Franklin County OH Jail I (FCCC I)

Franklin County OH Jail I (FCCC I) basic information to help guide you through what you can do for your inmate while they are incarcerated. The facility's direct contact number: 614-462-3368

This facility is for adult inmates.

The Franklin County OH Jail I (FCCC I) is a medium-security detention center located at 370 S Front St Columbus, OH which is operated locally by the Franklin County Sheriff's Office and holds inmates awaiting trial or sentencing or both. Most of the sentenced inmates are here for less than two years. Franklin County accepts inmates from surrounding towns, municipalities, the US Marshal's Service and the Columbus Police Department who do not have their own long-term lock-up.

Printed materials (magazines, books, pamphlets, leaflets, or catalogues) MUST fit all the below criteria:

• Be a softbound book or magazine
• Ordered directly from a verifiable commercial distributor, publisher, or retailer (such as Amazon.com, etc.)
• The inmate's full name must be on the address label
• The printed material must be sent via the United States Postal Service (which means we will NOT accept packages from UPS or FedEx)
• All material must be unaltered from the original form
• All material must be pre-paid

Printed materials will be rejected if sent from a private party, if it is sent through a private carrier, or is material other than books or magazines mailed through bulk rate.

The traditional rules apply in that you cannot send material that could promote or incite lawless action, is pornographic in nature, promotes violence or discrimination, or has any gang related material.

Additionally, FCSO will no longer accept underwear, socks, or t-shirts. Starting February 18, 2019 contact solution or reading glasses will no longer be accepted through the visitation window. Inmates will have to purchase these items through commissary.

Pictures will be accepted via U.S. Postal Service only.

Money Orders, US Postal or Western Union only, made payable to an inmate can be received, but will be placed in the inmate's personal property

Inmates are permitted to make only one (1) money release every seven (7) calendar days.

We do NOT take messages for inmates. Inmate telephone services are provided by GTL. For Billing and Prepaid Issues or to Block or Unblock a phone, call 1-800-483-8314.

visitation Info

Franklin County OH Jail I (FCCC I) – Visitation

Visitation schedules for both facilities are as follows (by inmate's last name)

• A-G Sundays and Thursdays
• H-O Mondays and Fridays
• P-Z Tuesdays and Saturdays
• Juveniles – Wednesdays

Visiting Hours
12:00 pm to 2:00 pm
6:00 pm to 9:30 pm

• 2 adults and a maximum of 3 children
• 15 minutes per visit except for juveniles who are permitted 30 minutes

Acceptable ID for children: State ID, Birth Certificate, or Health Insurance Card.