Butler County Prison

Butler County Prison Information

The Butler County Prison is a 512 bed jail in the city of Butler, Butler County, Pennsylvania.

This page provides information on how to search for an inmate in the official jail roster, or by calling the facility at 724-284-5256, directions to the facility, and inmate services such as the visitation schedule and policies, funding an inmate's account, mailing them a letter, receiving phone calls from an inmate, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond instructions, and commissary purchases.

Phone: 724-284-5256

Physical Address:
202 S. Washington Street
Butler, PA 16003

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Prison #
Butler County Prison
PO Box 9156
Seminole, FL 33775-9156

Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Prison #
Butler County Prison
202 S Washington St.
Butler, PA 16001

Other Jails and Prisons

How Do You Find Someone in the Butler County Prison?

To search for an inmate in the Butler County Prison, 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 724-284-5256 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an offender's Criminal Court Case online in Butler County or any other county in Pennsylvania.

Butler County Prison Inmate Search

The Butler County Prison maintains an average of 512 offenders in custody on any given day. The Butler County Prison 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 Butler County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 10,240 offenders.

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

For a collection of over 20 additional graphs and charts of the demographic and criminal arrest information of the inmates in Butler County and Pennsylvania state prisons, click the button below.
Butler County INMATE DEMOGRAPHICS

Butler County Inmate Race & Ethnicity - 3/28/2024

Race Inmates % Total
White 401 100.00%
Black 0 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 0 0.00%
American Indian/Native Alaskan 0 0.00%
Asian 0 0.00%
Pacific Islander/Native Hawaiian 0 0.00%
Other 0 0.00%
Total 401 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Butler County Sheriff’s Department, Pennsylvania Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Butler County Inmate Criminal Charges - 3/28/2024

(many inmates have multiple charges)

Charge Inmates % Total
Felony (3rd Degree) 134 33.42%
Felony (2rd Degree) 70 17.46%
Felony (1st Degree) 0 0.00%
State Jail Felony 33 8.23%
Felony (Uncategorized) 48 11.97%
Misdemeanor (Class A) 116 28.93%
Misdemeanor (Class C) 0 0.00%
Holds 0 0.00%
Uncategorized 0 0.00%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Butler County Sheriff’s Department, Pennsylvania Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Butler County Inmate Sex - 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 360 89.78%
Female 41 10.22%
Total 401 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Butler County Sheriff’s Department, Pennsylvania Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Butler County Inmate Age - 3/28/2024

Age Inmates % Total
Under 18 3 0.75%
18-20 24 5.99%
21-24 40 9.98%
25-30 73 18.20%
31-35 74 18.45%
36-40 76 18.95%
41-45 53 13.22%
46-50 20 4.99%
51-55 16 3.99%
56-60 13 3.24%
61-65 5 1.25%
66-75 4 1.00%
76-85 0 0.00%
Total 401 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Butler County Sheriff’s Department, Pennsylvania Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.
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About the Butler County Prison

The Butler County Pennsylvania Prison on Washington Street in Butler houses the detainees for Butler County and its cities and towns. You can reach the prison 24 hours a day by calling 724-284-5256.

JAIL ROSTER

Unfortunately the Butler County Prison does not find it necessary to have an official jail roster. Jail Rosters typically have mugshots, criminal charges, bond amounts and personal information and characteristics of those in custody.

However, you can still find out this information by calling the Butler County Prison 24 hours a day at 724-284-5256 and asking staff if a particular person is in custody. The other way is what is called an 'inmate search hack'. To get the inmate information, or at least confirm that an inmate is in custody, all you need to do is scroll down this page to any of the inmate services information; bail and bond, visitation, inmate phone or messaging, money or commissary... and register your name and email. Enter Pennsylvania, the Butler County Prison, and then search for your inmate. If the person you are looking for shows up, then you know they are incarcerated here. The final option is to search for them on Vinelink.

The brick and concrete building stands six stories high and houses 512 inmates. There are cells for people with mental or physical challenges, and a safe, padded room to handle a disgruntled man or woman brought into the jail by police. The 172,000-square-foot jail cost $40 million to build in 2009. This facility replaced a 1950s-vintage jail that was holding about 140 prisoners, even though it was only designed to hold about 45. It even has a locker room for the guards, who number about one guard for 63 inmates in the immediate cell areas, with more guards in general areas and others doing electronic surveillance.

One of the most important programs at this facility is the Community Reintegration Program that focuses on assisting each individual inmate in overcoming their barriers to success upon their release. It address the full person including physical health, mental health, addiction treatments, preparing for parole, improving relationships with friends and family outside of the prison, finding and securing stable housing for their release, ensuring they have all necessary documents and requirements to find and secure employment, and more. With this well rounded approach there are fewer offenders who are reoffending and quickly finding themselves incarcerated again. They are better able to support their community and play an active role in them, while improving their interactions with others and building stronger relationships.

The Work Release program also allows inmates who meet the criteria to be sentenced to this program, allowing them to work during the day and maintain their current obligations outside of the prison during their incarceration. Clothing may be dropped off for this purpose on a Saturday between 1 and 4 pm or 6 to 9pm.

A full commissary is available and includes stationary, clothing, food, games, medical supplies, and hygiene needs. Money can be added to this account via mail, internet at JailATM or at the kiosk located in the lobby of the prison. To fund phone calls and set up an account for them the website smartinmate.com can be accessed around the clock, or the call center is open 7 am until midnight by calling 888-843-1972. This is also the same company that is used for video visitations, and offers the ability to set up both at the same time.

Visitation in person must be scheduled in advance with the inmate, who will then notify the Correction Officer in their Pod. Visitation schedules vary depending upon the housing assignment, beginning at 6pm and ending at 9:30pm during the week, with additional times of 1pm to 3:45pm on weekends. Pod A is Thursday and Saturday, B is Thursday and Sunday, C is Wednesday and Sunday, D is Wednesday and Sunday, E is Tuesday and Saturday, F is Tuesday and Saturday, G is Thursday and Saturday, DCU is Wednesday and Sunday, RHU is Monday and Friday and those on the medical ward have visits Mondays and Fridays.

All of the answers to your questions about directions to the jail, bail and bond, visitation rules and schedules, inmate phone use, mailing, texting and more, can be found by scrolling down this page and reading the appropriate section. If you still have questions, call the Butler County Prison directly at 724-284-5256.

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Recent Bookings & Arrests

How do I find out if someone has been arrested and booked into the Butler County Prison?

To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the Butler County Prison, call the jail’s booking line at 724-284-5256.

There may be an automated method of looking them up by their name over the phone, or you may be directed to speak to someone at the jail. Sometimes the jail staff may ask you the offender’s date of birth to ensure privacy of the offender’s status.

Keep in mind that after an arrest, the information on an offender may not be publicly available for several hours.

If you don’t want to check up on an offender by calling the jail, you can also try looking up people recently booked online.

Butler County Prison Booking Roster

What happens during booking in Butler County?

After being arrested and taken into custody, and after being read their Miranda Rights, an offender will next be transported to the local police or department or the Sheriff’s Department in Butler County for booking.

Booking is very involved and requires multiple steps in the process, however, keep in mind that most attorneys will advise that an offender remain silent and not offer any additional information about the crime they have been arrested for because anything they do say may be recorded and may very well be used against them in court.

What is the booking process like at the Butler County Prison?

Booking includes having their photo (mugshot) and fingerprints taken, as well as being asked a lot of questions about their personal history and state of mind. If it’s a serious felony, their DNA may also be taken. They will also be checked for warrants in Butler County and other Pennsylvania and USA jurisdictions.

If the offender was arrested for a DUI offense, and has refused a breathalyzer test, they may also be forced to have blood drawn by a doctor or nurse.

It is also very likely that the offender will undergo a humiliating full body search while in the nude. This includes bending over, spreading their cheeks in the direction of an officer, and coughing. They will also be walked through a metal detector or x-ray machine, like those used at an airport.

What kind of questions are asked during booking?

The arresting jurisdiction will ask about gang affiliations, tattoos, medical conditions, prescribed medication they are taking, recreational drugs they are on or addicted to, allergies, if they are suicidal, and other relevant information that will help with determining their cell assignment and special needs.

What happens to an offender’s personal property during booking?

During the arrest and booking process an offender will also have all their personal property confiscated and held for either their release from jail, or with the offender’s approval, released to a friend or family member.

Personal property includes the clothing they are wearing, money, wallets, purses, cell phones, jewelry, body rings, earrings, watches, and even glasses if they are deemed a security risk. If they are allowed to keep their shoes or sneakers, the laces are removed.

What happens after booking?

At this point the offender will be allowed to make a free phone call to a person of their choice to notify them of their arrest, and/or arrange a bond or bail for their release.

If the offender is being detained and housed while awaiting arraignment, the Butler County Prison will provide a jail garment and slip-on shoes, a blanket, sheets, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, and a towel.

Often, before they are dressed in the jail outfit and brought to their housing location, they will be forced to take a shower and undergo a disinfectant treatment for body and hair lice, scabies or other pests that may be residing on their person.

How long does the Butler County Prison Booking process take?

Booking can take anywhere from an hour to 24 hours or more. It all depends on the number of people that are awaiting processing, the number of staff on duty at the time, and the behavior of the offender.

If the offender is heavily intoxicated and/or violent, the Booking Officer may decide to stick the offender in a holding cell for several hours until they become more manageable.

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Directions / Map to the Butler County Prison
Inmate Bail and Bonding

The Butler County Sheriff recommends that you use a bail bond agent licensed to do business in Butler County.

  • You can pay a cash bond yourself, or use your home in Butler County, or in some cases the state of Pennsylvania, but the benefit of using a bail bond agent is that they take responsibility for making sure the inmate shows up for court in Butler County, and if they don't, then they take the financial responsibility.
  • The typical fee for a bond will be between 10-20% of the bail amount; usually 15%.  So if an offender has a bail of $10,000.00, their bond will be $1500.00.

Call 724-284-5256 to find out the exact bond (plus other fees) amount, or look it up online by looking up the information on the Butler County inmate locator.

Butler County Bail Bond Information

Because Butler County and Pennsylvania can change their bail bond procedures, it is always best to call either the Butler County Prison at 724-284-5256, or the court in the jurisdiction (i.e. Municipal Court, District Court, etc.) where the offender was charged, and do this right after an arrestee has been booked. 

Ask the staff at the Butler County Prison or the Butler County Court Clerk these specific questions:

  1. Is the defendant eligible for bail or a bond?
  2. How much will the bail or bond be, and what are the additional fees?
  3. Where do I go to pay it?
  4. Are there any days or times of the day or night when I cannot post bail?
  5. What types of payment are allowed? Cash? Money order? Credit card? What types of credit cards? Property or other collateral? Surety bonds?
  6. Do I have to use a bail or bond agent?

If you feel the bail is too high and you wish to get it reduced, contact a lawyer or the defendant's public defender and get them to look into what they can do to get a bail reduction. The sooner you get working on this the quicker you will get your loved one released. 

This entire process will go smoother and faster with a criminal attorney or bail agent handling it for you.

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Inmate Visitation

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

Butler County Prison on-site Inmate Visitation Schedules

202 S. Washington Street
Butler, PA 16003
724-284-5256

  • Inmates are responsible to put your name on the visitation list. They are allowed five names. If you are not on the list, then no visit.
  • Only three visitors per inmate per visit.
  • One visit per inmate per day. This can be 2 adults and 1 child, 1 adult and 2 children.
  • If the visitor is more than five (5) minutes late, they will be denied the visit. 
  • The inmate shall contact the visitor and schedule the time the visit will take place and will notify the Pod Correction Officer of this time to make sure that time is open for a visit.
  • When reporting to the prison for a visit you must present yourself to the Lobby officer, verify who you are with photo identification and inform the officer which inmate you are here to see.
  • Inmates on Handcuff Restriction or Protective Custody will have their visitations from 5:15-5:45pm on that housing pods respective visitation days.

Visitation for A-Pod:
Thursdays beginning at 6 pm and ending at 9:30 pm.
Saturdays beginning at 1 pm and ending at 3:45 pm, and then again at 6 pm and ending at 9:30 pm.

Visitation for B-Pod:
Thursdays beginning at 6 pm and ending at 9:30 pm.
Sundays beginning at 1 pm and ending at 3:45 pm, and then again at 6 pm and ending at 9:30 pm.

Visitation for C-Pod:
Wednesdays, beginning at 6 pm and ending at 9:30 pm.
Sundays starting at 1 pm and ending at 3:45 pm, and then again at 6 pm and ending at 9:30 pm.

Visitation for D-Pod:
Wednesdays, beginning at 6 pm and ending at 9:30 pm.
Sundays starting at 1 pm and ending at 3:45 pm, and then again at 6 pm and ending at 9:30 pm.

Visitation for E-Pod:
Tuesday, beginning at 6 pm and ending at 9:30 pm.
Saturdays starting at 1 pm and ending at 3:45 pm, and then again at 6 pm and ending at 9:30 pm.

Visitation for F-Pod:
Tuesday, beginning at 6 pm and ending at 9:30 pm.
Saturdays starting at 1 pm and ending at 3:45 pm, and then again at 6 pm and ending at 9:30 pm.

Visitation for G-Pod:
Thursdays, beginning at 6 pm and ending at 9:30 pm.
Saturdays beginning at 1 pm and ending at 3:45 pm, and then again at 6 pm and ending at 9:30 pm.

Visitation for DCU-Pod:
Wednesdays, beginning at 6 pm and ending at 9:30 pm.
Sundays beginning at 1 pm and ending at 3:45 pm and then again at 6 pm and ending at 9:30 pm.

Visitation for RHU-Pod:
Mondays and Fridays, beginning at 6 pm and ending at 9:30 pm.

Visitation for Medical:
Mondays and Fridays, beginning at 6 pm and ending at 9:30 pm.



Butler County Prison VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

202 S. Washington Street
Butler, PA 16003
724-284-5256

Schedule Video Visits online with Smart Visit

  • On-site Visits are free. Remote visits have a fee.
  • Visitation schedule subject to change.
  • You must arrive 15 minutes prior to the visit.
  • A maximum of one adult and one child are allowed per an on-site video session.
  • Only one infant (under 1 year of age) will be allowed per visit and will not be counted as a visitor
  • All visits must be made at least 24 hours in advance.
  • Any person visiting must not have been incarcerated within the past 180 days.

VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

DAY TIME
SUNDAY 9:00AM - 9:30PM
MONDAY 9:00AM - 9:30PM
TUESDAY 9:00AM - 9:30PM
WEDNESDAY 9:00AM - 9:30PM
THURSDAY 9:00AM - 9:30PM
FRIDAY 9:00AM - 9:30PM
SATURDAY 9:00AM - 9:30PM

 

Butler County Prison uses Smart Communications for Remote Video Visitation between inmates and their loved ones.

How Video Visitation Works
SmartJailMail.com provides a two-way, real-time video visitation system which can be used to speak to your loved ones directly in their housing location within the jail.
At some locations you may also use a lobby kiosk at the facility to visit for free when scheduling a local / on-site visit.
Remote visits from home cost 50 cents per minute and are scheduled in 15 or 30 minute increments.
To schedule a video visit you must first open a Smart Communications account.

Remote Video Visits From Home
Once you are connected with an inmate you can use the visitation section of the website to schedule a visit.
Remote visits from home are billed on a credits-per-minute model and are scheduled in 15 or 30 minute blocks.

Local / On-Site Video Visits
Once you are connected with an inmate at a location where you have a visitation kiosk in the lobby, you may use the visitation section of the website to schedule a visit.
Local / on-site visits are provided free of charge.

This link explains everything you need to know about Smart Communications Video Visitation.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Butler County Prison’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 724-284-5256 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 Butler County Prison?


Butler County Prison VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

202 S. Washington Street
Butler, PA 16003
724-284-5256

Schedule Video Visits online with Smart Visit

  • On-site Visits are free. Remote visits have a fee.
  • Visitation schedule subject to change.
  • You must arrive 15 minutes prior to the visit.
  • A maximum of one adult and one child are allowed per an on-site video session.
  • Only one infant (under 1 year of age) will be allowed per visit and will not be counted as a visitor
  • All visits must be made at least 24 hours in advance.
  • Any person visiting must not have been incarcerated within the past 180 days.

VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

DAY TIME
SUNDAY 9:00AM - 9:30PM
MONDAY 9:00AM - 9:30PM
TUESDAY 9:00AM - 9:30PM
WEDNESDAY 9:00AM - 9:30PM
THURSDAY 9:00AM - 9:30PM
FRIDAY 9:00AM - 9:30PM
SATURDAY 9:00AM - 9:30PM

 

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Butler County Prison’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 724-284-5256 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Butler County Prison?

There are FOUR options for putting money on an inmate's books:

Option 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail
Bring money to the jail in person. 
Either the jail personnel will process the Inmate Account payment or you will use a Jail ATM self-serve kiosk in the lobbies that accepts cash, debit or credit cards.

Option 2 - Deposit Inmate Money Online
Butler County Prison uses Jail ATM 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.

Option 3 - 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. Call the Butler County Prison first as they may want you to do this online or at the jail kiosk instead.
Make the Money Order out to the inmate's name and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order.
Inmate's Full Name & Prison #
Butler County Prison
202 S Washington St.
Butler, PA 16001


Option 4 - Make an Inmate Deposit with Jail ATM over the Phone by calling 877-810-0914
To do this you will need the inmate's offender # (inmate ID #) and full legal name.

How to Deposit Money Online for an Inmate in Butler County

To deposit money online for an inmate in Butler County Prison 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 Pennsylvania, then choose Butler County Prison
  • 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 Prison, 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 Prison, or depositing money at the jail, over the phone or by mail, check out our Send Money Page for Butler County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Butler County Prison’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 724-284-5256 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

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

How to Set up a Phone Account and Receive Calls from an Inmate in Butler County Prison

To communicate by telephone with a Butler County inmate, follow these instructions:

  • To receive phone calls from a Butler County inmate you MUST first open a SmartJailMail.com account.
  • Once you open an account, you may search for Butler County inmates or detainees to connect with.
  • When you locate the Butler County inmate that you want to connect with, you can send them a connection request.
  • Butler County Prison will then need to approve the request before you can receive phone calls.

For all the information you need to receive phone calls from a Butler County Prison inmate, including how it works, how much it costs, how often you can receive calls and when you can receive them and more, check out our Inmate Phone Page.
NOTE: Your phone calls will be monitored and stored. You may want to refrain from discussing your inmate's court case. Anything discussed on the calls may be used in your inmate's court case.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Butler County Prison’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 724-284-5256 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

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

Butler County Prison Inmate Mail Types

Postcards
The Butler County Prison allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office. They may also allow certain photo postcards as long as they have not been tampered with or contain images that may be considered to be obscene or violent in nature.

Envelopes
The Butler County Prison also allows regular postcards and envelopes to be mailed to inmates as well.

Personal postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & Prison #
Butler County Prison
PO Box 9156
Seminole, FL 33775-9156


Legal Mail
Legal Mail is mail from Attorneys, law enforcement, the courts, bail companies, etc.

Newspapers
Local or national newspapers may also be mailed to the inmate as long as they are mailed directly from the newspaper publisher.

Magazines
News, special interest or sports magazines may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher. Any magazines that contain profanity, weapons, pornography or other content that is adult in nature will be confiscated by the jail staff and will NOT be delivered to the inmate.

Books
The Butler County Prison allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as AmazonBarnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address above.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Butler County Prison standards will be disposed of. No more than three books may be shipped at any one time.
Hard cover books will not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon.


All legal mail, newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Prison #
Butler County Prison
202 S Washington St.
Butler, PA 16001

How to Send and Receive Secure Text and Email Messages with an Inmate in Butler County Prison

To communicate by text or email with an Butler County inmate, follow these instructions:

  • To send or receive a message you MUST first open a SmartJailMail.com account.
  • Once you open an account, you may search for Butler County inmates or detainees to connect with.
  • When you locate the Butler County inmate that you want to connect with, you can send them a connection request.
  • Butler County Prison will then need to approve the request before you can send messages.

For all the information you need to send and receive secure messages in the form of text or email with a Butler County Prison inmate, including how it works, how much it costs, renting your inmate a tablet, how often you can communicate and more, check out our Text/Email an Inmate Page.
NOTE: Your messages will be monitored and stored. You may want to refrain from discussing your inmate's court case.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Butler County Prison’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 724-284-5256 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

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

Butler County Prison contracts with Oasis Commissary (aka jailcanteen.com) for the online ordering of snacks and other foods, hygiene products, letter writing materials, clothing and reading glasses.



Family members and friends can go to their website, order for their inmate and have it delivered directly to Butler County Prison.

Instructions
1.     Register here first.    
2.    Confirm registration in your email.
3.    Select Pennsylvania, then Butler County Prison, then input your inmate’s name.
4.    Shop… then pay using a Visa, MC or Discover credit or debit card.

Useful Information
1.     Each order incurs a $5.95 processing fee.
2.    Orders are delivered once a week.
3.    There is no limit to the number of orders you can place each week.
4.    You can purchase orders for multiple inmates and/or at multiple jails.
5.    Orders are processed weekly. The cutoff time is on Sunday at 11:59 PM.
6.    Orders are delivered to the jail within ten days.
7.    Returns incur a 20% restocking fee.

Resources
Frequently Asked Questions.  
Check the Status of your order here.  
Online Contact Form.

Oasis is now offering tablets for inmates to use for easy ordering of commissary of products. They can be used for free for 15 minutes at a time.  If an inmate wishes to use on a reguar basis for education, entertainment or programming, they can be rented for a small monthly fee.

Customer Service Contact
Call 800-956-2747 Monday - Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM EST. 
Email: [email protected].

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 Prison follow these steps:

  • Select Pennsylvania, then select Butler County Prison, and then select the 'Send a Package Order' option.
  • Register and create an account with My Care Pack, also known as Access Securepak, for Butler County.
  • Choose the inmate and the products you want shipped to them, and 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.

For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Butler County Prison check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Butler County.

Customer Service Contact
Call 800-956-2747 Monday - Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM EST. 
Email: [email protected].

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Butler County Prison’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 724-284-5256 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

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

Butler County Prison uses a secure messaging service call Smart Communications so that inmates can communicate electronically with friends and family members on the outside.


SmartMail allows inmates to communicate safely and quickly with family and friends outside of the jail, prison or detention center. Inmates send and receive electronic letters using a safe and secure computer kiosk or tablet stationed in their institution. THE COST IS JUST $0.50 CENTS; cheaper than a postage stamp and envelope.

  • The message can be sent with postage paid and will be free to open and read for the recipient.
  • Or, the message can be sent collect / "COD" for free and will be paid for by the recipient.
  • To send or receive a message you MUST open a SmartJailMail.com account.
  • Once you open an account, you may search for inmates, prisoners, or detainees to connect with.
  • When you locate the inmate that you want to connect with, you can send them a connection request.
  • They will then need to approve the request before you can send messages.
  • Sending messages with SmartMail is just like sending an e-mail, except it is contained within the SmartJailMail web site. Messages can be delivered instantly or may be held for review depending on the destination facility.
  • Electronic messages are delivered much more quickly than traditional paper mail to the correctional facility so you can stay connected.

More information on how to send and receive messages and photos with an inmate.

How to Send and Receive Secure Text and Email Messages with an Inmate in Butler County Prison

To communicate by text or email with an Butler County inmate, follow these instructions:

  • To send or receive a message you MUST first open a SmartJailMail.com account.
  • Once you open an account, you may search for Butler County inmates or detainees to connect with.
  • When you locate the Butler County inmate that you want to connect with, you can send them a connection request.
  • Butler County Prison will then need to approve the request before you can send messages.

For all the information you need to send and receive secure messages in the form of text or email with a Butler County Prison inmate, including how it works, how much it costs, renting your inmate a tablet, how often you can communicate and more, check out our Text/Email an Inmate Page.
NOTE: Your messages will be monitored and stored. You may want to refrain from discussing your inmate's court case.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Butler County Prison’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 724-284-5256 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

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

Butler County Prison Gives Inmates Access to Tablets At No Cost for Communication, Research and Entertainment

They may not be directly connected to the internet, but inmates at Butler County Prison are provided free tablets to use within the jail that allow them to have access to the following services and information:

  • Phone Calls - Inmates may make calls directly from their tablet allowing for more privacy. The rates are the same as the phones in the unit, and the calls are still recorded and monitored.
  • eMessaging - Communicate via a text based message or picture. Fee based system.
  • Job Search - Using JobView, a secure job search application, inmates have the ability to see what jobs are available when they are released.
  • Education - Free educational platform and course catalog that provides thousands of educational resources.
  • Self Help -Inmates have daily access to mental health and addiction recovery programming.
  • Music - Top-40, Hip-Hop, Country, Rock, Gospel, and more.
  • Law Library -  Legal research with up-to-date case information.
  • eBooks - Thousands of available titles.
  • Religion - Religious resources for spiritual guidance.
  • Games - Inmates can play their favorite games. Available through monthly subscriptions
  • Facility Services - Digital access to submitted forms, requests, facility documents, and notifications from staff.
  • Video Visitation - Visitation may not be allowed on the Tablets.  Call Butler County Prison at 724-284-5256 to confirm.

The availability of tablets may seem like something that inmates who are serving time do not deserve, but here are some of the benefits for inmates in Butler County:

  • Keeps inmates busy.
  • The threat of losing access to tablets keeps them better behaved.
  • Safer for the staff to keep inmates happy.
  • Allows communication with family members.
  • Educational programming.
  • Legal research.
  • Social programming such as anger management, substance abuse, etc.

Butler County Prison Gives Inmates Access to Tablets At No Cost for Communication, Research and Entertainment

They may not be directly connected to the internet, but inmates at Butler County Prison are provided free tablets to use within the jail that allow them to have access to the following services and information:

  • Phone Calls - Inmates may make calls directly from their tablet allowing for more privacy. The rates are the same as the phones in the unit, and the calls are still recorded and monitored.
  • eMessaging - Communicate via a text based message or picture. Fee based system.
  • Job Search - Using JobView, a secure job search application, inmates have the ability to see what jobs are available when they are released.
  • Education - Free educational platform and course catalog that provides thousands of educational resources.
  • Self Help -Inmates have daily access to mental health and addiction recovery programming.
  • Music - Top-40, Hip-Hop, Country, Rock, Gospel, and more.
  • Law Library -  Legal research with up-to-date case information.
  • eBooks - Thousands of available titles.
  • Religion - Religious resources for spiritual guidance.
  • Games - Inmates can play their favorite games. Available through monthly subscriptions
  • Facility Services - Digital access to submitted forms, requests, facility documents, and notifications from staff.
  • Video Visitation - Visitation may not be allowed on the Tablets.  Call Butler County Prison at 724-284-5256 to confirm.

The availability of tablets may seem like something that inmates who are serving time do not deserve, but here are some of the benefits for inmates in Butler County:

  • Keeps inmates busy.
  • The threat of losing access to tablets keeps them better behaved.
  • Safer for the staff to keep inmates happy.
  • Allows communication with family members.
  • Educational programming.
  • Legal research.
  • Social programming such as anger management, substance abuse, etc.

For more information about Tablets and how your inmate can get one to use while he is in jail, chek out our Inmate Tablet page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Butler County Prison’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 724-284-5256 for further assistance.

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US State Prison Population Demographics

Total Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 973,343 93.26%
Female 70,362 6.74%
Total 1,043,705 100.0%

Total Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 327,300 35.27%
Black 345,500 37.23%
Hispanic 226,800 24.44%
American Indian / Alaska Native 15,900 1.71%
Asian 12,500 1.35%
Total 928,000 100.0%

Total of Violent Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 622,200 95.46%
Female 31,700 4.86%
Total 653,900 100.0%

Total of Violent Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 178,600 29.23%
Black 234,500 38.38%
Hispanic 179,500 29.38%
American Indian / Alaska Native 9,600 1.57%
Asian 8,800 1.44%
Total 611,000 100.0%

Murderers Held in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 147,500 93.95%
Female 10,000 6.37%
Total 157,500 100.0%

Murderers Held in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 37,600 26.04%
Black 63,000 43.63%
Hispanic 39,100 27.08%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2,300 1.59%
Asian 2,400 1.66%
Total 144,400 100.0%

Violent Negligent Manslaughter Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 16,000 86.02%
Female 2,600 13.98%
Total 18,600 100.0%

Violent Negligent Manslaughter Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 5,400 43.90%
Black 3,600 29.27%
Hispanic 2,900 23.58%
American Indian / Alaska Native 200 1.63%
Asian 200 1.63%
Total 12,300 100.0%

Violent Rape & Sexual Assault Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 159,800 98.95%
Female 2,200 1.36%
Total 162,000 100.0%

Violent Robbery Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 125,800 96.18%
Female 5,400 4.13%
Total 131,200 100.0%

Violent Robbery Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 21,900 18.64%
Black 66,800 56.85%
Hispanic 26,500 22.55%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1,200 1.02%
Asian 1,100 0.94%
Total 117,500 100.0%

Violent Aggravated/Simple Assault Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 137,000 94.74%
Female 8,100 5.60%
Total 145,100 100.0%

Violent Aggravated/Simple Assault Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 37,500 23.28%
Black 53,300 33.09%
Hispanic 65,300 40.53%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2,800 1.74%
Asian 2,200 1.37%
Total 161,100 100.0%

Other Violent Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024 - non-categorized

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 36,100 91.86%
Female 3,300 8.40%
Total 39,400 100.0%

Other Violent Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024 - non-categorized

race Inmates % Total
White 12,200 32.45%
Black 14,200 37.77%
Hispanic 9,700 25.80%
American Indian / Alaska Native 800 2.13%
Asian 700 1.86%
Total 37,600 100.0%

Total of Property Crime Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 127,900 90.64%
Female 13,600 9.64%
Total 141,500 100.0%

Total of Property Crime Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 60,500 50.46%
Black 37,800 31.53%
Hispanic 18,100 15.10%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2,100 1.75%
Asian 1,400 1.17%
Total 119,900 100.0%

Burglary Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 75,900 95.11%
Female 4,200 5.26%
Total 80,100 100.0%

Burglary Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 30,500 44.40%
Black 24,200 35.23%
Hispanic 12,300 17.90%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1,100 1.60%
Asian 600 0.87%
Total 68,700 100.0%

Larceny & Theft Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 22,300 84.47%
Female 4,200 15.91%
Total 26,500 100.0%

Larceny & Theft Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 13,800 58.97%
Black 6,800 29.06%
Hispanic 2,200 9.40%
American Indian / Alaska Native 300 1.28%
Asian 300 1.28%
Total 23,400 100.0%

Motor Vehicle Theft Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 6,400 91.43%
Female 600 8.57%
Total 7,000 100.0%

Motor Vehicle Theft Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 2,500 48.08%
Black 1,500 28.85%
Hispanic 1,000 19.23%
American Indian / Alaska Native 100 1.92%
Asian 100 1.92%
Total 5,200 100.0%

Fraud Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 9,800 75.97%
Female 3,200 24.81%
Total 13,000 100.0%

Fraud Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 6,900 63.30%
Black 2,600 23.85%
Hispanic 900 8.26%
American Indian / Alaska Native 300 2.75%
Asian 200 1.83%
Total 10,900 100.0%

Other Property Crime Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024 - non-categorized

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 13,600 90.67%
Female 1,400 9.33%
Total 15,000 100.0%

Other Property Crime Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024 - non-categorized

race Inmates % Total
White 6,700 58.26%
Black 2,700 23.48%
Hispanic 1,700 14.78%
American Indian / Alaska Native 200 1.74%
Asian 200 1.74%
Total 11,500 100.0%

Total of Drug Related Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 114,600 87.08%
Female 17,400 13.22%
Total 132,000 100.0%

Total of Drug Related Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 49,500 47.50%
Black 37,300 35.80%
Hispanic 14,600 14.01%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1,700 1.63%
Asian 1,100 1.06%
Total 104,200 100.0%

Inmates Convicted of Drug Possession in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 28,500 84.57%
Female 5,300 15.73%
Total 33,800 100.0%

Inmates Convicted of Drug Possession in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 14,800 56.27%
Black 7,900 30.04%
Hispanic 3,000 11.41%
American Indian / Alaska Native 400 1.52%
Asian 200 0.76%
Total 26,300 100.0%

Inmates Convicted of Drug Dealing/Manufacturing in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 86,100 88.04%
Female 12,000 12.27%
Total 98,100 100.0%

Inmates Convicted of Drug Dealing/Manufacturing in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 34,700 44.54%
Black 29,400 37.74%
Hispanic 11,600 14.89%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1,300 1.67%
Asian 900 1.16%
Total 77,900 100.0%

Total of 'Public Order' Related Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 102,500 93.95%
Female 6,900 6.32%
Total 109,400 100.0%

Total of 'Public Order' Related Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 35,900 40.84%
Black 34,500 39.25%
Hispanic 13,800 15.70%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2,500 2.84%
Asian 1,200 1.37%
Total 87,900 100.0%

Inmates Convicted on Illegal Weapon Possession in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 37,800 97.93%
Female 900 2.33%
Total 38,700 100.0%

Inmates Convicted on Illegal Weapon Possession in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 7,200 22.86%
Black 16,900 53.65%
Hispanic 6,500 20.63%
American Indian / Alaska Native 500 1.59%
Asian 400 1.27%
Total 31,500 100.0%

Inmates Convicted of Multiple DUI/DWI in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 13,400 89.33%
Female 1,600 10.67%
Total 15,000 100.0%

Inmates Convicted of Multiple DUI/DWI in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 6,800 59.65%
Black 2,000 17.54%
Hispanic 1,800 15.79%
American Indian / Alaska Native 700 6.14%
Asian 100 0.88%
Total 11,400 100.0%

Inmates Convicted of Other 'Public Order' Felonies in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 51,200 92.25%
Female 4,400 7.93%
Total 55,600 100.0%

Inmates Convicted of Other 'Public Order' Felonies in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 21,900 48.45%
Black 15,700 34.73%
Hispanic 5,600 12.39%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1,300 2.88%
Asian 700 1.55%
Total 45,200 100.0%

Total Number of Inmates Convicted of Unspecified Felonies in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 6,100 89.71%
Female 800 11.76%
Total 6,900 100.0%

Total Number of Inmates Convicted of Unspecified Felonies in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 2,700 52.94%
Black 1,500 29.41%
Hispanic 700 13.73%
American Indian / Alaska Native 100 1.96%
Asian 100 1.96%
Total 5,100 100.0%
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This facility, known as "Butler County Prison" is also known as Butler County Prison, Pennsylvania, Butler.