What You Can't Bring to Butler County Prison: Money, Property, and Contraband Rules

Staff at Butler County Prison won't accept property, photos, clothing, or money during visitation - unless you've gotten prior approval from the Shift Commander, Warden, or Deputy Warden. Without that approval already in place, expect to be told no.

This goes beyond visitation. The prison doesn't accept personal property at any time. If your loved one needs basics - hygiene items, underclothing, shoes - those must be purchased through the inmate commissary. Family and friends can't drop them off.

Money Payment Restrictions

• ✓ Money orders are accepted for inmate accounts
• ✓ Cashier’s checks are accepted for inmate accounts
• ✓ Personal checks will be returned to the sender and not credited to the inmate account
• ✓ Business checks will be returned to the sender and not credited to the inmate account
• ✓ Cash will be returned to the sender and not credited to the inmate account

1. Use a money order - only money orders should be sent.
2. Address the envelope exactly like this -
3. Butler County Prison
4. C/O Inmate’s Full Name
5. 202 S. Washington Street
6. Butler, PA 16001
7. Mail only the money order - no letters should be included.

Attempting to smuggle contraband into Butler County Prison carries serious consequences. You'll be banned from future visits, and you may face criminal charges in local courts.

Some items can be accepted as exceptions - but only with advance approval. Legal materials, medications, eyeglasses, and medical devices may be allowed on a case-by-case basis with prior authorization from the Warden, Deputy Warden, or Shift Commander. If you think your situation qualifies, request approval before attempting to drop anything off.