The Corrections Division oversees the operation of the 614 bed county jail and other inmate-related programs. With an average daily population of over 540 inmates, the Butte County Jail is the largest county correctional facility north of Sacramento. Corrections Division staff supervise and care for inmates within the jail by providing for their safety, security, and basic needs.
The Corrections Division includes a number of specialized working groups and units. These include:
- Inmate support services (e.g. chaplains and drug and alcohol abuse counselors)
- Sheriff's Road Crew
- Jail Medical Unit
- Gang Unit
- Classification Unit
- Inmate Transportation and Extradition Unit,
- Food preparation and laundry services
The Corrections also includes an Alternative Custody Supervision (ACS) unit responsible for supervising offenders released from the jail and placed into the community. Prior to being placed in the program, the offenders are assessed to determine the level of risk their release would pose to public safety. If the risk is determined to be reasonable, and the offender meets other program requirements, he or she may be accepted into the program. Currently the program has the capacity to supervise 200 offenders. Correctional Deputies assigned to the ACS unit supervise the offenders by conducting regular and unannounced home visits; ensure compliance with the terms and conditions of release and provide basic case management. The ACS unit uses both Radio Frequency (RF) and Global Positioning System (GPS) equipped ankle bracelets to monitor offenders released to the Sheriff's Alternative Custody program. Offenders are required to remain at their residence, unless they are working, attending classes or have permission to leave.
The Sheriff's Office also has a Day Reporting Center (DRC), where offenders released to the ACS program meet with Correctional Deputies and programming staff to participate in evidenced based classes designed to address their individual criminogenic needs and reduce recidivism. Offenders have access to a variety of services and programs at the DRC.
Information About Inmate Release
The general public can register with VINE to receive custody status updates on offenders and court case changes.
- IC Solutions Prepaid Collect program: Friends and Family may set up a prepaid account to permit funds be deposited for future telephone calls to their telephone number, only
- Call Center Debit program: Friends and family can deposit funds to an inmate's debit calling account. These transactions allows the inmates to call any county approved telephone number
- Voicemail Messaging program: Friends and family can leave a 30 second voicemail message for their inmate by setting up a prepaid account
Deposits can be made via the phone or internet using a credit or debit card, through Western Union, or by mailing in a check or money order to:
ICSolutions
PrePaid Account Set Up
2200 Danbury Street
San Antonio, TX 78217
ICSolutions Website
Calling Rates (Domestic Rates)
Domestic rates are calls originated and terminated within the United States.
| Call Type | Per Minute Charge |
| Local | $0.07 |
| Intrastate/IntraLATA | $0.07 |
| Intrastate/InterLATA | $0.07 |
| Interstate | $0.07 |
| International (Debit only) | * Cost + $0.21 |
Domestic interstate rates apply for calls to U.S. territories including American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands,
Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands. All non-U.S. destinations are rated as international.
| Video Visitation $0.25 per minute |
| Secure Email $0.25 per message |
| Picture Secure Email $2.05 per message |
Inmates
Download the Jail Inmate Handbook (PDF)
California Title 15
Items We Accept for Inmates
If you wish to send an inmate a magazine, book or newspaper, they must be sent directly from the publisher (no local companies). Paperback books delivered directly from the manufacturer are the only books allowed. No Hardback books will be accepted. No other articles or packages will be accepted (this includes stamps, envelopes, etc.).
Money for Accounts
Funds can be deposited to inmate's accounts through TouchPay. TouchPay offers online payments using a debit or credit card, kiosk payments, as well as telephone payments for a nominal processing fee. Funds will be credited to the inmate's account approximately 30 minutes upon completion of the transaction.
TouchPay provides the following payment options:
- Online: at the TouchPay Portal
- Lobby Kiosks: (24 hours a day) cash/credit/debit card transactions (located in the lobby of the jail)
- Toll Free Call: 866-232-1899, the site ID number is 795965
Standard Fee Structure for Electronic Deposits
| Amount Deposited | Kiosk | Phone | Online | Cash |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $0.01 to $19.99 | $2.95 | $3.95 | $2.95 | $3 |
| $20 to $99.99 | $5.95 | $6.95 | $5.95 | $3 |
| $100 to $199 | $7.95 | $8.95 | $7.95 | $3 |
| $200 to $300 | $9.95 | $10.95 | $9.95 | $3 |
Prescription Medications
If an inmate is presently taking any Medication, you can bring it to the Jail Office for the Medical Unit to verify that the person has a prescription for it. If so, the medication will be turned over to the Jail Physician for review, and dispensed at the discretion of the Medical Unit.
Inmate Correspondence
To write to an inmate address the envelope as follows:
(Inmate's Name)
7 Gillick Way
Oroville, CA 95965
View the Mail Rules.
Additionally, you may use the Secure Mail System to email inmates in the Butte County Jail.
Telephone Usage
The telephones are on between 10 am and 10 pm for the inmates to make collect calls. We will not accept calls or take messages for inmates.
Sentence Alternative Housing
The Sheriff's Work Alternative Program (SWAP) Office is located in the East Facility. The program consists of working in the community rather than serving time in custody.
The Alternative Custody Supervision (ACS) program allows inmates to serve their sentence at home while being monitored by an ankle bracelet and a device connected to your phone. There is a fee associated with each of these programs, which is nonrefundable.
Personal Clothing
We do not accept any clothing for inmates except for Jury Trial Clothes. We will not accept the clothing until we have received paperwork from the court confirming a Jury Trial.
Inmate Commissary
Inmates are allowed to spend $100 a week on commissary. The money must be in their account before 4 pm on Sunday evening. They are allowed to buy stamps, paper, hygiene items and snacks from the commissary. Visit the Online Commissary.
Bail Information
We accept only cash, money orders, cashier's checks, or a bond from a licensed Bail Bondsman. Cashier's checks and money orders should be made out to the specific court which the person is bailing out of.
Visiting
Important Notice: Effective April, 3rd, 2023 the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has revised their masking framework. Masking is no longer required for inmate visitation.
The Butte County Jail allows 2, 45 minute visits per week, per inmate. Visiting is on Saturdays and Sundays. The visiting schedule can be downloaded at:
- Jail Visiting Schedule (PDF)
- Public Visiting Rules
- Video Visitation Link
Convicted Felons are not allowed on the Jail premises without prior written permission of the Jail Administrator. Access the Application for Visiting Approval (PDF).
Block Your Phone Number
When receiving a phone call from the Butte County Jail, there is an option during the voice prompt that will allow you to block your phone from receiving phone calls. Be aware that blocking your phone from receiving calls blocks all calls from the Butte County Jail. Issues with the phone system should be directed to ICSolutions.
