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Guide to Butler County Detention Facility, Kansas

Overview of the Facility

The Butler County Detention Facility is a medium-security jail located in El Dorado, Kansas. It houses inmates who are awaiting trial or sentencing or who have been sentenced to serve time at the facility.

Contact Information

How to Locate an Inmate

To find an inmate at the Butler County Detention Facility, visit the Butler County Sheriff's website and use their inmate search feature, which requires the inmate's full name or booking number.

Visitation Information and Hours

Visitation at the Butler County Detention Facility is scheduled according to the inmate's housing location and must be set up in advance. Visitors are required to present valid photo identification and adhere to dress code regulations.

  1. Visitors must register and schedule visits using the online visitation scheduler.
  2. Each inmate is allowed one 30-minute visit per week.
  3. Visitations are no-contact and conducted through a glass panel.

Further details and scheduling can be processed on the facility's official website.

How to Send Money

Family and friends can send money to inmates via the kiosk available in the lobby of the facility or through online services such as JailATM.

Phone Calls and Video Options

Inmates at the Butler County Detention Facility are allowed to make outgoing phone calls via a prepaid account or collect calls. The facility uses a third-party service for phone communications. Video visitation is available and can be scheduled through the facility's video visitation system.

Inmate Services and Programs

The facility offers several programs for the benefit of inmates including educational programs, religious services, substance abuse programs, and mental health services.

Security and Management Information

The Butler County Detention Facility is managed by the Butler County Sheriff's Office. It features constant surveillance and a trained correctional staff, aiming to maintain security and order within the facility.

Legal and Visitation Rights

Inmates at the Butler County Detention Facility have the right to legal representation and are permitted regular attorney visits. Legal materials and telephone access for court purposes are also provided.

Booking and Release Process

Individuals arrested in Butler County are booked at this facility, where they are photographed, fingerprinted, and have their information entered into the national database. Release processes vary depending on the court's decision, bail conditions, or completion of sentence.

Frequently Asked Questions about the Butler County Detention Facility

What items can I bring to an inmate at Butler County Detention Facility?

Visitors are only allowed to bring necessary prescription medications for the inmate, which must be surrendered to the custody staff. All other items must be sent or brought in accordance with the jail's rules.

Notable Inmates

Currently, there are no widely recognized notable inmates publicly associated with the Butler County Detention Facility.

Recent News Stories

As of the last update, there have been no significant news stories concerning the Butler County Detention Facility in the past year.

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General Stats for Kansas

Kansas Total Number of Inmates

16,488

Kansas Total No. of Inmates

Number of people under Probation Supervision

15,874

Number of people under Probation Supervision

Prison population rate

286

Prison population rate: 100,000 residents

Parole Population

5,428

Parole Population

Incarcerated individuals with sentences of 50 years or longer

1,487

Incarcerated individuals with sentences of 50 years or longer

Sex

Sex

%

Total

Male

91.63

7,704

Female

8.37

704

Youth

Type

%

Total

Committed

48.33

174

Detained

51.67

186

Diverted

0

0

Prisons and Jails in Kansas