Franklin County Jail
Vermont
Northwest State Correctional Facility
Vermont has no county jail in Franklin County; people arrested there are held by the Vermont Department of Corrections, typically at Northwest State Correctional Facility in Swanton, while women go to Chittenden Regional Correctional Facility in South Burlington.
- Address
- 3649 Lower Newton Road, Swanton, VT 05488
- Phone
- (802) 524-6771
- Sheriff / jail site
- https://doc.vermont.gov/
- Inmate search
- https://doc.vermont.gov/
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How to find an inmate
Vermont's counties do not run jails, so people detained in Franklin County are held in state facilities run by the Vermont Department of Corrections (DOC). Men are typically held at Northwest State Correctional Facility in Swanton. Use the offender locator on the Vermont DOC website (doc.vermont.gov), or call the facility with the person's full name and date of birth. The same DOC locator covers people serving sentences.
Visitation
Visits at Northwest State Correctional Facility in Swanton follow Vermont DOC rules, and visitors usually must be approved before visiting. Check the Vermont DOC website or call the facility to confirm the approval process, schedule, ID requirements and dress rules before you go.
Bail and bond
A judge sets bail or release conditions, usually at arraignment in the Vermont Superior Court, Criminal Division, Franklin Unit in St. Albans. Call the court clerk or the facility to find out the bail amount, accepted payment methods and where to pay.
Mail and money
Mail must follow Vermont DOC mail rules and include the inmate's full name and DOC identification number. Money for commissary or phone accounts is deposited through DOC-approved methods. Check the Vermont DOC website or call the facility for the current options before sending anything.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a county jail in Franklin County, VT?
No. Vermont has no county jails; the Vermont Department of Corrections holds detainees, typically at Northwest State Correctional Facility in Swanton.
What is the address of Northwest State Correctional Facility?
3649 Lower Newton Road, Swanton, VT 05488; phone (802) 524-6771.
How do I post bail in Franklin County?
Bail is set by the Superior Court, Criminal Division, in St. Albans. Contact the court clerk or the facility to confirm the amount and how to pay.
Can I send money to an inmate at Northwest State Correctional Facility?
Yes, through Vermont DOC-approved deposit methods. Confirm the current options on the DOC website or with the facility.