Butler County PA Prison

County Jail

Last Updated: March 08, 2024
Address
202 S Washington St, Butler, PA 16003
Beds
182
County
Butler
Phone
724-284-2174
Email
pshaffer@co.butler.pa.us

Butler Co Prison is for County Jail offenders sentenced up to twenty four months.

All prisons and jails have Security or Custody levels depending on the inmate’s classification, sentence, and criminal history. Please review the rules and regulations for County - medium facility.

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If you are unsure of your inmate's location, you can search and locate your inmate by typing in their last name, first name or first initial, and/or the offender ID number to get their accurate information immediately Registered Offenders

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You can support your loved ones at Butler Co Prison on InmateAid, if you have any immediate questions contact the facility directly at 724-284-2174.

The Butler County PA Prison, situated at 202 S Washington St in Butler, PA, serves as a medium/low-security detention center operated by the Butler County Sheriff's Office. This facility primarily houses inmates awaiting trial or sentencing, with most sentenced individuals staying for less than two years. It accepts inmates from various jurisdictions, including surrounding towns, municipalities, the US Marshal's Service, and the Butler Police Department.

New detainees arrive at the jail regularly, with some being released on bail, placed under pretrial services caseloads, supervised by probation agencies, or released on recognizance with a court appearance agreement. Those who are not released await their court appearances at the jail, receiving accommodations including bedding and meals. You can see all the arrest records here.

Inmates who serve as trustees work within the jail, performing tasks such as cooking, serving as staff orderlies, working in laundry facilities, or managing the commissary. These trustees receive minimal compensation for their work, with some facilities offering a reduction in sentence duration in exchange for their services.

The jail provides a phone program allowing outbound calls only, and inmates cannot receive incoming calls. However, accepting collect calls can be costly, with fees exceeding $15 per call. Alternatively, individuals can set up an account through a third-party phone company, although this may entail steep fees per minute of usage. You are paying for them to call you. If you are going to speak often, click this link for discounts on their calls. It's essential to note that all phone calls are recorded, and conversations can potentially be used against both the caller and the inmate. Therefore, discussing sensitive matters related to legal cases over these phone lines is discouraged.

Butler County Prison - Handbook for Families and Friends

Inmate Locator

Butler County PA Prison publishes the names of the inmates currently in their facility in Pennsylvania. Your search should start with this locator first to see if your loved one is there.

The second box is the InmateAid Inmate Search. This database of inmates is user-generated content to access and utilize any or all of the InmateAid services. If you need our assistance creating your inmate profile to keep in touch, email us at aid@inmateaid.com and we will assist you in locating your inmate.

As a last resort, you might have to pay for that information if we do not have it. The Arrest Record Search will cost you a small amount, but their data is the freshest available and for that reason, they charge to access it.

Visitation Information

Butler County PA Prison - Visitation

Inmate Visitation Information:

  • Each inmate must fill out a visitation list containing 5 possible adult visitor names, addresses and telephone numbers. Your name must be on that list or no visit will be scheduled. An adult is defined as anyone over the age of 18 years old. Minors accompanied by a parent or legal guardian are not required to be listed on the Inmate Visitation List but must be included in the allowable 3 person limit.
  • Only three (3) visitors per inmate per visit. One visit per inmate per day. This can be 2 adults and 1 child, 1 adult and 2 children.
  • The Inmate Visitation list can only be changed by the inmate every 30 days. Names on each inmate Visitation List are confidential and will not be given out to anyone.
  • Any visitor under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. (unless prior approval has been given from Warden or Deputy Warden).
  • Photo Identification must be presented upon entry of the Butler County Prison.(No exceptions!)
  • Anyone entering the Butler County Prison is subject to passing a metal detector as well as being searched up to and including a strip search with cause.
  • Visitors must secure all personal items in the lockboxes when entering the prison. The visitor must be able to pass the metal detector.
  • No property, photos, clothing or money will be accepted by staff at visitation without prior approval of the Shift Commander, Warden or Deputy Warden.
  • A special 1-hour visit may be arranged through the Treatment Department when certain criteria are met. Contact the Treatment Department for further information on Special Visits

The visitation procedure has been changed. Please read the following:

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 central control officer, verify who you are with photo identification and inform the officer which inmate you are here to see. Your name must be on the visitation list in order for you to visit.

  • Visitation for A-Pod shall be on Thursdays beginning at 6:00 pm and ending at 9:30 pm. Saturdays beginning at 1:00 pm and ending at 3:45 pm, and then again at 6:00 pm and ending at 9:30 pm.
  • Visitation for B-Pod shall be on Thursdays beginning at 6:00 pm and ending at 9:30 pm. Sundays beginning at 1:00 pm and ending at 3:45 pm, and then again at 6:00 pm and ending at 9:30 pm.
  • Visitation for D-Pod shall be on Wednesdays, beginning at 6:00 pm and ending at 9:30 pm. Sundays starting at 1:00 pm and ending at 3:45 pm, and then again at 6:00 pm and ending at 9:30 pm.
  • Visitation for G-Pod shall be on Thursdays, beginning at 6:00 pm and ending at 9:30 pm. Saturdays beginning at 1:00 pm and ending at 3:45 pm, and then again at 6:00 pm and ending at 9:30 pm.
  • Visitation for DCU–Pod shall be on Wednesdays, beginning at 6:00 pm and ending at 9:30 pm. Sundays beginning at 1:00 pm and ending at 3:45pm and then again at 6:00 pm and ending at 9:30 pm.
  • Visitation for RHU–Pod shall be on Mondays and Fridays, beginning at 6:00 pm and ending at 9:30 pm.

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