How to Look Up Someone in Butler County Jail Right Now (online roster + inmate info line)

Start with Butler County's online jail roster. It shows people currently being held, so it's usually the fastest way to confirm whether someone is in custody.

If the roster isn't clear (common with similar names or recent bookings), call the Corrections Center inmate information line at (513) 785-1345. A quick phone check can confirm you have the right person and clear up anything that looks off online.

Butler County posts an online jail roster listing everyone currently held in their facilities. If you're trying to verify custody quickly, this is your best first stop.

Don't be surprised if your search results look unexpected. Butler County houses inmates at more than one location. Both the Court Street Jail and the Resolutions Jail are currently in use, so the person you're looking for could be held at either one.

When you need a human answer, call the Corrections Center inmate information line at (513) 785-1345. This is the right call if you can't find someone on the roster, you're not sure you have the right match, or you need confirmation before taking your next step.

1. Call the inmate information line: Dial (513) 785-1345 and ask for inmate information at the Corrections Center.
2. Give identifying details clearly: Share the person’s full name (and any other identifiers you have, like date of birth) so staff can confirm you’re asking about the right individual.
3. If you get routed elsewhere, use the main number: For general questions and information through the Sheriff’s Office, call (513) 785-1000.

If the roster and phone line still don't give you an answer, you can go in person. The jail and headquarters facility on Hanover Street has a public lobby open 24 hours a day, so you can walk in and ask for help whenever you need to.

If you need law enforcement, fire, or EMS dispatched to a location in the dispatch center’s service area, call (513) 785-1300 for non-emergencies. For emergencies, call 9-1-1.

Sometimes the issue isn't anything you're doing wrong. Updates can take time, and a person may not appear where you expect right away. To confirm custody details, start with the inmate information line. For urgent situations that need dispatch, use the non-emergency number, or call 9-1-1 for an emergency.

What to Have Ready

• ✓ Legal first and last name (ask about any hyphenations or alternate spellings)
• ✓ Date of birth (or approximate age if you don’t know the DOB)
• ✓ Approximate arrest date and city (even a rough window helps)
• ✓ Any known middle name, nickname, or alternate last name
• ✓ If you have it: booking number, case number, or arresting agency