Bail Bonds at Franklin County Corrections Center — Franklin County, Ohio

Call 877-968-9255 24/7 to post bail at Franklin County Corrections Center (Franklin County, Ohio). Premium is 10% of the bail amount; typically 4–10 hours after the bond is posted, depending on jail volume.

Posting a bond at Franklin County Corrections Center

Bonds are NOT posted at the jail — payment is made to the Franklin County Clerk of Courts on the 1st floor of the downtown courthouse complex on South High Street during business hours (typically 8am–5pm, Mon–Fri). Bond types: appearance bond (10% deposit), full cash bond, or surety via a licensed bail bondsman.

Visiting an inmate at Franklin County Corrections Center

FCCC I (370 S. Front St.) offers both onsite and remote video visitation; visits are non-contact and scheduled in advance. In-person visitation is organized by inmate last name (A–G Sun/Thu, H–O Mon/Fri, P–Z Tue/Sat) in roughly 12:00–2:00pm and 6:00–9:30pm windows, ~two adults and three children per slot. Remote video visits connect by phone, tablet, or computer through the Sheriff’s approved vendor; confirm schedule at (614) 525-3383.

What to bring to Franklin County Corrections Center

All visitors 18+ must present a valid government-issued photo ID. Cell phones, bags, purses, food, drinks, cameras, tobacco, and weapons are prohibited inside, and no outside property may be handed to inmates in person (funds added online or by phone). Anyone not on the inmate’s approved list, or where a protection order exists, is denied.

Getting to Franklin County Corrections Center

FCCC I is downtown at 370 South Front Street, Columbus, in the county courthouse district near the Scioto River; public parking is at the 399 South Front Street garage. Do not confuse it with the James A. Karnes Corrections Center on Fisher Rd. Main line (614) 525-3368; visitation (614) 525-3383.

Frequently asked questions

Where are bonds posted for Franklin County Corrections Center?

Bonds are NOT posted at the jail — payment is made to the Franklin County Clerk of Courts on the 1st floor of the downtown courthouse complex on South High Street during business hours (typically 8am–5pm, Mon–Fri). Bond types: appearance bond (10% deposit), full cash bond, or surety via a licensed bail bondsman.

What are visiting rules at Franklin County Corrections Center?

FCCC I (370 S. Front St.) offers both onsite and remote video visitation; visits are non-contact and scheduled in advance. In-person visitation is organized by inmate last name (A–G Sun/Thu, H–O Mon/Fri, P–Z Tue/Sat) in roughly 12:00–2:00pm and 6:00–9:30pm windows, ~two adults and three children per slot. Remote video visits connect by phone, tablet, or computer through the Sheriff’s approved vendor; confirm schedule at (614) 525-3383.

Which court handles Franklin County Corrections Center cases?

Franklin County Municipal Court