Mail and Photos to Franklin County Jail

The Mailing Address

Send mail to:

[Full Legal Name]
C/O Franklin County Jail
121 County Way
Farmington, ME 04938

This address is confirmed directly from the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office website and the jail’s Inmate Mail Policy. Always include your own complete return address on the envelope. An incomplete return address means the letter gets opened and sent back to the inmate instead of delivered to them, according to the jail’s own policy.

Hand-Made Cards and Pictures Are No Longer Accepted

Franklin County’s website states plainly that the jail can no longer accept hand-made cards and hand-made pictures. This is a real, specific rule change worth knowing before you sit down to make something for someone at the jail. If you want to send a card, use a store-bought one instead of a homemade one.

Sealing and Addressing Requirements

Every piece of outgoing mail from an inmate must be sealed in an envelope. Complete, legible addresses are required for both the sender and the person receiving the mail. If a return address is missing or incomplete, the letter is opened and returned to the inmate instead of sent out.

All outgoing mail is stamped by corrections staff with a standard disclaimer stating that the correspondence is forwarded from Franklin County Jail, that its contents haven’t been evaluated, and that the jail isn’t responsible for what’s inside.

Free Postage for Indigent Inmates

Inmates who are indigent are provided postage for up to 3 outgoing letters per week at no cost to them.

Money Sent Through the Mail

Money, bank checks, and money orders received through the mail are deposited directly into the inmate’s account. Personal checks are specifically not accepted. See the send money guide for the full process and what to do if you’re not sure a deposit option exists beyond the mail.

What Gets Withheld

Franklin County Jail’s mail policy states that incoming mail is inspected for contraband, and anything that threatens the safety and security of the facility, is lewd or pornographic, or depicts the sale or manufacture of drugs, weapons, alcohol, or items that could be used in an escape will be withheld. If something is withheld, the inmate is notified in writing.

What Isn’t Published

The jail’s mail policy doesn’t spell out specific photo or card size limits, a detailed list of banned outside items, or rules for care packages, the way some other Maine county jails do. Instead of guessing at limits based on what other facilities allow, call (207) 778-3032 before mailing photos, a package, or anything you’re unsure about.

Legal Mail

Franklin County’s published policy doesn’t separately describe how legal mail from an attorney, court, or government office is handled compared to personal mail. Call (207) 778-3032 if you’re an attorney or legal representative with questions about sending confidential correspondence.

If Someone Has Transferred or Been Released

Franklin County Jail has a rated capacity of only 39 people, and the county boards overflow inmates at other jails, including Somerset County Jail in Madison, when it’s full. Confirm the person is still in custody at Franklin County Jail using the inmate search guide, or by calling (207) 778-3032, before mailing anything.