Can You Bring Personal Items to Butler County Prison During Visitation? (FAQ)

Staff at Butler County Prison won't accept property during visitation unless you have prior approval from the Shift Commander, Warden, or Deputy Warden. This includes items people commonly try to drop off - photos, clothing, money. Show up expecting to hand something over without that approval? You'll likely be turned away.

More broadly, Butler County Prison’s policy is that personal property will not be accepted at visitation or at any other time. If your loved one needs basics like hygiene items, underclothing, or shoes, the practical route is usually commissary rather than trying to drop items off yourself. That’s where incarcerated people can purchase approved items while they’re in custody.

Acceptable Exceptions

• ✓ Legal materials (with prior approval, reviewed case by case)
• ✓ Medications (with prior approval, reviewed case by case)
• ✓ Eyeglasses (with prior approval, reviewed case by case)
• ✓ Medical devices (with prior approval, reviewed case by case)

1. Confirm the item is an allowed exception - Butler County Prison lists legal materials, medications, eyeglasses, and medical devices as items that may be accepted with prior approval.
2. Request approval before you bring anything - Special requests must be made to the Warden, Deputy Warden, or Shift Commander prior to dropping off any items.
3. Be specific in your request - Share what you want to deliver, why it’s needed, and who it’s for (your loved one’s name and any identifying details you have), so staff can make a clear decision before you show up.

Commissary is usually the easiest way to help with day-to-day needs. Butler County Prison allows inmates to order through Oasis Commissary, with options including clothing, food, games, hygiene products, medical items, and stationery. Personal hygiene items, underclothing, and shoes are all available for purchase this way.

• ✓ You can add funds to an inmate’s account by money order by mail, by internet, or by using the kiosk in the prison lobby.
• ✓ If you mail funds, the facility directs people to send a money order and address it to: Butler County Prison, c/o the inmate’s full name, 202 S. Washington Street, Butler, PA 16001.
• ✓ Only money orders and cashier’s checks are accepted for inmate accounts.
• ✓ Personal checks, business checks, and cash are not accepted and will be returned to the sender.