The Butler County Prison is a 512-bed jail located in Butler, Butler County, Pennsylvania. For inmate information, you can call them 24/7 at 724-284-5256.
This facility processes offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies within the county. They are brought here for booking and processing. Depending on their charges, they may remain incarcerated until they are either bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or ordered to stay in custody until their trial is resolved.
You can use the inmate search tool to view the jail's roster and see who is currently in custody.
Inmates sentenced to less than one year will serve their time in this facility. Those with sentences longer than one year will be transferred to either the Pennsylvania State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
On this page, you'll find information on inmate services, including the visitation schedule, funding an inmate's account, sending mail, receiving phone calls, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond instructions, and commissary purchases.
It's useful to note and save the inmate's jail ID or booking number, which is often needed for sending mail or other communications. If you can't find it online, you can call Butler County Prison at 724-284-5256 for assistance.
Phone: 724-284-5256
Physical Address:
202 S. Washington Street
Butler, PA 16003
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Prison #
Butler County Prison-PA
PO Box 9156
Seminole, FL 33775-9156
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Prison #
Butler County Prison
202 S Washington St.
Butler, PA 16001
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Butler County Prison, review their criminal charges, the amount of their bond, when they can get visits, or even view their mugshot, go to the Official Jail Inmate Roster, or call the jail at 724-284-5256 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an offender's Criminal Court Case online in Butler County or any other county in Pennsylvania.
Butler County Prison Inmate Search
The Butler County Prison maintains an average of 512 offenders in custody on any given day. The Butler County Prison has a monthly turnover of 40% of their inmate population, another 30% turnover every 90 days, another 20% every six months, and approximately 10% stay incarcerated between six and twelve months. Every year Butler County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 10,240 offenders.
The following charts of Butler County inmate population demographics are updated daily. The information shown is for today. For research purposes we have broken down the inmates by sex, age, ethnicity, and criminal charges.
The information is compiled from the Butler County Corrections Department, the state of Pennsylvania Department of Corrections, as well as the United States Department of Justice and Census Bureau records. It represents every person in custody in Butler County.
For complete information on how to get directions, bond, visit, mail, send and receive email and texts, receive phone calls, and send money or commissary to an inmate, find arrest information for Butler County and other counties surrounding this one, scroll down this page. We have a section for each.
We also provide photos of the jail that we have collected over the years.
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The Butler County Pennsylvania Prison on Washington Street in Butler houses the detainees for Butler County and its cities and towns. You can reach the prison 24 hours a day by calling 724-284-5256.
Unfortunately the Butler County Prison does not find it necessary to have an official jail roster. Jail Rosters typically have mugshots, criminal charges, bond amounts and personal information and characteristics of those in custody.
However, you can still find out this information by calling the Butler County Prison 24 hours a day at 724-284-5256 and asking staff if a particular person is in custody. The other way is what is called an 'inmate search hack'. To get the inmate information, or at least confirm that an inmate is in custody, all you need to do is scroll down this page to any of the inmate services information; bail and bond, visitation, inmate phone or messaging, money or commissary... and register your name and email. Enter Pennsylvania, the Butler County Prison, and then search for your inmate. If the person you are looking for shows up, then you know they are incarcerated here. The final option is to search for them on Vinelink.
The brick and concrete building stands six stories high and houses 512 inmates. There are cells for people with mental or physical challenges, and a safe, padded room to handle a disgruntled man or woman brought into the jail by police. The 172,000-square-foot jail cost $40 million to build in 2009. This facility replaced a 1950s-vintage jail that was holding about 140 prisoners, even though it was only designed to hold about 45. It even has a locker room for the guards, who number about one guard for 63 inmates in the immediate cell areas, with more guards in general areas and others doing electronic surveillance.
One of the most important programs at this facility is the Community Reintegration Program that focuses on assisting each individual inmate in overcoming their barriers to success upon their release. It address the full person including physical health, mental health, addiction treatments, preparing for parole, improving relationships with friends and family outside of the prison, finding and securing stable housing for their release, ensuring they have all necessary documents and requirements to find and secure employment, and more. With this well rounded approach there are fewer offenders who are reoffending and quickly finding themselves incarcerated again. They are better able to support their community and play an active role in them, while improving their interactions with others and building stronger relationships.
The Work Release program also allows inmates who meet the criteria to be sentenced to this program, allowing them to work during the day and maintain their current obligations outside of the prison during their incarceration. Clothing may be dropped off for this purpose on a Saturday between 1 and 4 pm or 6 to 9pm.
A full commissary is available and includes stationary, clothing, food, games, medical supplies, and hygiene needs. Money can be added to this account via mail, internet at JailATM or at the kiosk located in the lobby of the prison. To fund phone calls and set up an account for them the website smartinmate.com can be accessed around the clock, or the call center is open 7 am until midnight by calling 888-843-1972. This is also the same company that is used for video visitations, and offers the ability to set up both at the same time.
Visitation in person must be scheduled in advance with the inmate, who will then notify the Correction Officer in their Pod. Visitation schedules vary depending upon the housing assignment, beginning at 6pm and ending at 9:30pm during the week, with additional times of 1pm to 3:45pm on weekends. Pod A is Thursday and Saturday, B is Thursday and Sunday, C is Wednesday and Sunday, D is Wednesday and Sunday, E is Tuesday and Saturday, F is Tuesday and Saturday, G is Thursday and Saturday, DCU is Wednesday and Sunday, RHU is Monday and Friday and those on the medical ward have visits Mondays and Fridays.
All of the answers to your questions about directions to the jail, bail and bond, visitation rules and schedules, inmate phone use, mailing, texting and more, can be found by scrolling down this page and reading the appropriate section. If you still have questions, call the Butler County Prison directly at 724-284-5256.
Once someone is arrested, they are taken to Butler County Prison for booking. This process involves identifying the individual, determining charges, and deciding if they will be released on their own recognizance, released on bail, or held in custody until their court date.
It’s important for the arrestee to stay silent, as anything they say can be used against them. The best advice is to avoid answering any questions about the arrest until legal counsel is present.
The booking process at Butler County Prison typically includes the following steps:
Depending on circumstances, booking can take anywhere from one hour to up to 48 hours, especially during busy periods or if the individual is uncooperative. For questions about paying an arrestee’s bond or bail amount, contact the facility at 724-284-5256.
After an individual is apprehended and taken to Butler County Prison in Butler for booking, their release options vary based on the situation:
1. They might be released without bail, on the condition they appear in court on a scheduled date.
2. They may be detained until their court appearance.
3. They may be eligible for release after posting a bail or bond. Call 724-284-5256 for the exact bail amount.
There are different ways to settle an individual's bail or bond.
For more information on the bail process in Butler County, Pennsylvania, visit the Butler County Prison Bail Information Page.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Butler County Prison? What is the Schedule?
202 S. Washington Street
Butler, PA 16003
724-284-5256
Visitation for A-Pod:
Thursdays beginning at 6 pm and ending at 9:30 pm.
Saturdays beginning at 1 pm and ending at 3:45 pm, and then again at 6 pm and ending at 9:30 pm.
Visitation for B-Pod:
Thursdays beginning at 6 pm and ending at 9:30 pm.
Sundays beginning at 1 pm and ending at 3:45 pm, and then again at 6 pm and ending at 9:30 pm.
Visitation for C-Pod:
Wednesdays, beginning at 6 pm and ending at 9:30 pm.
Sundays starting at 1 pm and ending at 3:45 pm, and then again at 6 pm and ending at 9:30 pm.
Visitation for D-Pod:
Wednesdays, beginning at 6 pm and ending at 9:30 pm.
Sundays starting at 1 pm and ending at 3:45 pm, and then again at 6 pm and ending at 9:30 pm.
Visitation for E-Pod:
Tuesday, beginning at 6 pm and ending at 9:30 pm.
Saturdays starting at 1 pm and ending at 3:45 pm, and then again at 6 pm and ending at 9:30 pm.
Visitation for F-Pod:
Tuesday, beginning at 6 pm and ending at 9:30 pm.
Saturdays starting at 1 pm and ending at 3:45 pm, and then again at 6 pm and ending at 9:30 pm.
Visitation for G-Pod:
Thursdays, beginning at 6 pm and ending at 9:30 pm.
Saturdays beginning at 1 pm and ending at 3:45 pm, and then again at 6 pm and ending at 9:30 pm.
Visitation for DCU-Pod:
Wednesdays, beginning at 6 pm and ending at 9:30 pm.
Sundays beginning at 1 pm and ending at 3:45 pm and then again at 6 pm and ending at 9:30 pm.
Visitation for RHU-Pod:
Mondays and Fridays, beginning at 6 pm and ending at 9:30 pm.
Visitation for Medical:
Mondays and Fridays, beginning at 6 pm and ending at 9:30 pm.
202 S. Washington Street
Butler, PA 16003
724-284-5256
Schedule Video Visits online with Smart Visit
VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | 9:00AM - 9:30PM |
| MONDAY | 9:00AM - 9:30PM |
| TUESDAY | 9:00AM - 9:30PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 9:00AM - 9:30PM |
| THURSDAY | 9:00AM - 9:30PM |
| FRIDAY | 9:00AM - 9:30PM |
| SATURDAY | 9:00AM - 9:30PM |
How Video Visitation Works
SmartJailMail.com provides a two-way, real-time video visitation system which can be used to speak to your loved ones directly in their housing location within the jail.
At some locations you may also use a lobby kiosk at the facility to visit for free when scheduling a local / on-site visit.
Remote visits from home cost 50 cents per minute and are scheduled in 15 or 30 minute increments.
To schedule a video visit you must first open a Smart Communications account.
Remote Video Visits From Home
Once you are connected with an inmate you can use the visitation section of the website to schedule a visit.
Remote visits from home are billed on a credits-per-minute model and are scheduled in 15 or 30 minute blocks.
Local / On-Site Video Visits
Once you are connected with an inmate at a location where you have a visitation kiosk in the lobby, you may use the visitation section of the website to schedule a visit.
Local / on-site visits are provided free of charge.
This link explains everything you need to know about Smart Communications Video Visitation.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Butler County Prison’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 724-284-5256 for further assistance.
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Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Butler County Prison?
202 S. Washington Street
Butler, PA 16003
724-284-5256
Schedule Video Visits online with Smart Visit
VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | 9:00AM - 9:30PM |
| MONDAY | 9:00AM - 9:30PM |
| TUESDAY | 9:00AM - 9:30PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 9:00AM - 9:30PM |
| THURSDAY | 9:00AM - 9:30PM |
| FRIDAY | 9:00AM - 9:30PM |
| SATURDAY | 9:00AM - 9:30PM |
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Butler County Prison’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 724-284-5256 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Butler County Prison?
Option 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail
Bring money to the jail in person.
Either the jail personnel will process the Inmate Account payment or you will use a Jail ATM self-serve kiosk in the lobbies that accepts cash, debit or credit cards.
Option 2 - Deposit Inmate Money Online
Butler County Prison uses Jail ATM to process all online deposits to an inmate's account. The company charges you a small fee for doing so, but the fee probably isn't as much as gas and parking would cost to take it to the jail in person.
Option 3 - Mail the Inmate Deposit to the Jail
Mailing a deposit takes more time to process than the other methods but can be done if you live too far away to bring it in person and you don't have a debit/credit card for online deposits. Never send cash. Always send a Money Order from the US Post Office, a reputable bank or Western Union. Call the Butler County Prison first as they may want you to do this online or at the jail kiosk instead.
Make the Money Order out to the inmate's name and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order.
Inmate's Full Name & Prison #
Butler County Prison
202 S Washington St.
Butler, PA 16001
Option 4 - Make an Inmate Deposit with Jail ATM over the Phone by calling 877-810-0914
To do this you will need the inmate's offender # (inmate ID #) and full legal name.
To deposit money online for an inmate in Butler County Prison follow these steps:
For all information, tips and procedures for sending money to an inmate in Butler County Prison, or depositing money at the jail, over the phone or by mail, check out our Send Money Page for Butler County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Butler County Prison’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 724-284-5256 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Butler County Prison?
To communicate by telephone with a Butler County inmate, follow these instructions:
For all the information you need to receive phone calls from a Butler County Prison inmate, including how it works, how much it costs, how often you can receive calls and when you can receive them and more, check out our Inmate Phone Page.
NOTE: Your phone calls will be monitored and stored. You may want to refrain from discussing your inmate's court case. Anything discussed on the calls may be used in your inmate's court case.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Butler County Prison’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 724-284-5256 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Butler County Prison, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Butler County Prison allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office. They may also allow certain photo postcards as long as they have not been tampered with or contain images that may be considered to be obscene or violent in nature.
Envelopes
The Butler County Prison also allows regular postcards and envelopes to be mailed to inmates as well.
Personal postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & Prison #
Butler County Prison-PA
PO Box 9156
Seminole, FL 33775-9156
Legal Mail
Legal Mail is mail from Attorneys, law enforcement, the courts, bail companies, etc.
Newspapers
Local or national newspapers may also be mailed to the inmate as long as they are mailed directly from the newspaper publisher.
Magazines
News, special interest or sports magazines may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher. Any magazines that contain profanity, weapons, pornography or other content that is adult in nature will be confiscated by the jail staff and will NOT be delivered to the inmate.
Books
The Butler County Prison allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source. (SEE FULL LIST BELOW) You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address above.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Butler County Prison standards will be disposed of. No more than three books may be shipped at any one time.
Hard cover books will not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon.
All legal mail, newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Prison #
Butler County Prison
202 S Washington St.
Butler, PA 16001
Approved Book Sellers
Akashic Books: https://www.akashicbooks.com/
Third World Press: https://thirdworldpressfoundation.org/
Kensington Publishing Corp: https://www.kensingtonbooks.com/
Penguin Random House: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/
Dover Publications: https://store.doverpublications.com/
Scholastic: https://www.scholastic.com/home
Harper Collins: https://www.harpercollins.com/
Simon Schuster: https://www.simonandschuster.com
Dur Salaam: https://dusp.org/
Hachette Book Group: https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/
To communicate by text or email with an Butler County inmate, follow these instructions:
For all the information you need to send and receive secure messages in the form of text or email with a Butler County Prison inmate, including how it works, how much it costs, renting your inmate a tablet, how often you can communicate and more, check out our Text/Email an Inmate Page.
NOTE: Your messages will be monitored and stored. You may want to refrain from discussing your inmate's court case.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Butler County Prison’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 724-284-5256 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Butler County Prison, and what can I purchase?
Family members and friends can go to their website, order for their inmate and have it delivered directly to Butler County Prison.
Instructions
1. Register here first.
2. Confirm registration in your email.
3. Select Pennsylvania, then Butler County Prison, then input your inmate’s name.
4. Shop… then pay using a Visa, MC or Discover credit or debit card.
Useful Information
1. Each order incurs a $5.95 processing fee.
2. Orders are delivered once a week.
3. There is no limit to the number of orders you can place each week.
4. You can purchase orders for multiple inmates and/or at multiple jails.
5. Orders are processed weekly. The cutoff time is on Sunday at 11:59 PM.
6. Orders are delivered to the jail within ten days.
7. Returns incur a 20% restocking fee.
Resources
Frequently Asked Questions.
Check the Status of your order here.
Online Contact Form.
Oasis is now offering tablets for inmates to use for easy ordering of commissary of products. They can be used for free for 15 minutes at a time. If an inmate wishes to use on a reguar basis for education, entertainment or programming, they can be rented for a small monthly fee.
Customer Service Contact
Call 800-956-2747 Monday - Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM EST.
Email: support@jailcanteen.com.
To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Butler County Prison follow these steps:
For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Butler County Prison check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Butler County.
Customer Service Contact
Call 800-956-2747 Monday - Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM EST.
Email: support@jailcanteen.com.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Butler County Prison’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 724-284-5256 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Butler County Prison using an Online Messaging Service?
SmartMail allows inmates to communicate safely and quickly with family and friends outside of the jail, prison or detention center. Inmates send and receive electronic letters using a safe and secure computer kiosk or tablet stationed in their institution. THE COST IS JUST $0.50 CENTS; cheaper than a postage stamp and envelope.
More information on how to send and receive messages and photos with an inmate.
To communicate by text or email with an Butler County inmate, follow these instructions:
For all the information you need to send and receive secure messages in the form of text or email with a Butler County Prison inmate, including how it works, how much it costs, renting your inmate a tablet, how often you can communicate and more, check out our Text/Email an Inmate Page.
NOTE: Your messages will be monitored and stored. You may want to refrain from discussing your inmate's court case.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Butler County Prison’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 724-284-5256 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Butler County Prison have Access to Tablets or Computers?
They may not be directly connected to the internet, but inmates at Butler County Prison are provided free tablets to use within the jail that allow them to have access to the following services and information:
The availability of tablets may seem like something that inmates who are serving time do not deserve, but here are some of the benefits for inmates in Butler County:
They may not be directly connected to the internet, but inmates at Butler County Prison are provided free tablets to use within the jail that allow them to have access to the following services and information:
The availability of tablets may seem like something that inmates who are serving time do not deserve, but here are some of the benefits for inmates in Butler County:
For more information about Tablets and how your inmate can get one to use while he is in jail, chek out our Inmate Tablet page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Butler County Prison’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 724-284-5256 for further assistance.
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What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Butler County?
This facility, known as "Butler County Prison" is also known as Butler County Prison, Pennsylvania, Butler.
