Whether it’s the middle of the night or the middle of the day, the 85-bed Bates County Jail can be reached for inmate information at 660-679-5880.
Misdemeanor and felony arrests from across the county all come through this jail for booking and processing. If the charges warrant detention, the person stays until they are bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or held until a verdict is reached at trial.
Current inmates are listed in the roster available through the inmate search tool.
Sentenced to under a year? The time is served here in the county. Sentenced to more? The inmate goes to the Missouri State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page shows how to search the official jail roster, how to find the facility, and how to use inmate services such as the visitation schedule, inmate account deposits, mail, phone calls, voicemail, email and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond instructions, and commissary.
Hold on to the inmate’s jail ID or booking number, since mail and messaging usually require it. If it’s not online, call Bates County Jail at 660-679-5880.
Phone: 660-679-5880
Physical Address:
6 West Fort Scott Street
Butler, MO 64730
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Bates County Jail
6 W Fort Scott St.
Butler, MO 64730
(white postcards only)
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Bates County Jail
6 W Fort Scott St.
Butler, MO 64730
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Bates 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 660-679-5880 for the information you are looking for.
You can also look up an Bates County inmate's criminal court case online.
Bates County Jail Inmate Search
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about finding an inmate in the Bates County Jail, how the jail rosters work and what happens after an offender is arrested and booked. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 660-679-5880 for further assistance.
The Bates County Jail maintains an average of 85 offenders in custody on any given day. The Bates 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 Bates County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 1,700 offenders.
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The 85-bed Bates County Jail is responsible for the housing and care of those who are accused or convicted of committing a misdemeanor or felony in Bates 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 660-679-5880, 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 Bates 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:
Bates County Jail
6 W Fort Scott St.
Butler, MO 64730
(white postcards only)
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:
Bates County Jail
6 W Fort Scott St.
Butler, MO 64730
After an arrest, individuals are taken to Bates County Jail where they go through booking. This process includes identifying the person, reviewing charges, and determining whether they will be released on their own, eligible for bail, or detained until their court date.
It’s crucial to remain silent after being arrested. Anything said may be used in court, so it’s better to refrain from speaking until consulting with an attorney.
The following steps outline the booking procedure at Bates County Jail:
Booking can take from a short hour to longer periods, especially on busy nights or with uncooperative individuals. For inquiries about posting bond for an arrestee, call the facility at 660-679-5880.
Once someone is booked at Bates County Jail in Butler after an arrest, there are several outcomes:
1. They may be released without paying bail, agreeing to show up on a scheduled date.
2. They may remain in custody until their court appearance.
3. They can pay a bail or bond for release. Call 660-679-5880 for bail details.
Bail payments can take several forms.
For detailed information about the bail process in Bates County, Missouri, see the Bates County Jail Bail FAQ.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Bates County Jail? What is the Schedule?
6 West Fort Scott Street
Butler, MO 64730
660-679-5880
| DAY | TIMES |
| SUN | 7:00 am to 11:00 am, 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm, 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm |
| MON | 7:00 am to 11:00 am, 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm, 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm |
| TUE | 7:00 am to 11:00 am, 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm, 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm |
| WED | 7:00 am to 11:00 am, 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm, 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm |
| THU | 7:00 am to 11:00 am, 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm, 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm |
| FRI | 7:00 am to 11:00 am, 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm, 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm |
| SAT | 7:00 am to 11:00 am, 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm, 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm |
Inmate Visitation
IMPORTANT - All remote visitation at the Bates County Jail is conducted by City Tele Coin video.
You can visit your inmate at the jail, or from your own device or computer at home.
The Bates County Sheriff's Office provides a video kiosk in the lobby of the Sheriff's Office free of charge.
Visitation is limited to 10 minutes per visitor per day. Visitors must call ahead and follow ALL visitation guidelines.
If not coming to the Sheriff's Office, you may visit with an inmate using City Tele Coin fom home.
Video visitations are monitored and visitors MUST follow visitor guidelines. Visitors that are found to violate these guidelines, will have their visitation privileges suspended.
All Video Visitation services are provided by City Tele Coin.
To register for a direct pay account visit www.CityTeleCoin.com.
After your account has been created you can download the City Tele Coin app from iTunes or Google Play.
To video chat and send emails using the app or the City Tele Coin website, select Bates County Jail to set up a remote account for the inmate.
To register and sign up for a remote visitation account with Inmate Canteen to communicate with your Bates County Jail inmate, follow the instructions below:
Instructions for Inmate Video Visitation:
- Register or Log in to your account
- Select Bates County Jail and the inmate you wish to visit.
- Select the "Video Visit an Inmate" option
- Follow the prompts on screen to schedule the visit.
For all the information you need to know, including instructions, policies, tips and solutions to possible issues regarding visiting with an inmate (both at the jail and remotely) in Bates County, visit our full page guide.
Inmate Canteen Customer Service can be reached at 715-690-2965, or by email at support@inmatecanteen.com.
NOTE: All video visits are recorded and stored. Whatever you talk about, can and will be used against your inmate in court. Never discuss their pending criminal case!
Also, be warned that some video visits providers are collecting voice prints for a database which law enforcement agencies are building.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Bates County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 660-679-5880 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 Bates County Jail?
IMPORTANT - All remote visitation at the Bates County Jail is conducted by City Tele Coin video.
You can visit your inmate at the jail, or from your own device or computer at home.
The Bates County Sheriff's Office provides a video kiosk in the lobby of the Sheriff's Office free of charge.
Visitation is limited to 10 minutes per visitor per day. Visitors must call ahead and follow ALL visitation guidelines.
If not coming to the Sheriff's Office, you may visit with an inmate using City Tele Coin fom home.
Video visitations are monitored and visitors MUST follow visitor guidelines. Visitors that are found to violate these guidelines, will have their visitation privileges suspended.
All Video Visitation services are provided by City Tele Coin.
To register for a direct pay account visit www.CityTeleCoin.com.
After your account has been created you can download the City Tele Coin app from iTunes or Google Play.
To video chat and send emails using the app or the City Tele Coin website, select Bates County Jail to set up a remote account for the inmate.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Bates County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 660-679-5880 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Bates County Jail?
There are two options for putting money on an inmate's books:
Choice 1 - Deposit Inmate Money Online
Bates County Jail uses CommissaryDeposit.com 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.
Choice 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 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.
Make the Money Order out to the inmate's name and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order.
**Call 660-679-5880 first to ask Bates County Jail if this option is still available.
To deposit money in an Bates County Jail inmate's commissary account follow these instructions:
Note: You will be charged a fee to send money to your Bates County inmate. In addition, there is a maximum amount you can send.
Contact Information
Customer Support page.
Customer Support phone: 912-584-6102
Email - Support@commdeposit.com
Customer Support Hours - Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM EST
For complete information on fees, products, policies, deadlines, rules, minimum and maximum deposits and all the information you need to know regarding depositing money for your inmate in Bates County, go to our Send Money Page for details.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Bates County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 660-679-5880 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Bates County Jail?
To register and sign up for a phone account with City Tele Coin to communicate with your Bates County Jail inmate, follow the instructions below:
For all the information you need to know, including instructions, policies, tips and solutions to possible issues regarding making phone calls with an inmate in Bates County, visit our full page guide.
NOTE: Calls may be recorded or monitored. Whatever you talk about, can and will be used against your inmate in court. Never discuss their pending criminal case!
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Bates County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 660-679-5880 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Bates 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 Bates County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 660-679-5880 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Bates County Jail, and what can I purchase?
Inmate Canteen Customer Service can be reached at 715-690-2965, or by email at support@inmatecanteen.com.
NOTE: Bates County Jail may only allow online deposits for local commissary purchasing.
For best results use google chrome as your browser for accessing Inmate Canteen.
Instructions on purchasing commissary items for an inmate:
To deposit money in an Bates County Jail inmate's commissary account follow these instructions:
Note: You will be charged a fee to send money to your Bates County inmate. In addition, there is a maximum amount you can send.
Contact Information
Customer Support page.
Customer Support phone: 912-584-6102
Email - Support@commdeposit.com
Customer Support Hours - Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM EST
For complete information on fees, products, policies, deadlines, rules, minimum and maximum deposits and all the information you need to know regarding depositing money for your inmate in Bates County, go to our Send Money Page for details.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Bates County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 660-679-5880 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Bates County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
City Telecoin also has a secure messaging service that allows you and your inmate to send and receive messages electronically (after being read by the jail).
To register and sign up for a remote visitation account with City Tele Coin to communicate with your Bates County Jail inmate, follow the instructions below:
For all the information you need to know, including instructions, policies, tips and solutions to possible issues regarding visiting with an inmate (both at the jail and remotely) in Bates County, visit our full page guide.
NOTE: All video visits are recorded and stored. Whatever you talk about, can and will be used against your inmate in court. Never discuss their pending criminal case!
Also, be warned that some video visits providers are collecting voice prints for a database which law enforcement agencies are building.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Bates County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 660-679-5880 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Bates County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?
The tablets can be rented on a monthly basis and while not directly connected to the internet, the inmates can use them for the following activities:
Here's how it works:
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Bates County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 660-679-5880 for further assistance.
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