This is a private reference site, not a government office. We cannot confirm custody, release anyone, post bond, or retrieve an official record.
Official Franklin County Contacts
The sheriff is the first official contact for a recent local arrest or transfer destination.
Franklin County Sheriff's Office
105 5th Street SW, Box 57
Hampton, Iowa 50441-0057
Phone: (641) 456-2731
Fax: (641) 456-6006
Email: adodd@co.franklin.ia.us
No dedicated booking-record form, fee schedule, records email, or promised response time was verified. A written request may be made under Iowa Code chapter 22. Ask for an estimate before chargeable work starts.
- For current custody or a transfer, call the Franklin County Sheriff's Office.
- For possible Hardin custody, call the Hardin County Correctional Center at (641) 939-8189. It is at 1116 14th Avenue, Eldora, Iowa 50627, with listed weekday office hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- For release or transfer alerts, use IowaVINE or call 1-888-742-8463.
- For a public court docket, call the Franklin County Clerk of Court at (641) 456-5626.
- For a sentenced state prisoner, use the Iowa Department of Corrections offender search.
- For federal or immigration detention, use the official BOP or ICE locator.
The courthouse general hours are listed as Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Confirm before traveling.