Butler County Correctional Facility
Butler County Correctional Facility
The 100-bed Butler County Correctional Facility answers calls about inmates 24 hours a day at 334-382-6521.
All misdemeanor and felony arrests in this county end up here for booking and processing. From there, an inmate may be released on bond, released on their own recognizance, or held until the outcome of their trial, depending on the charges.
The inmate search tool lists everyone who has been arrested and is still being held.
Sentences shorter than one year are served locally. Sentences of a year or more are served in the Alabama State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
Here you can learn how to search the jail roster, get directions to the facility, and use inmate services such as visitation, inmate account deposits, mail, phone calls, voicemail, email and text messages, tablets, bail bonds, and commissary.
Before you send anything, get the inmate’s booking number or jail ID. If it doesn’t show up online, the staff at Butler County Correctional Facility can give it to you at 334-382-6521.
Inmate Services
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334-382-6521Mailing address (personal mail)
Butler County Correctional Facility
800 Walnut Street
Greenville, AL 36037
Mailing address (legal mail or subscriptions)
Butler County Correctional Facility
800 Walnut Street
Greenville, AL 36037
Other Jails and Prisons
To find out whether someone is being held at the Butler County Correctional Facility, what they are charged with, how much their bond is, when they can have visitors, or to view their mugshot, search the official jail inmate roster or call 334-382-6521. To look up court records for a criminal case in Alabama, use the Alacourt ACCESS V2.0 Portal.
Butler County Correctional Facility Inmate Search
Learn how to find an inmate in the Butler County Correctional Facility, how the roster works, and what happens after an offender is arrested and booked in our Frequently Asked Questions and Answers. You can also call 334-382-6521 for further help.
The Butler County Correctional Facility has a licensed capacity of 100 inmates, yet it is often forced to house many more, especially over the weekend. Most city and county jails see at least 40% of their inmates turn over monthly, another 30% every 90 days, another 20% every six months, and about 8-9% remain between six and twelve months. Stays of more than a year usually involve serious charges such as rape or murder, and because preparing those cases for trial takes time, offenders arrested in Butler County can remain in the Butler County facility far longer.
Approximately 2,000 offenders are arrested and detained by Butler County law enforcement agencies every year.
The Butler County Correctional Facility is the county jail for Butler County, run by the Butler County Sheriff’s Office under Sheriff David Scruggs. It sits at 800 Walnut Street in Greenville, just across the street from the sheriff’s office at 801 Walnut Street. Call the sheriff's office at (334) 382-6521, and staff there can transfer you to the jail. Office hours are Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. With about 100 beds, it holds men and women arrested on misdemeanor and felony charges while their cases move forward, along with people serving county sentences of less than a year. Anyone sentenced to longer terms is transferred to the Alabama Department of Corrections or the federal system.
After booking, the person must be taken before a judge without unnecessary delay and within 72 hours of arrest, as Alabama Rule of Criminal Procedure 4.3 requires. Butler County cases are heard in the Second Judicial Circuit, which also covers Crenshaw and Lowndes counties. To find out whether a loved one is in custody, download the Butler County Sheriff’s Office app (apps.myocv.com/share/a24536037), which carries the jail roster, or call the jail. Court case details are on Alacourt. If you think there’s a warrant out for you, contact the sheriff’s office or an attorney before turning yourself in.
Most people in Alabama have a right to bail. A judge can deny it in capital cases when the proof is evident or the presumption great, and under Aniah’s Law (2022) after a pretrial detention hearing for murder, first-degree kidnapping, rape, sodomy, sexual torture, domestic violence, human trafficking, burglary, arson, robbery, aggravated child abuse and certain offenses against children, and terrorism. Voters added solicitation, attempt, or conspiracy to commit murder and shooting into an occupied building or vehicle in May 2026 (Amendment 1, 81.6% yes). Rule 7.2’s recommended schedule runs $10,000–$60,000 for a Class A felony, $5,000–$30,000 for Class B, $300–$6,000 for a Class A misdemeanor, and $1,000–$7,500 for DUI, though judges can go higher or lower. Release may come on personal recognizance, an unsecured appearance bond, or a secured bond. Bond can be posted at the jail or at the court with cash, a cashier’s check, a money order, real estate, or through a licensed bail company; personal checks are not accepted. Call the jail for the bond amount before you come.
Visits are by video through Inmate Sales, and you must register first at inmatesales.com or (877) 998-5678. On-site video visits at the jail are free, last 20 minutes, and run 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. daily; each inmate is assigned one visitation day a week, and up to three visitors may join a session. Bring a valid government photo ID, keep children with you at all times, and skip low-cut tops, tank tops, short skirts or dresses, tight shorts, and hats. Remote visits from home cost $0.20 a minute and are open 6:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m.
No public bus serves the jail; most visitors drive. For gas, the Sunoco at 100 N. College Street is close to downtown, and the Chevron at 938 Fort Dale Road is near I-65. Smash Mouth Foods at 219 Cedar Street serves burgers nearby, and Zaxby’s is at 900 Fort Dale Road.
Address letters with the person’s full name and inmate ID, then Butler County Correctional Facility, 800 Walnut Street, Greenville, AL 36037. Postcards, letters, and legal mail are accepted; paperback books must come straight from a retailer such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble, or Books-A-Million, and hardcovers are refused. Money goes through Correctpay online at correctpay.com, by phone at (855) 836-3364, through its mobile app, or at the VendEngine kiosk in the jail. Kellwell handles commissary once a week. Inmate Sales also runs phone calls, text-style messaging, and tablet rentals.
- Butler County Sheriff's Office: 334-382-6521
- Butler County Sheriff: 334-382-6521
- Butler County Sheriff's Office: 334-382-6521
What should you know about the booking process at Butler County Correctional Facility?
Once arrested, the person is taken to Butler County Correctional Facility for booking, a process that confirms identity, assesses charges, and determines if they will be released on their own recognizance, posted for bail, or held until court.
Staying silent is key during this process, as anything spoken can be used as evidence in court. It’s best to wait for legal counsel before responding to questions.
Steps involved in booking at Butler County Correctional Facility include:
- Confirming identity.
- Taking mugshots for record.
- Medical, mental health, and substance history questioning.
- DNA collection if applicable.
- Comprehensive physical search.
- Seizing personal property.
- Access to a free phone call.
To check on an offender’s bond amount, contact Butler County Correctional Facility at 334-382-6521.
Steps to pay bail in Butler County
After an arrest, individuals are brought to Butler County Correctional Facility in Greenville for processing. Following this, three possible outcomes exist:
1. The individual may be released without posting bail, with a promise to appear in court.
2. The individual could be held in jail until their court date.
3. Bail or bond can be posted for release; for more information, contact 334-382-6521.
Bail payment can be handled through various means.
- Pay a cash bond in full at the bonding window inside the jail or at the clerk of court, by cash, cashier's check or money order; a lobby kiosk or online bond vendor often takes debit and credit cards for an extra fee, and you should bring the inmate's full name and booking number (the jail can be reached at 334-382-6521).
- Licensed bail bond agents in Butler County are available for assistance.
- Land or a home can often serve as bond collateral: the owner provides a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value showing clear title and equity of at least the bond amount, commonly double, and the court that set bail approves the pledge.
To learn more about the bail process in Butler County, Alabama, visit the Butler County Correctional Facility Bail Page.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the Butler County Correctional Facility? What is the Schedule?
Butler County Correctional Facility on-site Inmate Visitation Schedule
800 Walnut Street
Greenville, AL 36037
334-382-6521
- First, you must register with Inmate Sales, and then schedule a visit.
- Each inmate is allowed an unlimited amount of visits per day. Remote visitation is $0.20 per minute.
- Proper attire is required. No low-cut blouses, tank tops, short skirts or dresses, tight shorts, hats or any other form of provocative dress will be allowed. Shirt and shoes must be worn.
- All visitors must provide proper state or government issued photo identification (i.e. driver’s license, foreign id or passports) for inmate visitation.
- On Site video visitation is available at no cost.
- A video visit lasts 20 minutes.
- Visitors may only use this system on the inmates assigned visitation day, whenever the inmates have free time.
- All rules set forth for non-contact visitation shall be adhered to when using the video visitation system.
- Any lewd, profane or inappropriate behavior shall result in loss of video visitation privileges for the visitor and/or inmate.
- Each inmate is permitted a maximum of three on site visitors per session.
- Visitation sign-up is limited and on a first-come first serve basis.
- Visitors are encouraged to go online and reserve a visitation time. Purchased visitation minutes are not transferable.
- An adult must accompany all visitors who are under 17 years of age. Children must be monitored at all times.
- Visitors are not allowed to bring any personal belongings with them into the visitation area other than their picture ID and/or a set of keys unless otherwise allowed by the jail.
ON SITE VIDEO VISITATION
| DAY | TIMES |
| SUNDAY | 9:00AM - 6:00PM |
| MONDAY | 9:00AM - 6:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 9:00AM - 6:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 9:00AM - 6:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 9:00AM - 6:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 9:00AM - 6:00PM |
| SATURDAY | 9:00AM - 6:00PM |
Butler County Correctional Facility Remote Inmate Video Visitation
- First, you must register with Inmate Sales, and then schedule a visit.
- Each inmate is allowed an unlimited amount of visits per day. Remote visitation is $0.20 per minute.
- Remote Visits are $0.20 per minute.
REMOTE VIDEO VISITATION
| DAY | TIMES |
| SUNDAY | 6:00AM - 11:00PM |
| MONDAY | 6:00AM - 11:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 6:00AM - 11:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 6:00AM - 11:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 6:00AM - 11:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 6:00AM - 11:00PM |
| SATURDAY | 6:00AM - 11:00PM |
Butler County Correctional Facility uses the services of Inmate Sales, also known as Combined Public Communication (CPC) for visitation communication between inmates and their friends and family members.
In order to have a successful video visit, these are the steps to follow:
- Make sure you have a device a speaker, a camera and a connection to the internet.
- Register with Inmate Sales.
- Find Butler County Correctional Facility
- Select 'New Purchase'
- Choose this facility and a product ('Remote' or 'Onsite' Visit)
- Enter your personal information and purchase minutes.
- Schedule a visit.
Call 877-998-5678 if you have any questions.
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We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Butler County Correctional Facility’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 334-382-6521 for further assistance.
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Inmate Sales Video Visitation provides a secure online platform that enables families and loved ones to conduct scheduled face-to-face video visits with incarcerated individuals from home. Using an internet-connected smartphone, tablet, or personal computer equipped with a webcam, visitors connect directly through housing-unit video stations or tablets without traveling to the facility.
Important: Advance Registration and Visitor Clearance Required
Detention centers do not permit unscheduled or unverified video sessions. Correctional facilities require prospective visitors to submit government-issued photo identification and receive administrative clearance before booking an appointment, an approval process that can take up to 48 hours depending on facility staffing. You should verify your visitor approval status with the facility prior to scheduling. If you do not register well in advance, you will miss your loved one's scheduled visiting window for the week.
Step-by-Step Instructions to Register and Schedule a Video Visit
- Visit www.inmatesales.com or launch the Inmate Sales mobile app.
- Register your visitor profile and upload a clear photograph of your government-issued ID for background review.
- Wait for email notification confirming facility visitor approval.
- Select Schedule Video Visit, choose the detention facility, and select the inmate.
- Browse the available schedule calendar, select an open time slot, and pay the visitation fee using a credit or debit card.
- Log into the website or mobile app 10 minutes prior to the start time on a device with a functioning camera, microphone, and stable high-speed internet connection.
What the Inmate Needs to Do
The inmate receives a visitation notification on their housing unit video kiosk or tablet. At the appointed time, they log in with their PIN and sit before the terminal. Inmates and visitors must strictly observe jail dress and conduct rules; sessions are monitored by staff and will terminate immediately upon any violation.
Official Provider: Inmate Sales Official Website
Customer Service Telephone: 1-877-998-5678 or 1-702-829-3001
Support Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM EST; Saturday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM EST
Supported Languages: English and Spanish
Other Services Provided by Inmate Sales (CPC)
In addition to Remote Video Visitation, Inmate Sales provides calling, messaging, and commissary options:
- Prepaid Phone Calling Accounts: Prepay for phone calling credits so your loved one can call your telephone directly.
• Learn more on our website: Prepaid Calling Accounts Guide | • Visit official vendor page: Inmate Sales Calling - Two-Way Texting & Messaging: Send digital text messages and photos directly to an inmate's device.
• Learn more on our website: Digital Messaging Guide | • Visit official vendor page: Inmate Sales Messaging - Inmate Tablets & Digital Media: Discover educational programs, phone access, and entertainment offered on facility tablets.
• Learn more on our website: Tablet Programs Guide | • Visit official vendor page: Inmate Sales Tablets - Commissary & Care Packages: Order pre-approved snack boxes, food packages, and clothing directly to the jail.
• Learn more on our website: Commissary Orders Guide | • Visit official vendor page: Inmate Sales Commissary
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Butler County Correctional Facility’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 334-382-6521 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Butler County Correctional Facility?
You can deposit money four different ways:
- Deposit at correctpay.com.
- Ask the jail whether it has a Correct Pay lobby kiosk for deposits.
- Deposit over the phone 24/7 at 855-836-3364
- Deposit using the iOS or Android app.
correctpay.com Assistance:
24/7 Customer Service - 855-836-3364
Frequently Asked Questions
How to Send Money to an Inmate in Butler County
To send commissary money to an inmate in Butler County Correctional Facility follow these steps:
- Register with correctpay by creating an account.
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- Select Alabama, then select Butler County Correctional Facility, and then the inmate you want to send money to.
- Choose the amount of money you want to send, and input your payment method.
- You can deposit money four ways:
- Deposit online at correctpay.com.
- Ask the jail whether it has a Correct Pay lobby kiosk for deposits.
- Deposit over the phone 24/7 at 855-836-3364
- Deposit through their iOS or Android app.
For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account, what the fees are, how long it takes to hit their account and more, check out our full money and commissary guide for Butler County Correctional Facility.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Butler County Correctional Facility’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 334-382-6521 for further assistance.
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How Do Inmates in Butler County Correctional Facility Make Phone Calls?
To receive phone calls from inmates in Butler County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:
- Butler County Correctional Facility uses the services of a company named Inmate Sales.
- Register with them online or call them at 877-998-5678.
- Agents are available M-F from 8:00 AM - 12:00 midnight EST, Saturdays from 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM, and speak both English & Spanish.
- Services for Butler County inmates and their families and friends include: Collect Calling, PIN Debit, Purchasing Calling Cards, Deposits, Messaging & Video Visitation.
For all the information regarding phone calls with Butler County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, limits and more visit our Inmate Phone Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Butler County Correctional Facility’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 334-382-6521 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the Butler County Correctional Facility, and what can I send them?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Butler County Correctional Facility’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 334-382-6521 for further assistance.
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Purchasing a Butler County Correctional Facility Inmate Commissary
Butler County Correctional Facility allows inmates to purchase commissary, which is a jail affiliated store that sells snacks, hygiene products, stationary, clothing and even e-cigs and nicotine pouches (where allowed).
You can buy commissary for an inmate using an online service called Kellwell Commissary.
These items can be purchased once a week.
This amount you can spend each week is set by the facility. Call 334-382-6521 in order to confirm the amount that cannot be exceeded.
Inmates have access to commissary packages that can be purchased and shipped to the inmate by friends and family.
You can also go to our Inmate Money page for information on how to send money to an inmate.
How to Send Commissary Money to an Inmate in Butler County
To send commissary money to an inmate's account in Butler County Correctional Facility follow these steps:
You can deposit money four different ways:
- Deposit online at correctpay.com.
- Ask the jail whether it has a Correct Pay lobby kiosk for deposits.
- Deposit over the phone 24/7 at 855-836-3364
- Deposit through their iOS or Android app.
24/7 Customer Service - 855-836-3364
Frequently Asked Questions
For all information, tips and available items for send money and for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Butler County Correctional Facility check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Butler County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Butler County Correctional Facility’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 334-382-6521 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Butler County Correctional Facility using an Online Messaging Service?
Butler County Correctional Facility uses the services of Inmate Sales to allow text messaging communication between inmates and their friends and family.
Chirping is the product name for inmate texting.
This product allows inmates to send chirps (texts) to friends and family members.
Here's how it works:
- First you must register, and then funds are added to the inmate's account. If you want to pay by phone, call 877-998-5678.
- When an inmate gets the device they may send 5 free automated messages each day for the first three days of possession of the chirping device.
- These automated messages will inform the person the inmate Chirped who is sending the Chirps and the facility they are Chirping from.
- It will then ask them to go to a direct link to the inmate's account on the Inmate Sales website.
- The website will then instruct them to use a credit card to put money on the inmate's account.
Cost of Chirping:
- If an inmate has available funds on their chirping device they will be able to chirp any cell phone and that chirp will appear to be a normal text.
- If you wish to stop receiving Chirps from an inmate, reply to the Chirp with STOP.
How to Send a Secure Email Message to an Inmate in Butler County
To send a secure email message to an inmate in Butler County Correctional Facility follow these steps:
- Register with Inmate Sales, the company that handles inmate messaging in Butler County, by creating an account.
- Select Alabama, then select Butler County Correctional Facility, and then the inmate you want to send your message to.
- Choose the amount of money you want to spend, and input your payment method. The funds can also be used by the inmate to send a message back to you.
- If you want to pay by phone, call 877-998-5678.
- NOTE: All messages between you and your inmate will be permanently recorded and seen by the staff and could be used against your inmate in court.
- Chirping is the product name for inmate texting.
- This product allows Butler County inmates to send chirps (texts) to friends and family members.
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Inmate Sales Apps
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For all information on how to Text/Email an Inmate in Butler County Correctional Facility check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Butler County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Butler County Correctional Facility’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 334-382-6521 for further assistance.
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Butler County Correctional Facility now offers Inmate Sales Tablets to their inmates.
Inmate Sales also handles inmate phone systems, video visitations, email and texting (they call it chirping) and digital letters.
The tablets are not directly connected to the internet, and inmates can use them for the following activities:
- Phone Calls - Inmates may make calls directly from their tablet allowing for more privacy. The rates are the same as the phones in the unit, and the calls are still recorded and monitored.
- eMessaging - Communicate via a text based message or picture.
- Job Search - Inmates have the ability to see what jobs are available when they are released.
- Education - Free educational platform and course catalog that provides thousands of educational resources.
- Self Help -Inmates have daily access to mental health and addiction recovery programming.
- Music - Top-40, Hip-Hop, Country, Rock, Gospel, and more.
- Law Library - Legal research with up-to-date case information.
- eBooks - Thousands of available titles.
- Religion - Religious resources for spiritual guidance.
- Games - Inmates can play their favorite games. Available through monthly subscriptions
- Facility Services - Digital access to submitted forms, requests, facility documents, and notifications from staff.
Here's how it works:
- Register here. It is recommended you use Chrome or Firefox.
Questions:
- By phone - 877-998-5678
Butler County Correctional Facility now offers Inmate Sales Tablets to their inmates.
Inmate Sales also handles inmate phone systems, video visitations, email and texting (they call it chirping) and digital letters.
The tablets are not directly connected to the internet, and inmates can use them for the following activities:
Here's how it works:
- Register here. It is recommended you use Chrome or Firefox.
Questions:
- By phone - 877-998-5678
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Butler County Correctional Facility’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 334-382-6521 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessWhat are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Butler County?
The Butler County Correctional Facility serves the following cities and towns of Butler County: Georgiana, Greenville and Mc Kenzie.