Sending Books, Magazines, and Newspapers to Butler County Prison: Publisher & Address Rules
Sending reading material to someone at Butler County Prison is straightforward—but where it ships from matters just as much as the address. Follow these guidelines to avoid rejections or delays.
Butler County Prison accepts paperback books, but only new copies. Used books aren't allowed. The book must also ship directly from the publisher or an authorized distributor - not from your home or as a personal package.
Magazines are allowed as long as they ship directly from the publisher or distributor. If you're placing the order on someone's behalf, set up the subscription in the inmate's name - that's what staff expect to see on the package.
Newspapers must come directly from the newspaper's offices. Set up delivery through the paper's official ordering process - don't forward copies from your own mailbox.
Use this exact address format for paperback books, magazines, and newspapers: Butler County Prison C/O Inmate’s Full Name 202 S Washington St. Butler, PA 16001
Even when a publication is sent correctly, Butler County Prison can deny delivery if management deems the material objectionable. To avoid problems, stick with mainstream publishers and clearly-labeled subscriptions so the source and contents are easy to verify.
Timing matters. If publications arrive after the inmate has been released, the prison isn't responsible for them - they may be disposed of or added to the prison library.
Note: For newspapers, the subscription purchase, payment, and any delivery problems are handled by the friend or family member who places the order through the newspaper offices.
Not sure where to order? Butler County Prison lists approved book vendors on its commissary page. Ordering through an approved vendor is the easiest way to stay within the rules.
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