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Butler Jail, Indiana: Inmate Guide

Overview of the Facility

Butler Jail is a small detention facility located in Butler, Indiana. It serves as the primary holding facility for individuals arrested in Butler and the surrounding areas of DeKalb County.

Contact Information

Address: 201 S Broadway St, Butler, IN 46721
Phone: (260) 868-2171
Website: Not available
Email: Not available

How to Locate an Inmate

To locate an inmate at Butler Jail, you can call the facility directly at (260) 868-2171. Provide the inmate's full name and, if possible, their date of birth or booking number.

Visitation Information and Hours

Visitation policies and hours are subject to change. Please contact the jail directly for the most up-to-date information on visitation procedures and schedules.

How to Send Money

For information on how to send money to inmates at Butler Jail, please contact the facility directly. They will provide you with the most current methods for depositing funds into an inmate's account.

Phone Calls and Video Options

Inmates at Butler Jail are typically allowed to make phone calls. For specific information about phone privileges and any available video visitation options, please contact the jail directly.

Inmate Services and Programs

Information about specific inmate services and programs at Butler Jail is limited. Contact the facility for details on available educational, religious, or rehabilitative programs.

History of the Facility

Detailed information about the history of Butler Jail is not readily available. The facility has served the local community for many years as part of the local criminal justice system.

Security and Management Information

Butler Jail is managed by the local law enforcement agency. For specific information about security measures and management practices, please contact the facility directly.

Legal and Visitation Rights

Inmates at Butler Jail have certain legal and visitation rights. For detailed information about these rights, contact the jail or consult with a local attorney familiar with Indiana detention facilities.

Booking and Release Process

The booking process typically involves fingerprinting, photographing, and collecting personal information from the arrested individual. Release procedures may vary depending on the circumstances of the arrest and detention. Contact the jail for specific details about their booking and release processes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What items can I bring during visitation?

Allowed items during visitation may be restricted. Contact Butler Jail directly for a current list of permitted items.

How do I schedule a visit with an inmate?

To schedule a visit, call the jail at (260) 868-2171. Be prepared to provide your information and the inmate's name.

What should I do if I have concerns about an inmate's well-being?

If you have concerns about an inmate's well-being, contact the jail immediately and speak with a staff member or supervisor.

General Visiting and Contacting Information

We provide detailed visiting and contact information for Butler Jail. If you are have completed a Butler Jail inmate search and have located an inmate, the information on this page will help you to stay in contact. We help you send money to jail, send & receive text messages, and provide the address for in-person visits.

Sending Money

Inmates who are currently imprisoned in Butler Jail can receive money into their commissary account via money order, check or cash. Inmate visitors can also deposit money directly into the inmate's account at prison administrative office. Note: When sending the money via money order or check, mention the inmate id and full name on the back of the slip.

Sending a Package / Mail

You can send any mail to the inmates who are imprisoned in Butler Jail. Please send the mail or package to the address mentioned below.

Inmate Name,

Inmate ID,

201 North Broadway Street, Butler, IN, 46721

Please make sure the mail or package that you are sending comes under the list of approved items. For further clarification on the allowed items, contact the prison administration directly on 260-868-2171 .

Note: In case you want to send packages, you need to get prior approval from the prison administration. Contact the prison / jail staff for more information.

Phone calls

Inmates can call to any person outside who are on the approved members list between 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM. The cost of the call is beared by the receiver and the call can be of maximum 30 minutes. During rush hours, the calling time is reduced drastically to 10 minutes.

Visitation Rules

You need to get yourself registered in the visitors list before visiting any inmate in the prison. If you are visiting someone in Butler Jail, make sure you are in approved visitors list. Confirm with the prison authorities before coming to visit the inmate.

Listed below are the basic visitation rules which one must adhere to:

  • Visitor must not be a prior felon.
  • Visitor must have a valid government ID.
  • A legal guardian must be accompanied for children below 16 years of age.
How to lookup someone in prison or jail

Steps to follow for finding
an Inmate

Step 1


Visit Jail Website

Visit the Butler Jail inmate search website

Step 2


Enter inmate id and personal information

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Step 3


Enter inmate id and personal information

Click on the 'Submit' button

Butler Jail driving directions

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General Stats for Indiana

Indiana Total Number of Inmates

43,287

Indiana Total No. of Inmates

Number of people under Probation Supervision

99,763

Number of people under Probation Supervision

Prison population rate

335

Prison population rate: 100,000 residents

Parole Population

6,136

Parole Population

Incarcerated individuals with sentences of 50 years or longer

3,940

Incarcerated individuals with sentences of 50 years or longer

Inmates sentenced to more than 1 Year in private prisons

3,719

Inmates sentenced to more than 1 Year in private prisons

Sex

Sex

%

Total

Male

90.98

20,796

Female

9.02

2,061

Youth

Type

%

Total

Committed

67.79

783

Detained

28.83

333

Diverted

2.34

27

Prisons and Jails in Indiana