitored by PBPP. The Pennsylvania State Police website at psp.pa.gov provides additional resources for background check services and public safety information.
Pennsylvania's Clean Slate Act (Act 56 of 2018) and expungement under 18 Pa.C.S. § 9122 may affect what appears in a public records search. Sealed or expunged records will not appear in the UJS Portal, PATCH, or state inmate locator results. This is worth considering if a search for Franklin County inmate records returns no results despite your belief that a record should exist.
Nearby Counties
Franklin County borders Adams, Cumberland, and Fulton counties. Inmates from near county lines may be processed in adjacent facilities. Use the links below to search those county records.