Butler County Prison Population and Inmate Records
Butler County inmate population records are accessible through several public sources, including the Butler County Prison roster, the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections inmate locator, and the county court system. Whether you are trying to find someone held at Butler County Prison on South Washington Street or searching for a state-sentenced individual across one of Pennsylvania's 24 SCIs, this page covers all the tools available. Searching Butler County inmate records, court dockets, and open records requests each serve a distinct purpose in locating current and historical custody information.
Butler County Quick Facts
Butler County Prison Inmate Roster and Jail Records
Butler County Prison is located at 202 South Washington Street, Butler, PA 16001. The general phone number for the facility is 724-285-6200. The prison holds pretrial detainees, individuals sentenced to county-level terms, and those awaiting transfer to a state correctional institution. The Warden oversees all facility operations. An inmate roster is available through the county's official prison department page at butlercountypa.gov prison. This roster reflects current housing assignments and is updated regularly.
Butler County Prison provides a range of inmate services. Medical and mental health care are available on-site. Programs offered include educational courses and substance abuse treatment to support successful reentry. A work release program allows eligible inmates to maintain outside employment during their sentence. Commissary services let families deposit money for inmates to use for personal items. Inmate mail follows specific procedures that are posted on the county website. Visitation schedules are organized by housing unit, and separate procedures govern professional visits from attorneys and clergy. Security classifications determine housing assignments within the facility. Release planning is coordinated between prison staff and community resources for inmates nearing the end of their terms.
Volunteer programs operate at Butler County Prison and provide additional support services. Right-to-Know requests for prison records can be submitted through the county's open records process. For direct verbal confirmation of current inmate status, call the facility at 724-285-6200.
Butler County Sheriff Office and Warrant Records
The Butler County Sheriff's Office is located at 124 W. Diamond Street, Butler, PA 16001, the same location as the Butler County Courthouse. The phone number is 724-285-5100. The Sheriff provides law enforcement services throughout Butler County, supports jail operations, handles civil process, and maintains court security. The Butler County Courthouse at 124 W. Diamond Street is where the Court of Common Pleas handles felony criminal matters.
For active warrant inquiries in Butler County, contacting the Sheriff's Office at 724-285-5100 is the most direct approach. Deputies execute arrest warrants and civil process documents throughout the county. The office also conducts prisoner transport between the jail and the courthouse, and to and from state facilities as needed. Concealed carry permit applications are processed through the Sheriff's Office. Sheriff's sales of foreclosed properties are scheduled on a regular basis. Fingerprinting services may be available for approved purposes. Right-to-Know requests for records within the Sheriff's jurisdiction are accepted at the office. Emergency response coordination and deputy recruitment are ongoing functions. Community programs run out of the Sheriff's Office as well, connecting the agency with residents across Butler County.
Note: Checking for active Butler County warrants requires contact with the Sheriff's Office directly, as this data is not published in a public online database.
PADOC Inmate Locator for Butler County State Prisoners
Individuals from Butler County who are sentenced to serve time in the state prison system are held at one of Pennsylvania's 24 State Correctional Institutions. The Pennsylvania DOC inmate locator is available at pa.gov inmate and parolee locator. No login is needed. The tool is updated daily and is accessible at any hour.
To search, enter a last name, first name, or inmate number. The committing county filter is especially helpful for Butler County searches. Setting this filter to Butler returns only those individuals currently in the state system whose cases originated in Butler County, no matter which SCI they are currently assigned to. This is useful when someone has been transferred to a facility far from Butler County. Results include the full name, date of birth, inmate number, current facility, and committing county. Clicking the inmate number opens a detailed inmate profile with a photo, physical description, and any listed aliases.
The screenshot below shows the official Pennsylvania DOC website, which supports the state inmate locator and provides information about all 24 SCIs serving the Pennsylvania prison population.
The PA DOC at cor.pa.gov manages more than 36,000 incarcerated individuals daily and provides policies, visitation information, and facility details for all state prisons.
It is important to note that Butler County Prison inmates do not appear in the state locator. Those individuals are tracked only by the county facility. The state system covers only those under PADOC jurisdiction serving sentences of typically more than two years. For support with the state locator, email ra-contactdoc@pa.gov or call (717) 728-7763 for RTK inquiries.
Note: Middle name and date of birth data in the locator is self-reported and may not always be accurate, so searching by last name alone often returns the most complete results.
Butler County Court Records and Docket Access
Court records for Butler County are available through the Pennsylvania UJS case search portal. The Butler County Courthouse is at 124 W. Diamond Street, Butler, PA 16001. The Court of Common Pleas handles felony criminal cases. Magisterial District Courts across Butler County manage traffic violations, summary offenses, and preliminary hearings. All docket data on the portal is free to view without any registration or login.
Search the UJS portal by defendant name, case number, or docket number. Results show charges filed, current case status, dispositions, sentencing, and upcoming court dates. Reviewing the docket for a specific individual can tell you whether they were convicted, what sentence was handed down, and whether their case is still pending. Docket access is a valuable complement to the Butler County inmate search because it confirms the legal basis for someone's current detention. Document images are not always available online. To view physical case documents, you must visit the courthouse in person. Certified copies of court records are available from the Clerk of Courts for a fee. Public access terminals are available for on-site research. The full PA Courts system is described at pacourts.us.
Butler County Open Records and Right-to-Know Law
The Pennsylvania Right-to-Know Law (65 P.S. sections 67.101 through 67.3104) gives the public the right to request records from Butler County government agencies. Each county department has a designated Agency Open Records Officer who processes requests. Requests may be submitted in writing or through an online form. The standard fee for copies is $0.25 per page.
Agencies must respond within five business days of receiving a proper request. If a request is denied or the agency does not respond in time, the requester may appeal to the Pennsylvania Office of Open Records at openrecords.pa.gov. The OOR accepts appeals from anywhere in Pennsylvania and provides online guidance on the appeal process. Some records are exempt from disclosure. Criminal history records protected under CHRIA (18 Pa.C.S. Chapter 91) are not available through RTK requests. Records sealed under the Clean Slate Act (Act 56 of 2018) are also protected from public access. The Clean Slate Act allows for the automatic sealing of certain lower-level conviction records after the required waiting period, which affects what is visible in public searches related to the Butler County inmate population. For DOC-level RTK questions, the phone number is (717) 728-7763.
The following resources are most useful for Butler County open records and inmate population research:
- Butler County Prison at butlercountypa.gov for jail roster and facility information
- UJS portal at ujsportal.pacourts.us for court dockets and case status
- Pennsylvania Office of Open Records at openrecords.pa.gov for RTK appeals
- PADOC at pa.gov for state-sentenced inmates
Federal and Parole Inmate Lookup for Butler County
Butler County residents convicted of federal offenses serve time in federal Bureau of Prisons facilities. The BOP inmate locator at bop.gov allows anyone to search by name or federal register number at no cost. No login is required. The locator shows current housing location and basic identifying information for federally sentenced individuals.
For state parolees in Butler County, the Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole supervises cases through its district offices. Visit pbpp.pa.gov for board contacts, parole supervision details, and regional office locations. The PADOC also operates a parolee locator at cor.pa.gov/parolee-locator/ for individuals currently under active DOC parole supervision. This tool is updated daily. The Pennsylvania Justice Network at jnet.pa.gov serves law enforcement and authorized criminal justice agencies with broader access to statewide data. Public access to JNET is limited. For official criminal history background checks in Butler County, the PATCH system at epatch.pa.gov provides records for a $22 fee per search.
The screenshot below shows the Pennsylvania DOC reports and dashboards page, which tracks the statewide prison population including Butler County commitments over time.
The DOC dashboard at pa.gov DOC reports provides an interactive map of inmate releases by county and year, which includes data on the Butler County prison population trends.
Nearby Counties With Inmate Records
If the person you are searching for may be held in an adjacent county, the following counties near Butler also maintain public inmate population records and jail rosters.