Butler County Jail

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.

How to pay bail in Butler County for an arrestee

Once an individual is booked at Butler County Jail in Allison, 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 319-346-6621 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: 319-346-6621).
• A licensed bail bondsman in Butler 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 Butler County, Iowa, visit the Butler County Jail Bail Page.

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

Butler County Jail Visiting Hours

Sheriff Jason Johnson's office splits on-site visiting by housing unit:

Setting up a visit

1. Make sure you are on the inmate's visitor list.
2. Call 319-267-2410 to learn the prisoner's visiting afternoon and to book a time.
3. Bring a government-issued photo ID when you arrive at 428 Sixth Street.

Limits

• A visit lasts 30 minutes.
• The weekly allowance is a single visit per prisoner, attended by two guests at most.
• Choose businesslike, modest clothes for the trip to Allison.

Schedules can change, so confirm by phone before driving to Allison.

Reliance Services and Visits in Butler County

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 319-346-6621 for further assistance.

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 319-346-6621 for further assistance.

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

Call Rates for Allison

Prices per minute for Butler County calls are printed on Reliance's Allison facility listing, worth a look before any deposit.

How Do Inmates in Butler County Jail Make Phone Calls?

To set up your Butler County inmate to make phone calls to you and others, follow these instructions:

• Register and set up a new account with RELIANCE Telephone, or log in if you already have an account.
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• Review your communication options and choose a plan.
• Select Butler County Jail, then select your inmate who you will be funding.

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 319-346-6621 for further assistance.

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 319-346-6621 for further assistance.

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 319-346-6621 for further assistance.

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

Sending Messages to Allison

Register with Reliance, choose the Butler County Jail, find the inmate and add money to a wallet that includes texting from the service list.

How Do Inmates in Butler County Jail Send and Receive Texts and Emails?

To set up your Butler County inmate to make to send and receive texts and emails to you and others, follow these instructions:

• Register and set up a new account with RELIANCE Telephone, or log in if you already have an account.
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• Review your communication options and choose the option for sending secure messages.
• Select Butler County Jail, then select your inmate who you will be funding.

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 319-346-6621 for further assistance.

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

Reliance Devices for Butler County Inmates

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 319-346-6621 for further assistance.

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

Butler County County Jails

Butler County Juvenile Facilities

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