Butler County Jail & Sheriff Inmate Phone & Email

Home Nebraska Butler County Butler County Jail & Sheriff Inmate Phone & Email
Phone Info Visits Mail Money Bail Inmate Search Email Tablets Remote Visits Commissary Most Wanted Nearby Jails

Butler County Jail & Sheriff

Address:
451 N 5th St
David City, NE 68632
Phone:
402-367-7400

Butler County Jail & Sheriff Inmate Phone Announcement - January 4, 2023

Staff at the Butler County Jail & Sheriff is making it easier to connect with inmates by using a third-party service for phone communication. Using this service, explained below, allows you to purchase phone time for your inmate to either call you or to call other people in their network. If you have any questions call the facility at 402-367-7400.

Butler County Jail & Sheriff inmates are allowed to use the phones for personal use at any time, except during scheduled meals and during evening lockdown which begins after 10:00 PM.

Rules, guidelines and schedules on phone use are listed on this page. Failure to adhere to them will result in your inmate and you losing your phone privileges.

Butler County Jail & Sheriff uses CIDNET for Inmate Phone Communication

Butler County Jail & Sheriff uses CIDNET for Inmate Phone Communication between inmates and their friends and family.  
Register here.



Frequently Asked Questions
Instructions on How to Use CIDNET
CIDNET Instrucciones
Contact Customer Support
 

How does an Inmate in Butler County Jail & Sheriff Make a Phone Call?

To make a phone call to you from Butler County Jail & Sheriff, your inmate will phone you direct from Butler County Jail & Sheriff.
If you haven't set yourself (and your phone number) up in the CIDNET system, the call will not go through.

Once you register yourself (and your phone number), AND prefund the account with CIDNET you will have the option of accepting, denying or blocking any phone call.
When you accept the call, you will be billed at a rate of $0.21 per minute.

Emailing or Texting an Inmate in Butler County Jail & Sheriff with Prodigy / Jail ATM Phone Services

Since Butler County Jail & Sheriff contracts with JailATM / Prodigy Telephone Solutions. they either already or will soon provide you and your inmate the ability to use their Messaging Service to send and receive electronic messages. Try both Jail ATM & Prodigy. They are in the midst of a merger and one or the other will be handling this jail's account.


Depending on the facility, inmates can either view messages from you by:

  • Viewing it on a device at the jail,
  • Viewing it on a Kiosk in their unit,
  • Print it out, and/or
  • Respond electronically.

Pay for the Prodigy Inmate Messaging Service at Butler County Jail & Sheriff.
- Online,
- Over the Phone by calling 866-700-4545,
- Using a Kiosk at Butler County Jail & Sheriff.
Pay for the JailATM Inmate Messaging Service at Butler County Jail & Sheriff.
- Online,
- Using a Kiosk at Butler County Jail & Sheriff.
- Over the phone by calling 877-810-0914.

How much does it cost to send and receive messages?
Rates to send messages vary and are subject to change.
The typical cost is $1.00 per message, plus $1.00 per photo and $3.00 per 30 second video when available.
Step 1 - Sign in or create an account to find your facility.
Step 2 - Fund Account

NOTE: By turning on messaging, you will fund your account with $5.00 and authorize Prodigy / Jail ATM to charge your payment method for the same amount if you send a message or receive a collect message and do not have enough money.

Important Butler County Jail & Sheriff Inmate Phone Tips

  • Many jails and prisons restrict the amount of time that an inmate can use the phone by placing daily and monthly limits, so try to pace yourself and not use up all your time at the beginning of the month.
  • Jails limit an inmate's phone time to certain hours of the day, so it is important you keep a regular schedule that works for both you and your inmate.
  • If your inmate does not call you during the time you both have scheduled, don't panic. There are often long lines for phone use. When a jail is on lockdown due to a fight or other security issue they do not allow the phones to be used.
  • Phones are the only way for an inmate to hear your voice and temporarily 'escape' the loneliness of incarceration, so use your time well. Arguing about anything will leave you both feeling empty and guilty, so avoid it at all costs.
  • All phone conversations are recorded. 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 phone providers are collecting voice prints for a database which law enforcement agencies are building.
  • Sign up with CIDNET to connect with your inmate at Butler County Jail & Sheriff by clicking the banner below.

How to Email an Inmate at Butler County Jail & Sheriff

Using Jail ATM Digital Messaging with an Inmate at Butler County Jail & Sheriff - Sending and Receiving Messages.



How It Works:

Once you sign up with Jail ATM instant Messaging you can you can send texts from the cell phone associated with the mobile number you provided at sign-up, and receive text messages from the inmate on the same cell phone. You can only use the phone number you signed up with or it won't work.

To learn more about this email service, check out our full instructions, including fees at our emailing and texting page.

 

How to Both Schedule a Visit and Have Remote Video Visitation with an Inmate incarcerated in Butler County

To register and sign up for a visitation account with CIDNET Video Visitation Service, follow the instructions below:

  • Register and create an account with CIDNET.
  • Type in your Email, Time Zone and First & Last Name of your Butler County Jail & Sheriff inmate.
    1. Click the Create Account button.
    2. Agree to the terms.
    3. Login to your email and open the verification email sent by CIDNET. Click it.
    4. Choose a Security PIN and a Password.
    5. Click the Sign In button.
  • After logging in, from the Menu, choose the state of Nebraska, then the Butler County Jail & Sheriff, then your inmate's name.
  • Once you have completed this, the Butler County Jail & Sheriff will have to give final approval for you to set up a video visitation account with your inmate.

For all the information you need to know, including instructions, special links, policies, rules, tips and solutions to possible issues regarding regular visitation and remote video visits with an inmate in Butler County, visit our full page guide. 

NOTE: All visits are recorded. Whatever you talk about, can and will be used against your inmate in court. Never discuss their pending criminal case!
Also, be warned that CIDNET may be collecting voice prints for a database which they may be sharing with law enforcement agencies.

 

How to Make and Receive Phone Calls and Video Phone Calls from an Inmate in Butler County

To register and sign up for a phone account with CIDNET Inmate Phone Service, follow the instructions below:

  • Register and create an account with CIDNET.
  • Type in your Email, Time Zone and First & Last Name of your Butler County Jail & Sheriff inmate.
    1. Click the Create Account button.
    2. Read the Terms of Use, then click Agree.
    3. Login to your email and open the CIDNET email.
    4. In the email, click the Complete Your Verification link.
    5. Choose a Security PIN and a Password.
    6. Click the Sign In button.
  • After logging in, from the Menu, choose the state of Nebraska, then the Butler County Jail & Sheriff, then your inmate's name.
  • Once you have completed this, the Butler County Jail & Sheriff will have to give final approval for you to set up a phone account with your inmate.

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 Butler County, visit our full page guide. 

NOTE: All phone conversations are recorded. 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 phone providers are collecting voice prints for a database which law enforcement agencies are building.

 

How to send a text or email to an inmate in Butler County

To send and receive secure texts or emails from an inmate housed in Butler County follow these instructions:

  • Register and create an account with CIDNET.
  • Choose a Security PIN and Password.
  • After logging in, from the Menu, choose the state of Nebraska, then the Butler County Jail & Sheriff, then your inmate's name.
  • Once you have completed this, the Butler County Jail & Sheriff will have to give final approval for you to communicate by email with your chosen inmate.

For all the information you need to know, including instructions, policies, tips and solutions to possible issues with Texting and Emailing an inmate in Butler County, visit our full page guide. 

 

How to Send a Carepack Commissary Package Directly to an Inmate in Butler County

To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Butler County Jail & Sheriff follow these steps:

  • Go to JailATM, choose Nebraska, then choose Butler County Jail & Sheriff
  • Type in your inmate's last name or their Inmate ID.
  • Select your inmate, and then you will be prompted to Register with them to open an account.
  • Select the products you want shipped to them at Butler County Jail & Sheriff, and then input your payment method. 
  • NOTE: There may be a limit on how much product you can send your inmate in Butler County at any one time.
  • If you need to phone customer support, call 877-810-0914

For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages or sending money to an inmate in Butler County Jail & Sheriff check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Butler County.

 

How Do You Send Text or Email Messages to an Inmate in the Butler County Jail & Sheriff?

To send messages to a Butler County inmate follow these instructions:

Since Butler County Jail & Sheriff contracts with JailATM / Prodigy Telephone Solutions. they either already or will soon provide you and your inmate the ability to use their Messaging Service to send and receive electronic messages. Try both Jail ATM & Prodigy. They are in the midst of a merger and one or the other will be handling the Butler County Jail & Sheriff account.
 
Pay for the Prodigy Inmate Messaging Service at Butler County Jail & Sheriff.
- Online,
- Over the Phone by calling 866-700-4545,
- Using a Kiosk at Butler County Jail & Sheriff.
Pay for the JailATM Inmate Messaging Service at Butler County Jail & Sheriff.
- Online,
- Using a Kiosk at Butler County Jail & Sheriff.
- Over the phone 877-810-0914.

For all the information you need regarding messaging a Butler County inmate at the jail, including how it's done, how much it costs, rules and regulations and more, check out our Text/Email an Inmate Page.
NOTE: All of your communication with an inmate is recorded. Use discretion in what you discuss.

 

How to Deposit Money Online for an Inmate in Butler County

To deposit money online for an inmate in Butler County Jail & Sheriff follow these steps:

  • Register to open an account, or Sign In to JailATM, a service that acts as a bank for inmates in Butler County.
  • After registering and signing in, select 'Send Money Now'.
  • Choose Nebraska, then choose Butler County Jail & Sheriff
  • Type in your inmate's last name or their Inmate ID.
  • Select your inmate.
  • Input an amount to deposit to your inmate in Butler County Jail & Sheriff, and then input your payment method. 
  • NOTE: There may be a limit on how much money you can send your inmate in Butler County at any one time.
  • If you need to phone customer support, call 877-810-0914.

For all information, tips and procedures for sending money to an inmate in Butler County Jail & Sheriff, or depositing money at the jail, over the phone or by mail, check out our Send Money Page for Butler County.