Butler County, KS Jail Inmate Search & Roster 2026

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Butler County, Kansas · Custody verification and family action guide

Butler County Booking Lookup: Confirm Jail Custody, Visits, Money and Court Status

Searching for someone after an arrest in Butler County requires a different approach than counties with an open online roster. The county’s public detention pages provide detailed jail procedures but do not currently present a separate public name-search roster, so a reliable search combines direct jail verification with Kansas custody and court tools.

This guide explains exactly whom to call, what information to prepare, why the warrant page is not proof of incarceration, and what to do next for bail, video visitation, deposits, commissary, email, calls, mail, property, medical care, court records, grievances and safety concerns.

Call the detention facility Check Kansas VINE No custody record?
Warrant list ≠ inmate roster: Butler County warns that its warrant information cannot confirm an active warrant and should not support legal action. A warrant listing also does not mean the person is inside the Butler County jail. Confirm custody directly with the Detention Facility at 316-322-4160.
Detention phone

316-322-4160

Facility address

701 S. Stone Rd., El Dorado, KS 67042.

Facility size

230 beds; opened in January 2003.

Deposit service

JailATM online or lobby kiosk.

Visit provider

Securus onsite and remote video.

Start with the right route

Three practical ways to locate a Butler County detainee

1
Arrest happened recently

Call the detention facility with the full legal name, date of birth, arrest date and arresting agency. This is the fastest way to confirm a new booking.

2
You need statewide custody

Check Kansas VINE for an available custody record or notification registration. Then confirm important details with the holding agency.

3
You know the court case

Use Kansas court Smart Search to check case events, court location and public docket information. A court case can exist even when the defendant is not jailed.

Best first call: “Is this person currently housed at 701 S. Stone Road?” is more useful than asking whether the person has ever been arrested in Butler County.

Choose the problem you need to solve

Every section below contains the practical county rules, not merely a link to another page.

What to ask when the jail confirms custody

Turn a phone confirmation into useful next steps
Information Why it matters What to record
Current custody Confirms the person is physically held at the El Dorado facility. Date and time of the confirmation call.
Booking or inmate ID Helps identify the correct account in Securus and JailATM. Exact number and name spelling.
Arresting agency Identifies who created the arrest report and may control some records. Agency name and report number if known.
Charges Shows booked allegations, not a final judgment. Each charge and related case number.
Bond or no-bond status Determines whether payment may be possible or court action is needed. Amount, bond type, case and approving court.
Outside hold Another county, federal agency, immigration authority or corrections department may prevent release. Holding agency and contact route.
Court location Butler County criminal matters are generally handled in Kansas’s 13th Judicial District. Court name, hearing date, time and case number.
Release or transfer A person can leave Butler County custody without becoming free. Release time or receiving facility and agency.
Presumption of innocence: A booked charge is an allegation. Use the court record for later filings, amendments, dismissals and disposition.
Troubleshooting

No Butler County inmate found? Follow this order

The arrest happened within hours The person may still be processing, receiving medical clearance or awaiting transport from a municipal agency. Call again rather than assuming release.
The name is common or uncertain Use the full legal name, date of birth, middle name, suffix, maiden name and alternate spelling.
El Dorado police made the arrest Confirm whether the person has reached the county detention facility or remains in another agency’s process.
The person was transferred Ask whether the U.S. Marshals Service, immigration authority, Kansas Department of Corrections or another county received custody.
A warrant appears online A possible warrant does not establish jail custody. Butler County says warrant confirmation requires direct agency contact.
A court case appears online The defendant may be released, summoned, on bond or associated with an older case. Court presence is not proof of current incarceration.
Call the detention facility again with the date of birth
Ask whether the person was refused for medical clearance
Confirm the arresting city and department
Check Kansas VINE for available statewide custody data
Search the Kansas court case by name or case number
Ask whether another agency or facility has custody

Butler County Adult Detention Facility facts, contacts and map

230-bed facility

The current Adult Detention Facility opened in January 2003.

Detention staffing

Butler County reports approximately 60 full-time detention deputies handling security, operations, transport and supervision.

Onsite medical unit

The facility has a staffed medical unit and provides inmate service and assistance programs.

Multiple holding agencies

The jail houses Butler County inmates and people held for the U.S. Marshals Service, immigration authorities and other law-enforcement agencies.

Direct supervision

The posted handbook describes four general-population units and one pre-classification/special-management unit.

Classification matters

Security level, behavior, medical status and case circumstances affect housing and access to programs, calls, commissary and visits.

Adult Detention Facility
701 S. Stone Road
El Dorado, KS 67042

Phone: 316-322-4160

Butler County Sheriff’s Office
141 S. Gordy
El Dorado, KS 67042

Phone: 316-322-4254

Toll-free: 800-794-0190

Office hours: Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

Butler County Judicial Center
201 W. Pine, Suite 101
El Dorado, KS 67042

Phone: 316-322-4358

Toll-free: 800-595-3651

Warrant or safety information

Sheriff: 316-322-4254

Do not approach: Butler County tells the public not to take independent action when a wanted person is located.

Two different destinations: The jail is on Stone Road. The court is at the Judicial Center on West Pine. Confirm which service you need before driving.
Bail and release

How to check bond without paying the wrong case

Butler County’s public detention page does not publish a universal bond-payment menu. Bond type, amount and release authority depend on the charge, case, court and any outside holds. Verify the live information before contacting a bondsman or taking money to an office.

Confirm the correct person and every case Use the full name, birth date and booking identifier. Ask whether multiple cases or warrants are attached to the detention.
Ask whether bond is set Record the amount, bond type, case number and court. “No bond” or “court only” usually requires judicial action rather than immediate payment.
Ask about outside holds A federal, immigration, corrections or other-county hold can prevent release even when the Butler County bond is satisfied.
Verify the accepted release route Ask whether the case permits cash bond, surety bond, recognizance release or another court-approved condition.
Use a licensed provider when a surety bond is allowed The Sheriff’s Office does not select a bondsman for the family. Independently verify licensing, total premium and collateral terms.
Keep proof of every transaction Save the receipt, case number, amount, payer name and the office or bonding company that processed it.
Confirm physical release separately Payment or a judge’s order does not prove that release processing is complete. Call the jail before arranging pickup.
Scam warning: Do not pay an unexpected caller by gift card, cryptocurrency, peer-to-peer transfer or wire based only on a claim that a relative is jailed. Hang up and call 316-322-4160 independently.
Securus video visits

Butler County Jail onsite and remote visitation

Butler County currently identifies Securus Technologies as its phone and video-visitation provider. Onsite visits use a lobby kiosk; remote visits use an internet-connected device. Visitors create the account and schedule the visit.

Schedule freshness: The detailed time blocks below come from the inmate handbook that Butler County still links, but that handbook is marked reviewed/revised July 1, 2016. Confirm the live schedule in Securus before booking travel or childcare.
Posted Butler County video-visit rules
Visit type Posted details Visitor action
Onsite Lobby kiosk; free; 20 minutes; maximum one per day and three per week; Monday–Friday. Schedule at least 24 hours in advance and verify the current calendar.
Posted onsite hours 8–10:45 a.m. and 1–4 p.m., Monday–Friday. Do not rely on these legacy handbook hours without checking Securus.
Remote Internet device; fee applies; 20- or 40-minute session; handbook lists no numerical visit limit. Create a Securus account, request authorization and test the device early.
Posted remote hours 8–10:45 a.m., 1–4 p.m. and 6:30–8 p.m. daily. Use only after the provider confirms current availability.
Professional Legal visits may occur during visit hours or at a time pre-approved by a sergeant or higher. Attorney or professional visitors should coordinate directly with detention staff.

Rules that apply to family and friend visits

The visitor schedules the session
The visitor must be authorized
Family and friend visits are recorded and monitored
Provocative clothing, nudity and threats are prohibited
Misconduct can end the visit immediately
Discipline or lockdown can cancel scheduled visits
Only one inmate uses the housing kiosk at a time
Provider problems must be addressed with Securus
Before scheduling “I need to schedule a visit with [inmate name and ID]. Is the inmate eligible for visits, and does the current Butler County calendar match the time shown in my Securus account?”
Create or manage a Securus account Confirm eligibility with the jail
Deposits and commissary

How Butler County inmate money and commissary work

Online deposit

Use JailATM. Create an account, locate the correct inmate and review the vendor fee before submitting.

Lobby deposit

Use the deposit ATM in the detention-facility lobby during public hours. Deposit fees may apply.

No mailed funds

The posted handbook states that money mailed to the facility is rejected and returned to the sender.

Current friend-and-family commissary rules

Butler County commissary schedule and limits
Rule Current county detail Practical effect
Purchase limit $25 per inmate per order period, regardless of how many friends or family members buy items. Coordinate with relatives so multiple people do not expect separate $25 allowances.
Order timing Orders may be placed throughout the week. The order is not necessarily delivered immediately.
Processing Orders from the previous week are processed Tuesday. A late order may move to the next cycle.
Delivery Orders are delivered Thursday. Release or transfer before delivery can complicate pickup or refund.
Restrictions Items may be restricted because of diet or housing status. A product shown online may not be approved for that inmate.
Privilege status Commissary may be restricted, suspended or terminated. Deposit availability does not guarantee purchase access.

Account details from the posted inmate handbook

  • Cash held at booking is placed into the inmate account.
  • Up to half of new deposits may be applied to qualifying debt from current or earlier confinement.
  • Medical, medication, postage and other authorized deductions reduce commissary funds.
  • Inmates cannot transfer money to each other.
  • The remaining balance is returned on a debit card at release.
  • A vendor deposit charge may appear in the account system as a “Lockdown” fee; the handbook explains that this is not a disciplinary fine.
Deposit or order through JailATM
Letters, photos and publications

Butler County Jail mailing instructions

Mailing format
Inmate’s full legal name
Butler County Detention Facility
701 S. Stone Road
El Dorado, KS 67042
Envelope checklist

Include the inmate’s name and a complete sender name and return address. Add the inmate ID when it is available and confirm the spelling before mailing.

Handbook note: The detailed mail rules below come from the county-linked handbook revised in 2016. Call the facility before mailing unusual materials because screening rules can be updated without the older PDF changing.

Posted mail rules

Mail is processed on weekdays, excluding holidays
Outgoing mail is submitted to the pod deputy by 8 a.m.
Ordinary incoming mail is opened and inspected
Privileged mail is opened in the inmate’s presence
Inmate-to-inmate correspondence is prohibited
Subscriptions must come directly from the publisher
Photographs must be 3 × 5 inches or smaller
Indigent inmates may request two envelopes weekly

Photo and publication restrictions

Photograph size

The posted rule limits photos to 3 × 5 inches.

Prohibited photo content

No alcohol, weapons, gang activity, drug activity, nudity, pornography or sexually suggestive content.

Publisher-only materials

Newspaper, magazine and subscription orders must arrive directly from the publisher.

Privileged correspondence

The posted handbook recognizes correspondence with licensed attorneys, courts, correctional officials, specified elected officials and parole-board members as privileged. It is inspected for contraband in the inmate’s presence rather than handled like ordinary personal mail.

Never put deposit money in a letter: Butler County says inmate funds are not accepted through the mail.

Butler County inmate phone calls and JailATM email

Phone service through Securus

First booking call

The posted handbook says each inmate is offered one free local call after booking.

Later calls

Eligible inmates use monitored phones during dayroom hours through prepaid or collect-call options.

No incoming calls

Inmates cannot receive ordinary incoming calls or routine messages.

Rules families should know

  • Calls are monitored and recorded.
  • The inmate uses a booking-issued PIN for calls and purchases.
  • Three-way calls, threats and obscene language can end the call and restrict privileges.
  • The inmate may not pass the phone to another inmate.
  • Calling a witness or victim connected with a case is prohibited and may lead to prosecution.
  • Disciplinary segregation, special management and pod lockdown can reduce phone access.
Emergency message: The handbook says a shift sergeant or higher may authorize an additional free call for an imperative circumstance such as a family death or crisis. Staff still do not provide routine personal message service.

Email through JailATM

Create a JailATM account The outside correspondent needs a personal email address and a vendor account.
Locate the correct inmate Match the person carefully before accepting or sending email.
Accept the connection The inmate and outside correspondent are prompted to accept one another’s emails.
Review the fee Butler County’s current page says email fees apply. Check the vendor checkout screen for the live amount.
Remember that email is monitored Jail email is recorded and subject to staff review; it is not appropriate for privileged legal strategy.
Block unwanted contact Contact the detention facility when an inmate sends unwanted email so the address can be blocked.
Set up inmate phone service Use JailATM email
Property and transfer planning

How an inmate releases property from Butler County Jail

The inmate requests the form The inmate obtains and completes a Property Release Form through the housing deputy.
The inmate identifies the recipient Property or money can be released to a person outside the facility. Clothing needed for the inmate’s eventual release is treated differently.
The recipient brings photo ID The person designated by the inmate must show proper photographic identification.
Pickup must occur within 30 days The posted handbook requires collection within 30 days of the signed release.
Plan before a KDOC transfer Kansas Department of Corrections allows only certain items and quantities. Remaining property should be released before transfer.
Do not miss the destruction deadline Property left after the published 30-day period may be destroyed.

Personal items the posted handbook permits in custody

Soft-bound primary religious text
Personal letters and legal material
Up to fifteen 3 × 5 photographs
Up to three detention-library books
Prescription eyeglasses or contacts
Authorized commissary items
Storage limit: Approved property must fit inside the facility-issued storage bin. Extra property is moved to the booking property bag for release or return at discharge.
Medical and mental-health care

How an inmate requests care at Butler County Detention Facility

Non-emergency request

The inmate submits a Medical Visit inquiry through the kiosk or a paper sick-call form. Approved requests are scheduled with the clinic.

Emergency concern

The inmate should alert detention staff immediately. An outside family member should provide clear facts without expecting private medical disclosure.

Fees listed in the county-linked handbook

Verify current fees: The following amounts come from the handbook revised July 1, 2016. The county may update medical charges operationally before replacing the PDF.
Posted medical-service charges and protections
Service Handbook amount or rule Important protection
Initial medical visit $5 administrative fee. A follow-up for the same illness or condition is not charged.
Emergency visit $5 administrative fee. A follow-up for the same illness or condition is not charged.
Prescription medication Cost varies by prescription. Necessary medication is not denied because the inmate cannot pay.
Initial physical No cost; handbook says it occurs within the first 14 days. Applies to inmates housed in the facility.
Mental-health service Available after medical approval of the request. Mental-health concerns should be submitted through medical staff.

Medication and family information

Provide medication name and dosage
Provide the prescribing clinician
Provide the dispensing pharmacy and phone
Explain the last known dose and medical urgency
Do not hand medication directly to an inmate
Expect privacy limits on information returned to family
Prescription glasses: The handbook says prescription eyeglasses may be brought to the facility, while reading glasses can be purchased through commissary. Call before delivery.

Inmate requests, grievances and PREA reporting

Ordinary request or formal grievance?

Speak with the pod deputy The posted process begins with a verbal attempt to solve the issue at housing-unit level.
Submit a written concern Use a kiosk Shift Supervisor inquiry or paper Form 9 directed through the Housing Corporal or Shift Sergeant.
Wait for the answer The inmate must receive a response from the corporal or sergeant before filing a formal grievance.
File one grievance per issue Only one grievance and one inmate name are allowed per kiosk submission or paper form.
Appeal through command An unsatisfied inmate may submit the matter to the next command level and ultimately to Detention Administration for the final facility decision.
Keep paper copies: When Form 9 is used, the handbook says the inmate may need the pink and yellow copies to prove that earlier resolution steps were completed.

Staff misconduct correspondence

Butler County Detention Captain
701 S. Stone Road
El Dorado, KS 67042

PREA safety process

Butler County states that the Adult Detention Facility has zero tolerance for inmate-on-inmate and staff-on-inmate sexual assault or misconduct. An inmate can alert staff, use the kiosk PREA option or use the facility’s confidential reporting form. Immediate danger should be reported to staff without waiting for a routine grievance.

Submit the confidential PREA form

Classification, programs, library and work assignments

Butler County inmate services described in the posted handbook
Service How it works What can restrict access
Classification Male inmates begin in pre-classification and move after custody review. Charges, escape risk, prior behavior, violence, medical or mental change.
Programs Schedules are posted in housing; inmates request participation by kiosk or paper form. Discipline, classification, medical status, security and class capacity.
Religious material Bibles and other approved religious material are available by request. Security rules and no unwanted proselytizing.
Library Library services are available; legal materials may be requested. Damage, misuse, security and housing status.
Work assignment Voluntary assignments are available and sign-up sheets are posted on weekends. Staff approval; U.S. Marshals and immigration detainees cannot work outside their housing unit.
Special diet Medical or religious diet request is submitted by kiosk or inmate form. The request must be reviewed and authorized.
Court records and victim support

Check the Butler County criminal case after the jail call

Butler, Elk and Greenwood counties form Kansas’s 13th Judicial District. Use the case number whenever possible; it is more precise than a name and helps separate current criminal proceedings from older or unrelated cases.

Ask the jail for the case number and court One booking may involve several municipal, district, state or federal matters.
Open Kansas Smart Search Search available public case information by case number or party name.
Read the docket, not only the charge Check filings, hearing events, bond orders and disposition when available.
Confirm the next hearing with the clerk Court dates, rooms and hearing formats can change.
Use the right office The jail answers custody questions. The clerk answers docket and document questions. The County Attorney’s office assists qualifying victims and witnesses.
Butler County Judicial Center
201 W. Pine, Suite 101
El Dorado, KS 67042

316-322-4358

800-595-3651

Victim Witness Coordinator
201 W. Pine, Suite 104
El Dorado, KS 67042

316-600-5248

800-822-6374

Victim assistance includes: information about case progress, restitution, compensation resources, participation in proceedings and safety concerns involving intimidation or retaliation.
Search Kansas court cases Check Kansas VINE

Local Butler County tips that prevent common mistakes

☎
Call the jail, not the courthouse

The Judicial Center cannot confirm the inmate’s current housing location.

W
Do not treat warrants as custody

The Sheriff’s warrant page carries its own warning against using it as confirmation.

ID
Save the booking identifier

It prevents account and mail mistakes when several people share a name.

$25
Coordinate gift orders

The $25 friend-and-family order cap applies per inmate per order period, not separately to each buyer.

Tue
Know the commissary cycle

Previous-week orders process Tuesday and normally deliver Thursday.

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Never mail funds

Use JailATM or the lobby kiosk; mailed money is returned.

3×5
Use small approved photos

The linked handbook limits photographs to 3 × 5 inches and restricts content.

30d
Collect released property

The posted deadline is 30 days after the signed property release.

2016
Verify handbook schedules

The county still links the handbook, but its revision date means visit times and fees should be rechecked.

Final-action tools and source status

The county procedures are explained above. The links below are kept only for actions that require a live external system.

Live custody and court actions
Family-service actions
Source review: Butler County Sheriff and Detention Division pages, current county commissary/banking and phone/video pages, Butler County warrant guidance, 13th Judicial District contacts, Victim/Witness information, PREA page and the county-linked inmate handbook. Reviewed July 16, 2026. The handbook is marked revised July 1, 2016, so live schedules and fees should be confirmed before action.

Butler County, Kansas Jail inmate search FAQs

How do I find someone in Butler County Jail?

Call the Adult Detention Facility at 316-322-4160 with the person’s full name, date of birth, arrest date and arresting agency. The county’s public detention pages do not currently show a separate searchable live roster.

Is the Butler County warrant list an inmate roster?

No. A warrant listing does not prove current incarceration, and Butler County says warrants require direct agency confirmation.

Where is the Butler County Jail?

The Adult Detention Facility is at 701 S. Stone Road, El Dorado, KS 67042.

How do I send money?

Use JailATM online or the lobby deposit kiosk during public hours. Vendor fees may apply.

Can I mail money?

No. The posted handbook says mailed funds are rejected and returned.

What is the family commissary limit?

Butler County currently lists a $25 limit per inmate per order period, regardless of how many friends or family members place orders.

How are video visits scheduled?

Create a Securus account and schedule the visit. The posted handbook says family visits require at least 24 hours’ advance scheduling, but verify the live calendar because the PDF was revised in 2016.

Can I call an inmate directly?

No. Inmates cannot receive ordinary incoming calls or routine messages. Eligible inmates place monitored calls through Securus.

What is the inmate mailing address?

Use the inmate’s full name, Butler County Detention Facility, 701 S. Stone Road, El Dorado, KS 67042, plus a complete sender return address.

How does property release work?

The inmate signs a Property Release Form. The approved recipient brings photo ID and must collect the property within 30 days.

How does an inmate request medical care?

The inmate submits a Medical Visit kiosk inquiry or paper sick-call form. Emergency concerns should be reported directly to detention staff.

How does an inmate file a grievance?

The inmate first speaks with the pod deputy, then submits a kiosk inquiry or Form 9 to the Housing Corporal or Shift Sergeant. A formal grievance follows after an answer, with appeals moving through the chain of command.

Independent information and presumption-of-innocence notice: This website is not Butler County, the Sheriff’s Office, the 13th Judicial District, JailATM, Securus or a live detention database. Custody, bond, housing, court, release and vendor information can change. A warrant, arrest or booked charge does not establish guilt. Do not use public information to harass, threaten, discriminate against or unlawfully identify any person.

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