Butler County, Ohio Inmate Search

An inmate search in Butler County, Ohio, is a public tool for finding records of individuals who have been arrested or detained at a local jail or detention facility. While this search is mainly constrained to county-level detentions, it can be expanded to state and federal jurisdictions if a locally arrested inmate was later transferred to a state or federal prison. For state-level searches, the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction (DRC or ODRC) is the authoritative source. Searches for federal inmates are conducted through the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP).

Specifically, adult inmate searches in Butler County are managed by the local Sheriff’s Office Corrections Division, which operates the county’s three primary detention facilities (or jails).

Most municipal police departments in the county, such as the Hamilton PD (which serves the largest city), may utilize their precincts as temporary holding (6-hour) facilities or "12-day"/"12-hour" holding facilities, as defined in Ohio Administrative Code 5120:1. These locations are typically used for initial processing or questioning before charged individuals are moved to the county-run jails for longer-term housing.

A notable exception exists within the City of Middletown, the county’s second-largest city, where the Middletown Police Department operates its own full-service jail. As of February 2026, Middletown remains one of only five Ohio municipalities to maintain a full-service jail, as defined in OAC 5120:1-7-02 and set forth in OAC 5120:1-8). Consequently, individuals arrested by the Middletown PD are generally housed at the city’s facility.

Both municipal (city) and county jail facilities in Butler County primarily house an adult population, including juveniles transferred to the adult court system. All other juvenile arrests/detentions for unruly or delinquent acts are overseen by the Butler County Juvenile Justice Center, which combines both judicial functions and specialized correctional services for the county’s youth.

How to Find an Inmate in Butler County Jail

To locate an inmate in Butler County, one must first determine the custodial agency: the Butler County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) Corrections Division, the Middletown Police Department, or the Butler County Juvenile Justice Center. All three agencies, however, accept phone calls and direct inquiries for inmate information. Additionally, the Corrections Division offers an online jail roster for public use.

The physical addresses for the Butler County jails, operated by the Sheriff’s Office, are thus:

• Corrections Center (Main Jail): 705 Hanover Street, Hamilton, OH 45011
• Court Street Jail: 123 Court Street, Hamilton, OH 45011
• Resolutions Jail: 442 South Second Street, Hamilton, OH 45011

How to Use the Butler County Jail Roster

The "Butler County jail roster" specifically refers to the Sheriff’s Office Corrections Division’s official roster of individuals housed across all three county jail facilities. The steps for accessing this roster are outlined below.

• Start on the Butler County Sheriff’s Office website: Navigate to the "Inmate Info" section by scrolling down the Sheriff’s website homepage, then select "View Jail Roster."
• Access the Search Interface: On the following page, answer the CAPTCHA (type the code in the provided search box) and click "Continue" to load the search application.
• Execute the Search: There are three search methods available:
  • Enter a last or first name in the search box directly under "Home."
  • Select the first letter of an inmate’s last name in the "Search by Last Name" section, and then input a last name, first name, or booking number, or
  • Browse a comprehensive list of people currently in custody
• View Inmate Records: Detailed records, including a jail history, are available for each inmate’s detention or incarceration in a Butler County jail. Individuals can browse through the inmate’s page and collect/gather the information they seek.

What Information is Included in the Butler County Inmate Roster

Upon accessing the Butler County inmate (jail) roster, as specified in the previous heading, individuals can find the following inmate data:

• Most Recent Mugshot, plus a link to download the full image
• Identifying Information:
  • Race
  • Gender
  • Date of Birth
  • Social Security Number (SSN) (locked against general access)
  • Hair Color
  • Eye Color
  • Height
  • Weight

A note indicating the information’s source (e.g, BUTL-JAIL) and the most recent date it was updated will also be visible to users.

• Alert Information: Whether the inmate is presently in custody (IC). Selecting "IC" displays the inmate’s complete jail history (previous booking dates and charges), as recorded by the Butler County Sheriff’s Office Corrections Division. Note: The full Jail History is also accessible by clicking the link on the left-hand menu of the inmate’s data page.
• Booking Information:
  • Booking Agency
  • Booking Location: The facility where the inmate was booked, such as Resolutions or the main Corrections Center (Butler County Jail).
  • Booking Date
  • Booking Number
• Arrest Information:
  • Arrest Date
  • Arresting Agency
  • Arrest Location
  • Arresting Officer
• Court/Charge Information:
  • Presiding Court
  • Case Number
  • Charge Description (e.g., Criminal Trespass, Probation Violation, Theft)
  • Charge Degree, for example, M4 (misdemeanor in fourth degree, F2 (felony in second degree)
  • Charge Status
  • Presiding Judge
  • Bail Amount
  • Disposition
  • Disposition Date
  • Next Court Date

(Some fields may be vacant.)

The inmate roster is updated twice hourly. If an inmate is not currently listed, users may check back later or contact the Corrections Division.

Butler County inmate information is made accessible to members of the public under the Ohio Public Records Act. However, confidential records, such as inmate SSNs and juvenile files, are not disclosed to the general public.

Contact Details for Butler County Jail or Sheriff’s Office

Family members, friends, and other interested individuals may occasionally need to contact the Butler County jail facilities for various matters, including an inmate’s current custody status, procedures for visitation, or guidelines for sending correspondence. The following details can be used to contact the appropriate staff or unit:

Corrections Center (Main Jail)

705 Hanover Street

Hamilton, OH 45011

Court Street Jail

123 Court Street

Hamilton, OH 45011

Resolutions Jail

442 South Second Street

Hamilton, OH 45011

Key Contact Numbers for Corrections/Jail Facilities in Butler County:

• Main/Inmate Information: (513) 785-1345
• Booking: (513) 785-1100
• Inmate Services: (513) 785-1133
• Medical Unit: (513) 785-1127
• Warden’s Office: (513) 785-1080
• Court Street Jail: (513) 785-1320

Jail Facility Overview in Butler County

The BCSO Corrections Division maintains three detention facilities in the City of Hamilton: the Corrections Center, Court Street Jail, and Resolutions Jail.

The Corrections Center is the county’s main jail facility, with a capacity to house 848 inmates (male and female adults, as well as youthful inmates to be tried in adult court). Specifically, the facility holds medium- and maximum-security inmates, in addition to contracted inmates from the Federal Bureau of Prisons, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and United States Marshals Service. The jail also handles all inmate processing, including bookings, classification, and releases, and the Medical Housing Unit is also situated there.

The Resolutions Jail has an operational capacity of 160 inmates. It primarily houses minimum- and medium-security inmates, including those in the inmate worker ("trustee") program, specialized programming, and other low-level medium- and minimum-security individuals. In addition to housing overflow inmates from the main jail facility, it also serves as the primary site for several administrative offices for the Butler County Sheriff’s Office. For example, the SORN (Sex Offender Registration and Notification) Unit is housed at the facility.

The Court Street Jail is designed to accommodate a maximum of 149 inmates. These inmates are classified as either minimum- or medium-security and often consist of overflows from the main jail facility. The Court Street Jail also houses the Sheriff’s Office Property and Evidence Storage operation.

Other jail/detention facilities in Butler County include

• City of Middletown Jail: A full-service jail operating exclusively in the City of Middletown. The facility has a general capacity of 70 inmates, although its average daily population typically remains around 50 inmates. As a "full-service jail," it is legally authorized to detain adults for periods exceeding 288 hours (12 days).
• Butler County Juvenile Detention Center (BCJDC): A 66-bed secure facility offering short-term holding for juveniles charged with unruly or delinquent offenses. It primarily houses youth who are awaiting court hearings or disposition after being adjudicated delinquent. Additionally, it accommodates juveniles awaiting placement or transfer to another facility, as well as those whose needs cannot be met in a community-based setting.
• Butler County Juvenile Rehabilitation Center (BCJRC): A 30-bed secure facility that provides long-term housing primarily to male felony offenders. The BCJRC focuses on specialized programming, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) interventions and anger management treatment, designed to help youth transition back into the community.

The BCJDC and BCJRC operate under the purview of the Butler County Juvenile Justice Center.

Agency/Facility	Type	Office and Mail Address	Phone Number	Office Hours	Email
Butler County Corrections Center	County (Main Jail)	705 Hanover Street Hamilton, OH 45011	Main/Inmate Information Line: (513) 785-1345	24 hours a day, full week	Send an email via the Butler County Sheriff’s Office online Contact Us Form
Butler County Court Street Jail	County (Overflow/Property & Evidence)	123 Court Street Hamilton, OH 45011	(513) 785-1320	24 hours a day, full week (Verify admin hours with the Sheriff’s Office.)
Butler County Resolutions Jail	County (Overflow/Admin)	442 South Second Street Hamilton, OH 45011	Main/Inmate Information Line: (513) 785-1345 Sheriff’s Administrative/Office Line: (513) 785-1000	24 hours a day, full week (Verify admin hours with the Sheriff’s Office.)
City of Middletown Jail	Municipal (Full-Service Jail)	One Donham Plaza Middletown, OH 45042	(513) 425-7748	24 hours a day, full week	No designated public email address. However, one can email the Middletown PD at dept_police@cityofmiddletown.org with their inquiries
Butler County Juvenile Detention Center	County (Juvenile)	280 North Fair Avenue Hamilton, OH 45011	(513) 887-3800	24 hours a day, full week	No designated public email address
Butler County Juvenile Rehabilitation Center	County (Juvenile)	280 North Fair Avenue Hamilton, OH 45011	(513) 887-3800	24 hours a day, full week	No designated public email address

How to Send Money to an Inmate in Butler County Corrections Center

Family and friends can support an inmate’s stay at the Butler County Corrections Center by depositing funds into their account. Inmates utilize these funds to purchase supplementary items from the commissary-beyond what the jail provides-such as snacks, clothing, stationery, personal hygiene products, and telephone cards.

Funds can be deposited for inmates using several methods: online, by phone, at the kiosk machine in the Corrections Center jail lobby, or at any nearby Walk-in Retailer. The BSCO Corrections Division’s Services page offers full details on how to use these convenient funding options.

Inmate Search by Jail Facility

To find an inmate at the Butler County Corrections Center, Court Street Jail, or Resolutions Jail, individuals can access the BSCO Corrections Division’s online jail roster. For inquiries concerning a person detained at the City of Middletown Jail, the municipal jail facility should be contacted directly.

However, inspecting juvenile offender records in Butler County is not that straightforward. As the Ohio Public Records Act and other applicable regulations (e.g., Ohio Juvenile Rule 32) restrict who can view these documents, only parties determined to have a legitimate interest are permitted access. These entities include the juvenile’s parent/legal guardian, counsel, law enforcement, authorized treatment providers, and court officials.

Facility Name	Availability of Public Inmate Search/Roster	How to Find Information	Limitations/Notes
Butler County Corrections Center, Court Street Jail, and Resolutions Jail	Yes	Access the BSCO Corrections Division’s online jail roster	Only public records are displayed.
City of Middletown Jail	Yes, but no online roster	Contact the jail directly at (513) 425-7748	Only public records are disseminated.
Butler County Juvenile Detention Center and Juvenile Rehabilitation Center	No	Contact the Juvenile Justice Center at (513) 887-3800 (phone) or 513) 887-3871 (fax)	Records are confidential per Ohio law. Access is restricted to parties who can demonstrate a legitimate connection to the juvenile.

Butler County Visitation Rules and Schedules

Visits to inmates at the Butler County Corrections Center, Court Street Jail, or Resolutions Jail are managed through a centralized system, primarily video. Approved visitors (e.g., family and friends) can stop by the main jail lobby located at 705 Hanover Street, Hamilton, to use video kiosks to communicate with an inmate. The visiting schedule is as follows:

Inmate Type	Visitation Days	Visitation Time Blocks
Last Name A - J	Saturday	9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Last Name K - Z	Sunday	9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Trustee	Thursday	7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Visitor Requirements:

• For an inmate visit to occur, the visitor must be on the inmate’s pre-approved list. Unauthorized visits are not permitted.
• Valid identification (e.g., state/federal ID, passport) must be presented by each visitor before being allowed into the visitation area.
• Minors (visitors under 18) must be escorted by an adult already approved on the inmate’s visitation list.

Limitations:

• The maximum allowed visiting time is 30 minutes.
• Inmates are limited to a maximum of three people on their visitation list; changes cannot be made to this list for 30 days. However, inmates with fewer than three people on their list may add another person at any time.

Visitors must arrive promptly for scheduled visits and adhere to all facility regulations. Visits may be subject to monitoring or recording by law enforcement and may be denied if a visitor poses a security risk, appears to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol, fails to present proper identification, or if the inmate declines the visit.

Mailing and Commissary Information

The BCSO Corrections Division permits inmates to send and receive unlimited correspondence (mail) from individuals outside the jail. However, to maintain the safety and security of staff, citizens, and inmates within county jail facilities, strict protocols govern these communications.

The address for mailing items to Butler County inmates is as follows:

[Inmate’s full name]

Butler County Sheriff’s Office

705 Hanover Street

Hamilton, OH 45011

Mail must include the sender’s proper return address and the correct postage.

The facility permits inmates to receive personal mail (like letters), legal correspondence (such as court documents or attorney mail), and packages. All incoming items are subject to inspection for contraband before delivery to the inmate. Note that while all items are opened and inspected, legal mail is specifically opened in the inmate’s presence. Contraband, if found, is confiscated and either appropriately disposed of or held as evidence for potential investigation or criminal prosecution. Items that are prohibited include obscene material, Polaroid photographs, glitter, perfumed paper, and any material that could compromise facility security.

To deposit funds for an inmate’s commissary purchases at any Butler County jail, one can refer to the section titled "How to Send Money to an Inmate in Butler County Corrections Center" located above.