Butte County Jail

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Butte County Jail

Reach the 8-bed Butte County Jail for inmate information 24 hours a day, seven days a week, at 208-527-8553.

Following an arrest for a misdemeanor or felony in this county, suspects are brought here for booking and processing. When required by the charges, they are held until they bond out, are released on their own recognizance, or are ordered to stay until the disposition of their trial.

Search the jail’s roster of current inmates with the inmate search tool.

Inmates found guilty and sentenced to less than a year serve that sentence locally. Those sentenced to longer terms serve in the Idaho State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

This page explains the visitation schedule, inmate account funding, mailing an inmate, receiving inmate calls, voicemail, email and text services, tablet rentals, bail bonds, and commissary purchases.

The inmate’s booking number or jail ID is often required for communication, so save it. If it’s not online, call Butte County Jail at 208-527-8553.

Inmate Services

Phone: 208-527-8553

Physical Address:
 256 W. Grand Ave
Arco, ID 83213

Mailing Address (personal mail):
 Inmate's Full Name
Butte County Jail
P.O. Box 130
Arco, ID 83213

Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
 Butte County Jail
P.O. Box 130
Arco, ID 83213

Other Jails and Prisons

How Do You Find Someone in the Butte County Jail?

To search for an inmate in the Butte County Jail, 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 208-527-8553 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Butte County Criminal Court Case information online, as well as for all other Idaho county court cases.

Butte County Jail Inmate Search

The Butte County Jail maintains an average of 8 offenders in custody on any given day. The Butte County Jail 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 Butte County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 480 offenders.

The following charts of Butte 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 Butte County Corrections Department, the state of Idaho Department of Corrections, as well as the United States Department of Justice and Census Bureau records. It represents every person in custody in Butte 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 Butte 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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About the Butte County Jail

The 8-bed Butte County Jail is responsible for the housing and care of those who are accused or convicted of committing a misdemeanor or felony in Butte County as they wait for their trial or as they serve their sentence, usually less than one year. 

It serves many law enforcement organizations including the Sheriff’s Department, local police, Immigration, and other surrounding counties as needed.

If you have questions regarding an inmate or the programs and services provided, the staff can be reached at 208-527-8553, and an online listing of all the detainees is published for your own investigation.

Upon intake, the booking process is completed, which includes a medical screening, fingerprinting and mugshots, DNA sample, along with an assessment to determine security needs, medical needs, mental health requirements, and housing assignment. 

Staff is available to transport all inmates to court dates and any medical appointments or emergency needs, as well as inspecting all mail for contraband, receiving commissary funds and other money for inmates, maintaining the safety of the community and the security of the facility, and other tasks. 

The Butte County Jail also provides several other services to inmates including basic needs in meals, laundry, and hygiene items, and programs including AA, counseling, religious programs, education, recreation, and opportunities to grow social and life skills. 

Along with the efforts made by the staff, reduced recidivism is seen when inmates are able to stay in contact and supported by their family or friends who are not incarcerated so mail, phones, and visits are provided. 

Visits are in person, and are via video and an account is created online to book and complete visits, allowing both visitors and inmates to schedule a visit. 

Phone accounts are also registered online, and allow for inmates to make outgoing calls during the daytime and evening hours when they are not participating in a task or program. 

Information for money for an inmate’s commissary can be found on our Inmate Money page. 

All personal mail is sent to: 

Inmate's Full Name
Butte County Jail
P.O. Box 130
Arco, ID 83213

Staff will open each piece and look for contraband, which is removed before it is given to the inmate.

Legal mail, money orders, books and newspaper and magazine subscriptions are mailed to:

Butte County Jail
P.O. Box 130
Arco, ID 83213

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Recent Bookings & Arrests

Steps involved in booking at Butte County Jail

After an arrest, the individual is brought to Butte County Jail for the booking process. This procedure involves identifying the person, determining charges, and deciding whether they’ll be released on their own recognizance, posted for bail, or held until court.

Remaining silent is highly recommended, as anything said can later be used in court. Wait for legal advice before responding to questions.

The booking process typically involves the following steps at Butte County Jail:

  • Identification confirmation.
  • Photographs (mugshots).
  • Answering questions regarding health and criminal background.
  • Potential DNA collection.
  • Conducting a physical search.
  • Seizing personal property.
  • Providing a free phone call.

For details on an offender’s bail or bond, call Butte County Jail at 208-527-8553.

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Directions / Map to the Butte County Jail
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Inmate Bail and Bonding

How to pay bail in Butte County for an arrestee

Once an individual is booked at Butte County Jail in Arco, options for their release include:

1. Release without paying bail, with a commitment to appear in court.
2. Continued detention until their court date.
3. Release upon paying a bail or bond. Call 208-527-8553 for the bail amount.

Bail can be paid through various methods.

  • Bring the full cash bond to the jail's bonding window or the clerk of court and pay by cash, cashier's check or money order; many jails also take debit or credit cards for a fee through a lobby kiosk or an online bond vendor, and staff will need the inmate's full name and booking number (jail: 208-527-8553).
  • A licensed bail bondsman in Butte County can assist with the process.
  • An owner can often pledge land or a home as bond collateral by proving clear title and equity worth at least the bond, frequently double the bond, with a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value; the court that set bail must approve the property before release.

For more details on the bail process in Butte County, Idaho, visit the Butte County Jail Bail Page.

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Inmate Visitation

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Butte County Jail? What is the Schedule?

Butte County Jail ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

256 W. Grand Ave
Arco, ID 83213
208-527-8553

  • Visits are 30 minutes.
  • You must be on the inmate's visitor list.
  • The actual visitation times may depend on the inmate and their housing location. Call 208-527-8553 and get your inmate's times and make an appointment to visit.
  • Inmates are allowed one visit per week.
  • A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per inmate.
  • Visitors must have a government issued photo ID.
  • Dress professionally with non-revealing clothing.

ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 208-527-8553 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!

DAY TIMES
SUNDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
2:00PM - 4:00PM
MONDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
2:00PM - 4:00PM
6:00PM - 8:00PM
TUESDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
2:00PM - 4:00PM
6:00PM - 8:00PM
WEDNESDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
2:00PM - 4:00PM
6:00PM - 8:00PM
THURSDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
2:00PM - 4:00PM
6:00PM - 8:00PM
FRIDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
2:00PM - 4:00PM
6:00PM - 8:00PM
SATURDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
2:00PM - 4:00PM

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Butte County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 208-527-8553 for further assistance.

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Remote Video Visitation

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Butte County Jail?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Butte County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 208-527-8553 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Butte County Jail?

Depositing Money in an Inmate's Commissary Account at Butte County Jail

Whatever cash the inmate has on their person when booked into the facility will automatically deposited and credited to their account. When released any money left in the account will be returned to them in the form of a check from the Sheriff's Department or the Butte County Jail Trust Account. There may be circumstances where the inmate can give permission to have his money released to a family member or friend.

Option 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail

  • Bring money to the jail in person. 
  • The jail personnel will process the Inmate Account payment. Cash or Money Order only.

Option 2 - 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.
  • Never send cash. Always send a Money Order or Cashier's Check from the US Post Office, a reputable bank or Western Union.
  • Make the Money Order out to the inmate and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order.

Mail to the Jail.
Butte County Jail
P.O. Box 130
Arco, ID 83213

Failure to do this properly will delay your inmate getting their account credited and may require you to have to resubmit a second money order.
Call 208-527-8553 to ask any questions about this.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Butte County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 208-527-8553 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Butte County Jail?

Collect Calls

  • Almost every jail, including Butte County Jail, will allow inmates to contact pre-approved friends and family members' phones by calling collect.
  • Calling collect is typically the most expensive way to contact people by phone and in many cases, it requires credit approval or a deposit to be made into a third-party phone company account through a contract with the jail.

Direct Calls

  • Many jails are now contracting with a third party service (for a fee) that is less expensive and allows your inmate to use their phone system to make direct calls to your land line or cell phone.
  • To find out about Butte County Jail phone services, call 208-527-8553 or review the information on the Inmate Phone page.
  • Some jails also allow sell phone cards directly to an inmate in the jail commissary store.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Butte County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 208-527-8553 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Butte County Jail, and what can I send them?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Butte County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 208-527-8553 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Butte County Jail, and what can I purchase?

Depositing Money in an Inmate's Commissary Account at Butte County Jail

Whatever cash the inmate has on their person when booked into the facility will automatically deposited and credited to their account. When released any money left in the account will be returned to them in the form of a check from the Sheriff's Department or the Butte County Jail Trust Account. There may be circumstances where the inmate can give permission to have his money released to a family member or friend.

Option 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail

  • Bring money to the jail in person. 
  • The jail personnel will process the Inmate Account payment. Cash or Money Order only.

Option 2 - 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.
  • Never send cash. Always send a Money Order or Cashier's Check from the US Post Office, a reputable bank or Western Union.
  • Make the Money Order out to the inmate and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order.

Mail to the Jail.
Butte County Jail
P.O. Box 130
Arco, ID 83213

Failure to do this properly will delay your inmate getting their account credited and may require you to have to resubmit a second money order.
Call 208-527-8553 to ask any questions about this.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Butte County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 208-527-8553 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Butte County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Butte County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 208-527-8553 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the Butte County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Butte County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 208-527-8553 for further assistance.

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Other Jails in Butte County

What are the other City and County Jails in Butte County?

Butte County County Jails
Butte County Jail
Butte County Juvenile Facilities
3-B Juvenile Detention Center
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Other Jails Nearby

What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Butte County?

Butte Clark Bingham Blaine Custer Lemhi Jefferson
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