How to send messages, photos, and packages
To stay informed about local public safety updates, register for Butler County Sheriff's Office notifications through the Nixle service, which sends official alerts directly to you. Need to share information? Text COPS followed by your tip to 274637 (CRIMES) to submit a crime tip. For communicating with someone in custody, many Ohio detention facilities allow outgoing phone calls and may offer electronic messaging and video visits through kiosks or tablets. The specific vendor, account setup, and payment rules can differ by facility. One thing to keep in mind: calls, video sessions, and electronic messages are routinely monitored and recorded for security. These systems commonly require identity verification (such as a photo ID and a clear face photo) when you enroll.
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Register with the Nixle service to receive official notifications and alerts from the Butler County Sheriff’s Office.
Text COPS followed by your tip to 274637 (CRIMES) to submit a crime tip.
In many Ohio facilities, incarcerated people can make outgoing calls, use kiosks or tablets for messages, and participate in video visits. All communications are routinely monitored and recorded. Services are typically provided through third-party vendors with their own account and payment rules.
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If you need to reach someone connected to Butler County Jail, start with the contact options confirmed through official sources. Anything related to payments should be verified separately before you use it.
Need to find out if someone is currently in Butler County custody? You have two fast options: the online jail roster and the Corrections Center inmate information line.
