Allison's five-cell county jail answers to Sheriff Jason Johnson; reach it through the non-emergency line, 319-267-2410.
Phone: 319-267-2410
Physical Address:
428 Sixth Street
Allison, IA 50602
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Butler County Sheriff's Office
P.O. Box 345
Allison, IA 50602
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Butler County Sheriff's Office
P.O. Box 345
Allison, IA 50602
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Facts about the Allison jail come from Sheriff Jason Johnson's department page on the Butler County website, the Second Judicial District's listing for Butler County, the county's printed directory and Reliance Telephone's account record 133 for 428 6th St. To confirm that someone is in custody in Allison, families can use Iowa VINE at VINELink or phone 319-267-2410.
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Sheriff Jason Johnson's office runs the Butler County Jail at 428 Sixth Street, Allison, IA 50602, a lockup first built in 1928 east of the courthouse and remodeled in 1983 and again in 1992. The sheriff's department page puts its present capacity at 12 inmates, spread across five cells: three singles, one three-person cell and one six-person cell.
The City of Allison lists 319-267-2410 as the sheriff's non-emergency number, and Butler County's own directory gives the sheriff's office 319-346-6621. Personal letters for inmates go to the Butler County Sheriff's Office, P.O. Box 345, Allison, IA 50602.
The Allison jail houses men, women and juveniles waived into adult court. The jail's first job, the sheriff writes, is to hold people arrested for crimes committed in Butler County and make sure they appear in court; its second is to hold people sentenced on misdemeanors, for terms of up to one year. The sheriff's history adds that the jail has also held prisoners for Franklin County.
New arrivals receive a jail uniform plus deodorant and a toothbrush. Three hot meals arrive each day, and inmates may place commissary orders on two days of the week. Deputies and communications dispatchers are cross-trained to work the jail alongside its full-time jailer.
Johnson's schedule gives male prisoners Monday and Thursday afternoons and female prisoners Tuesday and Friday afternoons for on-site visits, always 1:00 to 3:00, as laid out in the Butler County visiting guide. Reliance Telephone handles inmate calls, texting and devices (Butler County phone guide). For a person's custody status, see the Butler County inmate search guide.
Prosecutions out of the Allison jail land before the Second Judicial District, with filings kept by the clerk on the courthouse's 6th Street side. The Butler County bail steps walk through release.
Following an arrest, individuals are processed at Butler County Jail. The booking process confirms identity, charges, and whether the individual will be released, granted bail, or held until court.
It is advisable to remain silent during booking, as anything said can be used against the individual later. Legal counsel should be consulted before any statements are made.
The booking steps at Butler County Jail include:
To inquire about posting bond for an arrestee, contact the facility at 319-267-2410.
Once arrested, an individual may be brought to Butler County Jail in Allison for processing. The next steps vary:
1. The individual may be released without paying bail and ordered to appear on a set date.
2. The individual could be held in jail until their hearing.
3. Posting bail or bond allows them to be released. Call 319-267-2410 to confirm the bail amount.
There are several ways to pay an individual’s bail.
For more information about bail in Butler County, Iowa, see the Butler County Jail Bail Guide.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Butler County Jail? What is the Schedule?
Sheriff Jason Johnson's office splits on-site visiting by housing unit:
| Inmates | Days | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Men | Monday and Thursday | 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. |
| Women | Tuesday and Friday | 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. |
Schedules can change, so confirm by phone before driving to Allison.
Voice calls, texts, voicemail and handheld devices make up Reliance's offering in Allison; video visiting is absent from that record. Keep in touch between scheduled afternoon visits by opening a Reliance login and choosing among the account plans, and put any question about screen visits to 319-267-2410.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Butler County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 319-267-2410 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Butler County Jail?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Butler County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 319-267-2410 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Butler County Jail?
Prices per minute for Butler County calls are printed on Reliance's Allison facility listing, worth a look before any deposit.
To set up your Butler County inmate to make phone calls to you and others, follow these instructions:
For all the information you need in order to receive phone calls from your Butler County inmate, or to assist them in making calls to others, including instructions, fees, cost of calls, payment methods and times that your inmate can use the phone, check out our Inmate Phone Page.
NOTE: All of your communication with your inmate will be monitored and recorded. Use discretion when discussing sensitive information about their pending case.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Butler County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 319-267-2410 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Butler 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 Butler County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 319-267-2410 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Butler County Jail, and what can I purchase?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Butler County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 319-267-2410 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Butler County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
Register with Reliance, choose the Butler County Jail, find the inmate and add money to a wallet that includes texting from the service list.
To set up your Butler County inmate to make to send and receive texts and emails to you and others, follow these instructions:
For all the information you need in order to send and receive texts and emails from your Butler County inmate, or to assist them in sending and receiving secure messages to and from others, including instructions, fees, cost of each message, tablet rentals, payment methods and times that your inmate can send messages, check out our Text/Email an Inmate Page.
NOTE: All of your communication with your inmate will be monitored and recorded. Use discretion when communicating sensitive information about their pending case.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Butler County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 319-267-2410 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Butler County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?
Calls and texts on a Reliance device are paid from the inmate's wallet. Allison prices sit on the Butler County rate page; after reviewing them, sign in and select a wallet from Reliance's offerings.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Butler County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 319-267-2410 for further assistance.
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What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Butler County?
