Franklin County, Virginia Public Records

Franklin County is located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia and is part of the Roanoke Metropolitan Statistical Area. The county seat is Rocky Mount.

Franklin County is governed by a five-member Board of Supervisors, elected from five magisterial districts. The county is also served by a constitutional officer, the Sheriff, and a Commonwealth's Attorney.

The county is served by the Franklin County Public Schools system, which includes seven elementary schools, two middle schools, and two high schools. The county is also home to Ferrum College, a private liberal arts college.

The county is served by the Franklin County Sheriff's Office, which is responsible for law enforcement and corrections. The county is also served by the Franklin County Fire and Rescue Department, which provides fire protection and emergency medical services.

Franklin County Virginia Circuit Court is located in Rocky Mount, VA. It has jurisdiction over civil and criminal cases, including felonies, misdemeanors, traffic violations, and civil cases. It also has jurisdiction over appeals from the General District Court and Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court.