Franklin County has one county jail, the Detention Complex at 285 T. Kemp Road in Louisburg, and the Magistrate Office that sets bond lists the same address. That holds whether the arrest was made by the Louisburg, Youngsville, Franklinton or Bunn police or by the Sheriff’s Office. The case itself is then heard downtown, at the Franklin County Courthouse on South Main Street. This page explains who to call at each step, when you can talk to your loved one, and how video visits work.
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Jail, Sheriff and Magistrate on T. Kemp Road
According to the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office, the county Detention Complex sits next to the Sheriff’s Office at 285 T. Kemp Road, Louisburg, NC 27549. The Sheriff’s FAQ lists the Magistrate Office at that same address, so the jail, the Sheriff and the officials who set release conditions are all in one place.
The phone number you need depends on the time of day:
- Magistrate Office: (919) 497-4280
- Sheriff’s Office, weekdays 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.: (919) 496-2186
- Sheriff’s Office after 5 p.m. (non-emergency): (919) 496-2511
When the magistrate has set a bond figure, we’re ready to start as soon as you call.
From Arrest to Release in Franklin County
- The Arrest: Any of Franklin County’s law enforcement agencies can make the arrest, including the Sheriff’s Office and the police departments in Louisburg, Youngsville, Franklinton and Bunn. A charge from Franklin County goes through Franklin County’s magistrates and courts, because North Carolina assigns each criminal charge to the county in which the incident allegedly occurred.
- The Magistrate Sets Bond: A Franklin County magistrate decides the release conditions. The written promise to appear stopped being a release option in North Carolina when Iryna’s Law (S.L. 2025-93) came into force on December 1, 2025, though some older pages online still describe it. Depending on the charge and the person’s history, a secured bond or house arrest with electronic monitoring may now be the only path to release.
- The First Phone Call: The Sheriff’s Office says you can speak with someone who has been arrested after the magistrate sets bond. Each person gets one phone call, then a PIN and a phone account, and the account needs money on it before they can make more calls.
- You Call Us: Have ready the person’s full name, their birthday and, if the magistrate has set it, the bond figure. We confirm the details, then walk whoever is cosigning through the agreement.
- Release and Court: After we post the bond, the Detention Complex processes the release, and the timing varies from case to case. Court dates are held at the Franklin County Courthouse in downtown Louisburg.
Franklin County Jail and Court Directory
- Franklin County Detention Complex: 285 T. Kemp Road, Louisburg, NC 27549, next to the Sheriff’s Office
- Franklin County Magistrates: 285 T. Kemp Road. (919) 497-4280
- Franklin County Sheriff’s Office: 285 T. Kemp Road. Weekdays (919) 496-2186; after 5 p.m. (919) 496-2511
- Franklin County Courthouse: 102 S. Main St., Louisburg, NC 27549. Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Step-free access is through the Nash Street entrance.
- Hobgood Annex: 113 S. Main St., Louisburg, accessible from the Main Street entrance
- Clerk of Superior Court: (919) 497-4200
- District Attorney: (919) 497-4290
- Court Dates: nccourts.gov/court-dates
Official sources: Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Detention Complex, Sheriff’s Office FAQ, Franklin County law enforcement agencies, NC Judicial Branch Franklin County contact directory, Franklin County Courthouse.
Information last verified: October 2026.
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Arrested in Youngsville, Franklinton or Bunn?
Franklin County has four municipal police departments in addition to the Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff’s Office lists them as follows:
- Louisburg Police Department: 104 Wade Ave., Louisburg. (919) 496-4175
- Youngsville Police Department: 134 US-1A South, Youngsville. (919) 556-0500
- Franklinton Police Department: 101 N. Main St., Franklinton. (919) 494-2520
- Bunn Police Department: 601 Main St., Bunn. (919) 496-2782
The arresting agency can answer questions about the arrest itself. Questions about bond go to the magistrates on T. Kemp Road, and questions about court go to the Clerk of Superior Court downtown. If the Sheriff’s Office towed or stored a vehicle during the arrest, the Sheriff’s FAQ says to call (919) 496-2186 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. on weekdays, or (919) 496-2511 after hours and on weekends, for the towing information. Towing and storage fees are usually paid directly to the towing company.
Going to Court in Downtown Louisburg
Franklin County’s court buildings are separate from the jail, on South Main Street in downtown Louisburg:
- Franklin County Courthouse: 102 S. Main St., home to the Clerk of Superior Court. Open weekdays 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. If you need the accessible entrance, use the one on Nash Street.
- Hobgood Annex: 113 S. Main St. The Sheriff’s Office notes that the Clerk’s traffic and misdemeanor division is in the Court Annex at this address. Its accessible entrance faces Main Street.
To find a court date, look the case up by name or case number on nccourts.gov/court-dates, or call the Clerk at (919) 497-4200. For a traffic ticket or citation, the Sheriff’s Office asks people not to call the Sheriff or the agency that wrote it, because once a ticket is issued it is handled by the Clerk of Court.
Video Visits at the Franklin County Detention Complex
Every visit at the Detention Complex, on-site or from home, takes place by video. The Sheriff’s Office lists these rules:
- Get on the List First: On the day someone is allowed visitors, they receive a sheet to add two people to their visitor list. You can’t find out by phone who is on the list; you have to ask in person with a photo ID.
- Scheduling: The inmate schedules every video visit ahead of time. Visits last 20 minutes, with up to two visits per week and two pre-listed visitors per visit, and the schedule follows dorm assignments.
- Your Account: Visitors set up an account with PayTel at paytel.com or by calling 1-800-729-8355.
- ID and Age Rules: Visitors over 16 must show valid photo ID. Children under 4 can’t enter the visitation area, and visitors ages 4 to 16 must come with a parent or legal guardian.
- What to Leave Behind: Cell phones are not allowed, and nothing may be brought into the facility unless it’s for a medical condition. Staff will not pass messages to inmates.
- Who Can’t Have Social Visits: People serving weekend sentences or self-reporting, people on disciplinary restriction, and people held on a writ from another agency are not eligible.
- Putting Money on an Account: The Sheriff’s Office uses JailATM for deposits.
What North Carolina Law Says About Bail Bond Fees
G.S. 58-71-95 sets the ceiling on a bondsman’s premium at 15% of the bond. Reasonable collateral may be requested, and it must come back to you within 15 days of the bond’s liability being satisfied. If you cosign, you are agreeing to help get the defendant to every court date, and we explain what that means in detail before you sign anything.
Why Franklin County Families Call Martin’s Bail Bonds
Our company dates to 2006, when Martin and Curtis built it on three ideas: move fast, stay discreet and act professionally. We take calls around the clock. You will hear the premium, any collateral and the cosigner’s responsibilities in plain words before anything is signed, and every family is treated with respect, whatever the charge.
FAQs
1. Where do Youngsville or Franklinton arrests go?
Franklin County’s jail is the Detention Complex at 285 T. Kemp Road in Louisburg, next to the Sheriff’s Office. The Franklin County Magistrate Office, which sets release conditions, is at the same address and can be reached at (919) 497-4280. Court dates are then held in downtown Louisburg.
2. Who sets bond in Franklin County?
A Franklin County magistrate decides what it will take for the person to go home, such as a secured bond and the dollar figure attached to it. Call the magistrates at (919) 497-4280. As soon as the bond is set, let us know and the paperwork can begin.
3. Where is the Louisburg courthouse?
The Franklin County Courthouse is at 102 S. Main St. in downtown Louisburg and is open from 8:30 a.m. until 5 p.m., Monday to Friday. Anyone who needs step-free access should use the Nash Street entrance. The Hobgood Annex at 113 S. Main St. houses the Clerk’s traffic and misdemeanor division. The Clerk’s number is (919) 497-4200.
4. When can I talk to someone who was just arrested?
According to the Sheriff’s Office, after the magistrate sets bond. The person gets one phone call, and after that they receive a PIN and a phone account that needs funds before they can call again. Video visits are scheduled by the inmate through PayTel.
5. Has Iryna’s Law changed bail in Franklin County?
Yes, the same way it changed bail across the state. Since December 1, 2025, Session Law 2025-93 has meant no one in North Carolina walks out on a signed promise to appear. Depending on the charge and the person’s record, a judicial official may now be limited to a secured bond or house arrest with electronic monitoring. A criminal defense lawyer is the person to ask about a particular charge.
6. Is there a legal cap on bail bond fees in North Carolina?
There is. Under G.S. 58-71-95, a bondsman can’t charge a premium higher than 15% of the bond. Collateral is allowed if it’s reasonable, and the bondsman must return it within 15 days of the liability ending. Give us the bond figure and we will lay out the full cost before you sign.
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From Youngsville to Bunn, a Franklin County arrest leads to the same Detention Complex and the same magistrates in Louisburg. Our bondsmen will confirm the bond amount, explain the agreement to whoever is signing, and post the bond with Franklin County so the release can get underway. Our line, (919) 602-4722, is open at all hours.
Also serving nearby: bail bonds in Wendell and bail bond services in Oxford.
We are not attorneys and this is not legal advice.
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