Butte County CA Arrest Records Search | Jail & Court
Butte County, California · Booking logs, custody, reports, court cases and record relief
Trace a Butte County Arrest From the Weekly Booking Log to Court
Butte County publishes recent jail admissions in date-range booking-log PDFs. Those files document intake but do not prove that a person remains in custody or that the booking charge became a conviction.
Use this guide to locate the correct booking week, verify current custody, request the police report, read the Superior Court case and handle bail, visits, mail, calls, lawyers, victim services, California DOJ corrections and record cleaning.
BUTTE RECORD ROUTER
VERIFYING
BCSO BOOKING LOG
PDF
SELECT THE CORRECT WEEK
BUTTE SUPERIOR COURT
DISPOSITION
IDENTITY + OUTCOME VERIFIED
Arrest is not conviction. A booking log shows that a person was processed into the Butte County Jail during the listed period. It does not prove guilt, prosecution, current custody or the final court outcome.
Recent bookings
Published in weekly PDF date ranges.
Current custody
Confirm through VINE or the jail.
Jail telephone
530-552-1600.
Criminal court
One Court Street in Oroville.
California record review
DOJ processing fee is currently $25.
Choose the Butte County record that answers your question
BOOKING LOG PDF
Was the person booked?
Open the week containing the estimated arrest date and search the PDF for the surname.
Best for recent intake history and booking allegations.
VINE OR JAIL
Is the person held now?
Use a current custody check because weekly logs remain available after release.
Best for release, transfer and custody notifications.
ARRESTING AGENCY
What did officers report?
Request the incident report, arrest report or releasable supplements from the agency that made the arrest.
The jail does not own every police narrative.
SUPERIOR COURT
What happened to the charge?
Find the filed complaint, hearings, warrants, plea, dismissal, judgment and sentence.
Use for the prosecution and final disposition.
CALIFORNIA DOJ
What appears statewide?
Request your fingerprint-supported California criminal-history record to review accuracy.
Not a public search for another person.
Most reliable sequence: Open the correct booking week, save the identifying information, check current custody, identify the arresting agency and then match the booking to the court case.
How to search the Butte County booking logs
Butte County does not present the recent booking archive as one permanent name-search page. The Sheriff publishes separate PDF logs covering weekly date ranges.
Open the official BCSO Booking Logs page
Use the Sheriff’s county page rather than a private mugshot or background-check website.
Open current Butte County booking logs
Estimate the booking date
Use the known arrest date, incident date, court notice or family information.
Select the correct date-range PDF
Each link covers a different group of days. Open more than one week when the date is uncertain.
Use the PDF search command
On Windows press Ctrl + F. On Mac press Command + F. On a phone, use Find in Page.
Search the surname first
A surname-only search is less likely to miss a middle-name, suffix or spelling variation.
Review every possible entry
Common names can appear several times or belong to different people.
Record the booking details
Save the full name, booking date, listed charge, agency and identifying numbers displayed.
Repeat the search in nearby weeks
The arrest date and jail-booking date can fall on opposite sides of a weekly PDF cutoff.
Check custody separately
The person may have been released even though the historical booking remains in the PDF.
Search the Superior Court case
Use the booking information to find the filed criminal charges and disposition.
Older logs: Use the Sheriff-Coroner Booking Logs archive for earlier weekly PDFs. Select the booking-log archive and search by date range.
Confirm whether the person remains in Butte County Jail
Confirm the booking identity
Match the full name, booking period and charge before checking custody.
Open VINE
Choose California and search the person’s name or offender identifier.
Check current custody through VINE
Select the matching result
Confirm Butte County as the reporting or holding jurisdiction.
Review current status
Check whether the person is held, released or transferred.
Register for notifications when needed
VINE allows available custody-status notifications.
Call the jail when the situation is urgent
Provide the exact legal name and estimated booking date.
Call Butte County Jail: 530-552-1600
A release from custody does not mean the criminal case was dismissed. Continue to the court record for the formal result.
Understand each Butte County arrest field
| Field | What it identifies | What it does not prove | Next action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Booking date | When the person entered county jail processing. | The exact date of the alleged offense. | Use it to choose the correct PDF and court search range. |
| Full name | The identity entered during the booking. | That every matching court case belongs to that person. | Match additional identifiers and dates. |
| Booking or inmate number | An identifier connected to the detention event or person. | The final criminal outcome. | Use it for jail, mail and account questions. |
| Arresting agency | The Sheriff, police department or other agency responsible for the arrest. | The jail wrote the incident report. | Request the report from that agency. |
| Charge description | An allegation entered during arrest or intake. | What the District Attorney later filed. | Read the complaint or information in court. |
| Charge code | A statute or agency code associated with the booking allegation. | The final conviction code. | Compare it with the court charge entries. |
| Bail amount | A release amount associated with the listed charge. | Payment clears every charge, warrant or hold. | Confirm all cases and holds with the jail. |
| Release date | When the listed custody episode ended. | Dismissal, acquittal or innocence. | Find the final court disposition. |
| Hold or detainer | Another agency or court may control release. | The local bail amount is sufficient. | Ask which jurisdiction owns the hold. |
| Booking photograph | An intake photograph when publicly available. | Identity alone, prosecution or guilt. | Match official numbers and the court case. |
Verify the person before using the arrest record
Full first and last name match
Middle name, alias or suffix is consistent
Booking date matches the known event
Arresting agency matches the location
Booking or inmate number matches
Court filing follows the same arrest
Charge descriptions are reasonably consistent
Custody status matches the expected facility
Important California limitation: The Superior Court portal does not display dates of birth. A matching name alone is not enough to identify a defendant.
No Butte County booking or court result found?
The arrest is too recent
The newest weekly booking PDF may not have been posted yet.
The wrong booking week was opened
Check the PDF before and after the estimated date.
The name is recorded differently
Try the surname alone, a maiden name, alias, suffix or alternate spelling.
The person received a citation
Some incidents create a criminal court case without a county jail booking.
The arrest occurred outside Butte County
Search the jurisdiction where the person was actually booked.
The court case is not filed yet
Prosecutor review and court filing can occur after booking.
The case number uses a newer format
Cases after February 19, 2016 use year and case-type codes such as CF and CM.
The record is restricted
Juvenile, confidential, sealed and legally protected records may not appear.
Missing-booking call script
I am trying to confirm the booking or custody status of [full legal name]. The arrest may have occurred on [date] through [agency]. Can you confirm whether the person is being processed, currently held, released, transferred or listed under another spelling or identifier?
What happens after a Butte County arrest?
Law-enforcement incident
The Sheriff, city police, California Highway Patrol or another agency creates the incident and arrest records.
County jail booking
Corrections verifies identity, inventories property, enters allegations and checks warrants and holds.
Medical screening and classification
Jail staff assess medical needs, safety risks and appropriate housing.
Arraignment
The judge advises the defendant of the filed charges, addresses a plea and considers counsel and release.
District Attorney review
Prosecutors may file the arrest allegation, change it or decline prosecution.
Pretrial court proceedings
The docket may include amended charges, motions, discovery, warrants and hearing settings.
Disposition
Each count may end through dismissal, acquittal, plea, conviction, judgment or sentence.
Release, supervision or transfer
The person may be released, placed on probation, serve county time or transfer to CDCR.
Record correction or relief
Inaccurate information may be challenged, and eligible records may qualify for sealing or dismissal.
Request the arrest narrative from the correct agency
Identify the arresting agency
Use the booking log, citation, probable-cause paperwork or court case.
Confirm the agency created the report
A person may be housed at Butte County Jail even when Chico or Oroville Police made the arrest.
Name the exact document
Ask for the incident report, arrest report and specifically identified supplements.
Provide narrow identifiers
Include the full name, date, location, report number, booking information and court case number.
Explain your relationship when relevant
Victims, involved parties, defendants and the general public may receive different portions.
Ask for electronic delivery
Digital copies can reduce reproduction and mailing costs.
Set a cost limit
Request an estimate before processing exceeds a stated amount.
Ask for the basis of withheld material
Active investigation, victim privacy and confidential information may be redacted.
Copy-ready California Public Records Act request
I request an electronic copy of the releasable incident report, arrest report and identified supplements concerning [full legal name] for the incident or arrest on [date] at [location]. Known identifiers are agency report number [number], Butte County booking information [number or date] and Superior Court case number [number]. Please provide a written cost estimate before processing if charges will exceed $[amount], and identify the legal basis for material withheld or redacted.
Find the office that owns the arrest report
| Arresting agency | Records contact | Micro-step | Important note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butte County Sheriff | 530-552-5200 | Provide the incident number, date, location and involved name. | Records Office: 5 Gillick Way, Oroville. |
| Chico Police | 530-897-4910 | Use the Report/Incident Records Request or city public-record portal. | Records assistance is available through police-records@chicoca.gov. |
| Oroville Police | 530-538-2456 | Contact the Records Division with the case number and incident date. | Records hours are Tuesday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m., closed noon–1 p.m. |
| Paradise Police | 530-872-6161, extension 221 | Submit the signed police-record request online, by mail or in person. | Lobby hours are Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. |
| California Highway Patrol | Use the CHP office identified in the arrest paperwork | Request the CHP collision or arrest report from the responsible area office. | A CHP arrest can still result in Butte County Jail booking. |
| Butte Superior Court | 530-532-7011 | Request the complaint, orders, judgment or certified disposition. | The court does not provide the police investigative file. |
Find the filed charges and final court outcome
The Butte County court portal is live. When court staff update the case-management system, the public portal reflects the change.
Open the official Case Information page
Follow the Case Search button to the public portal.
Open Butte County court records
Do not register for an account
The court states that registration is not required for public case searches.
Search the case number first
This is safer and faster than relying on a common name.
Otherwise use Smart Search
Enter the defendant’s legal name and narrow the result by criminal case type.
Complete CAPTCHA when requested
The court does not support automated collection of portal information.
Match the booking timeline
Compare the filing date, charge and arresting agency with the booking log.
Open the register of actions
Review events in chronological order rather than relying only on the case-status label.
Find the charging document
Determine what prosecutors formally filed after the arrest.
Check amended charges
Later filings may add, reduce, replace or dismiss counts.
Locate the final disposition
Find dismissal, acquittal, plea, conviction, judgment and sentence for each count.
The portal does not display date of birth. Use the case number, filing date, charge, attorney, courthouse and arrest timeline to avoid confusing people with the same name.
Butte County Superior Court – Criminal Division
One Court Street
Oroville, CA 95965
Phone: 530-532-7011
One Court Street
Oroville, CA 95965
Phone: 530-532-7011
Understand Butte County criminal case numbers and abbreviations
Case-number format after February 19, 2016
CF
Criminal felony case.
Example: 26CF00001.
CM
Criminal misdemeanor case.
Example: 26CM00001.
CI
Criminal infraction case.
Example: 26CI00001.
| Code | Meaning | What to check next |
|---|---|---|
| ARRNMT | Arraignment | Plea, counsel and next hearing. |
| COM | Complaint | Formal charges filed by prosecution. |
| INF | Information | Felony charges formally pursued. |
| FTA | Failure to appear | Check for a later warrant or recall. |
| O/R | Own recognizance | Review all release conditions. |
| NG | Not guilty plea | This is a plea, not a final acquittal. |
| NC or NOLO | No contest | Review judgment and sentence. |
| JMT | Judgment | Open the judgment document when available. |
| SENT | Sentence | Review custody, probation, fines and conditions. |
| VOP | Violation of probation | Check the alleged violation and hearing result. |
A displayed date of January 1, 1900 generally means the information was converted from an older court system and the original field was unavailable.
Obtain an ordinary or certified criminal court record
Ordinary copy
Use for personal review, case preparation or general reference when certification is not required.
Certified copy
Use when a government agency, employer, licensing board or another court requires authenticated proof.
| Service | Published charge | When it applies |
|---|---|---|
| Regular copy | $0.50 per page | Ordinary court-document copy. |
| Certified copy | $40 per document plus copy pages | Official authenticated proof. |
| Search taking more than 10 minutes | $15 search fee | When staff must perform a longer record search. |
| Fee-waiver coverage | May cover ordinary and certified copies | When an approved California court fee waiver applies. |
Find the case number
Search the online portal before requesting staff assistance.
Identify the exact document
Examples include complaint, dismissal, minute order, plea, judgment or sentencing order.
Ask the recipient what it requires
Determine whether an online docket, ordinary copy or certified disposition is necessary.
Complete the court copy-request form
The Butte court lists a Form for Copy Requests under Records Forms.
Open Butte court records forms
Provide identifying details
Include the case number, defendant name, filing year and exact document.
Request a fee total
Older files may require additional search or retrieval.
Check a possible Butte County warrant safely
Identify the possible case number
Use the booking, citation, notice or previous court record.
Search the Superior Court portal
Open the register of actions for the matching criminal case.
Look for failure-to-appear entries
The abbreviation FTA can signal a missed appearance.
Read later entries too
A warrant-issued event may be followed by service, recall, withdrawal or another order.
Check city and outside-county courts
Municipal citations and warrants from other counties may not appear in the Butte case.
Confirm directly
Contact the criminal clerk, issuing agency or a defense lawyer before acting.
Never confront or attempt to detain anyone. A matching name, old warrant entry or delayed update can create a dangerous mistake.
Confirm every Butte County charge before posting bail
The Sheriff accepts cash, money orders, cashier’s checks or a bond from a licensed bail bondsman. Cashier’s checks and money orders must be payable to the specific court connected to the bail.
Verify the arrested person
Use the exact name and booking information.
List every charge and case
One booking can contain several bail amounts or release conditions.
Identify all holds
Ask whether another county, state agency, federal agency or court controls release.
Confirm the current amount
The court can change bail after the initial jail entry.
Confirm the correct payee
Money orders and cashier’s checks must name the specific court.
Verify a private bondsman
Confirm California licensing and obtain the premium and collateral rules in writing.
Keep complete proof
Save the receipt, contract, booking information and court date.
Allow release processing
The jail handbook states that release after court can take up to eight hours when there are no remaining holds.
Bail-verification call script
I am calling about [full legal name], booked on approximately [date]. Please confirm every active charge, the current bail type and amount, all outside holds, the correct court payee and whether another court order is required before release.
Request a lawyer after a Butte County arrest
A defendant may request a court-appointed criminal defense attorney at the first court appearance, called arraignment.
Person remains in jail
- Tell jail or court staff that appointed counsel is requested.
- Do not discuss case facts on ordinary recorded calls.
- Attend the arraignment and answer financial-eligibility questions accurately.
- Confirm the appointed lawyer’s name before relying on representation.
- Use approved confidential attorney communication.
Person was released
- Check the next hearing through the court portal.
- Appear at the arraignment unless the court or lawyer confirms otherwise.
- Ask the judge for appointed counsel.
- Complete any requested financial declaration.
- Keep contact information current with the court and lawyer.
Butte County uses a Public Defender Consortium rather than a traditional county Public Defender department. Appointment is handled through the criminal court.
Butte County Superior Court Criminal Division
One Court Street, Oroville, CA 95965
Phone: 530-532-7011
One Court Street, Oroville, CA 95965
Phone: 530-532-7011
Get case information, compensation help and custody alerts
Collect the available identifiers
Have the police report number, defendant name, booking date and court case number.
Contact the Victim Assistance Bureau
Advocates explain victims’ rights, court procedures and case status.
Open Butte County victim services
Ask about California Victim Compensation
Advocates can assist with eligible medical, dental, counseling, relocation, wage-loss, security and funeral expenses.
Request restitution guidance
Keep bills, receipts, repair estimates and proof of economic losses.
Register for custody notification
Use VINE when the defendant is held in Butte County Jail.
Track the court case
Search the Superior Court portal for current public hearings and case events.
Butte County Victim Assistance Bureau
25 County Center Drive, Suite 218
Oroville, CA 95965
Phone: 530-552-5600
Fax: 530-534-8301
Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
25 County Center Drive, Suite 218
Oroville, CA 95965
Phone: 530-552-5600
Fax: 530-534-8301
Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
VINE telephone registration
877-411-5588
877-411-5588
Schedule a Butte County Jail visit correctly
Butte County permits two 45-minute visiting periods per inmate each week: one Saturday visit and one Sunday visit.
Confirm current custody
Use VINE or call the jail before planning the visit.
Confirm the housing location
The Main Jail and Expansion Jail, also called NORA, use separate schedules.
Open the official visiting schedules
Select the schedule matching the person’s housing facility.
Open Main Jail and NORA schedules
Arrive 45 minutes early
Staff need time for registration and to bring the incarcerated person to the visiting area.
Bring valid government photo identification
Accepted examples include a state driver license, state identification card, military identification or passport.
Prepare minors correctly
Visitors under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Guardians must provide supporting legal documents.
Divide the visit time among adults
Any number of people may be listed for the allotted period, but only one adult at a time may enter and visit.
Use video visitation when appropriate
Butte County currently publishes video visitation at $0.25 per minute.
Avoid denial at the Butte County Jail
Identity and arrival
- Bring valid government photo identification.
- Arrive 45 minutes before the scheduled start.
- Use only the assigned visiting period.
- Communicate only with the person you signed up to visit.
Prohibited items
- No video or audio recording devices.
- No food or beverages.
- No firearms, weapons or explosives.
- No alcohol on Sheriff’s Office property.
Clothing and conduct
- Wear a shirt and shoes.
- Avoid suggestive or scant clothing.
- Visitors and belongings are subject to search.
- Follow staff instructions throughout the visit.
People currently on SWAP, Alternative Custody Supervision or Sheriff’s Parole, and people released from incarceration during the previous 30 days, are not permitted to visit.
A person on active parole or previously convicted of a felony and confined in a California state prison must obtain prior written permission from the Jail Commander before entering Sheriff’s Office grounds.
Send mail to Butte County Jail without rejection
Mailing format
Incarcerated Person’s Name
7 Gillick Way
Oroville, CA 95965
Incarcerated Person’s Name
7 Gillick Way
Oroville, CA 95965
The jail handbook states that housing location and inmate identification number are not required in the mailing address.
Generally permitted
- Ordinary letters.
- Legal mail from qualifying senders.
- Newspapers and magazines sent by a supplier.
- New paperback books sent directly by an approved book supplier.
- Secure electronic mail through the selected vendor.
Do not send
- Food.
- Greeting cards.
- Polaroid photographs.
- Stationery or postage stamps.
- Cash, personal checks or money orders.
- Hardcover or used books.
- Amazon book packages.
Mail can also be rejected for
Stickers or mailing labels
Lipstick or perfume
Unknown substances
Contraband
Obscene or inflammatory content
Nudity or violent material
Mail from another locked institution without approval
Packages not allowed by jail policy
Incoming mail is opened and searched for security. Mail in a language other than English may be reasonably delayed. Processing occurs on weekdays, excluding weekends and holidays.
Set up Butte County Jail communication
Jail telephones are available to incarcerated people from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Staff do not accept incoming personal calls or deliver ordinary messages.
| Service | Current published charge | Important rule |
|---|---|---|
| Local call | $0.07 per minute | The incarcerated person initiates the call. |
| California intrastate call | $0.07 per minute | Provider account or accepted collect method may be required. |
| Interstate call | $0.07 per minute | Domestic rates include specified U.S. territories. |
| International debit call | Cost plus $0.21 per minute | Available through the debit program when permitted. |
| Video visitation | $0.25 per minute | Schedule through the approved provider. |
| Secure email | $0.25 per message | Messages are not privileged legal communication. |
| Picture secure email | $2.05 per message | Images remain subject to review and rejection. |
Create the approved provider account
Use ICSolutions for telephone services.
Open ICSolutions
Select prepaid collect or debit calling
Prepaid collect funds calls to one telephone number. Debit funds can allow calls to county-approved numbers.
Confirm the correct person
Use the exact name and identifying information before depositing.
Keep the transaction confirmation
Save the account, amount, date and recipient details.
Do not discuss confidential defense strategy
Personal calls and electronic messages may be monitored or recorded.
Add money to a Butte County Jail account
Confirm the exact incarcerated person
Use the booking name and information supplied by the jail.
Choose an approved deposit method
Deposit online, through the mobile app, by telephone or at the 24-hour lobby kiosk.
Open Access Corrections
Select California and the Butte County facility.
Deposit through Access Corrections
Review the provider fee
The service charge depends on the deposit amount and channel.
Deposit before the commissary cutoff
Funds must be in the account before 4:00 p.m. Sunday for the weekly commissary order.
Keep the receipt
Save the recipient, amount and transaction number.
| Deposit | Web/mobile card | Telephone card | Lobby card | Lobby cash |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $0.01–$19.99 | $4.95 | $6.95 | $4.95 | $4.00 |
| $20–$99.99 | $7.95 | $9.95 | $7.95 | $4.00 |
| $100–$199.99 | $9.95 | $11.95 | $9.95 | $4.00 |
| $200–$300 | $11.95 | $13.95 | $11.95 | $4.00 |
Maximum deposit is $300 per day
Trust-account balance cannot exceed $950
Commissary spending limit is $100 per week
No personal checks, cash or money orders by mail
Lobby kiosk accepts cash, credit and debit
Telephone deposits: 866-345-1884
Understand release processing, SWAP and ACS
Release after court
Release paperwork can take up to eight hours when no holds remain.
Scheduled sentence release
People who finish a sentence without holds are normally released between 8:00 and 10:00 a.m.
Release-date calculation
A full time computation can take one to four weeks after sentencing on all cases.
SWAP
The Sheriff’s Work Alternative Program allows eligible people to work in the community instead of serving jail time.
ACS
Alternative Custody Supervision allows eligible sentenced people to serve time at home with electronic monitoring.
Sheriff’s Parole
An eligible person serving a sentence of 60 days or more may apply after serving at least one-quarter of the sentence.
Use CDCR after transfer from the county jail
Use CIRIS for
- A person currently incarcerated in a CDCR institution.
- The CDCR number.
- Current institution.
- Admission date.
- County of commitment.
- Parole-eligible month and year when available.
Do not use CIRIS alone for
- A recent Butte County Jail booking.
- A person awaiting trial in county custody.
- The complete criminal court file.
- The official judgment.
- Every California arrest.
Open CIRIS and accept the disclaimer
CIRIS is the official CDCR public locator.
Search California state custody
Search by CDCR number when known
A correctional identifier is safer than a common name.
Otherwise search the legal name
Use age-range filters to separate possible matches.
Record the current institution
State-prison mail, visits and deposits depend on the assigned facility.
Return to the Butte court judgment
CIRIS is an informational custody locator, not an official conviction document.
CDCR Identification Unit: 916-445-6713
Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Pacific
Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Pacific
Request your own California DOJ record
California DOJ does not provide a public statewide rap-sheet search for another person. The Record Review process is for the person who is the subject of the fingerprint-supported record.
California resident
- Download the Record Review Live Scan form.
- Complete personal identifying information.
- Use a California Live Scan location.
- Pay the $25 DOJ processing fee unless waived.
- Pay any separate fingerprint rolling fee.
Outside California
- Use the manual fingerprint-card process.
- Include complete personal information.
- Include the required payment.
- Mail the packet to the DOJ Record Review section.
- Allow mailing time in addition to processing.
Open the official DOJ Record Review page
Read the resident or out-of-state instructions.
Start California criminal-record review
Schedule Live Scan when required
Butte Sheriff Live Scan is appointment-only.
Use the Record Review service code
Do not substitute an employment or licensing fingerprint form.
Review every arrest and disposition
Compare the DOJ entry with the Butte booking and court file.
Do not give the personal DOJ copy to an unauthorized employer
California law limits demands for and distribution of personal Record Review copies.
Butte Sheriff Records and Live Scan
5 Gillick Way, Oroville, CA 95965
Appointment line: 530-552-5200
Records hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
5 Gillick Way, Oroville, CA 95965
Appointment line: 530-552-5200
Records hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Correct a wrong arrest, identity or disposition
Identify where the error appears
Compare the booking log, police report, Superior Court docket and DOJ Record Review.
Save the incorrect entry
Keep the PDF week, URL, date viewed, report number and court case number.
Obtain the controlling proof
Examples include a certified dismissal, amended judgment, agency correction or identity document.
Correct the originating agency first
A wrong arrest name or charge submission may require correction by the arresting agency.
Correct the court source when necessary
Contact the Butte criminal clerk about an inaccurate court entry or missing disposition.
Complete DOJ Record Review
A DOJ challenge begins after receiving your fingerprint-supported criminal-history record.
Use form BCIA 8706
The Claim of Alleged Inaccuracy or Incompleteness is included when criminal information appears.
Attach supporting documents
Explain precisely which entry is wrong and what the correct information should show.
Recheck all connected systems
One correction may not automatically update every government or private database.
Correction is different from sealing. Correct a record when information is factually wrong. Use sealing or dismissal when the information is accurate but may qualify for legal relief.
Seal an arrest or dismiss an eligible conviction
California record relief does not always erase the historical event from every government system. The legal result depends on the statute and court order.
Arrest with no conviction
Penal Code section 851.91 may allow sealing when no charges were filed, charges were dismissed, diversion was completed or the person was acquitted.
Misdemeanor dismissal
An eligible conviction may be dismissed using form CR-180, with form CR-181 submitted for the judge’s decision.
Felony dismissal or reduction
Eligibility depends on the sentence, probation, parole, pending cases and whether the offense can be reduced.
Automatic relief
DOJ reviews records for statutory automatic relief, but automatic relief may add a notation rather than physically remove the record.
Juvenile sealing
Juvenile records use separate court and probation procedures and forms.
Immigration warning
Non-citizens should obtain advice from a lawyer familiar with both criminal and immigration law before filing.
Arrest sealing under Penal Code section 851.91
Arrest with no charges filed
Charges filed and later dismissed
Diversion completed and charges dismissed
Deferred entry of judgment completed
Trial ended in not guilty
No statutory disqualification applies
Collect every booking and case number
Use the Sheriff logs, police report and Superior Court portal.
Obtain the final disposition
Do not rely only on a case-status label.
Request your DOJ record when useful
Check whether automatic relief or a missing disposition already appears.
Select the correct relief path
Arrest sealing, conviction dismissal, reduction and juvenile sealing use different procedures.
Use the current forms
Arrest sealing uses CR-409 and CR-410. Conviction dismissal generally uses CR-180 and CR-181.
Check the Butte local packet
The court provides an expungement form packet for self-represented filers.
Open the Butte expungement packet
File in the criminal case
Use the Butte Superior Court case number and current filing instructions.
Request a fee waiver when eligible
An approved fee waiver may cover filing and court-copy costs.
Attend a hearing when required
Bring the petition, certified dispositions and evidence supporting eligibility.
Keep certified copies of the order
Use them to verify updates with the court, arresting agency, Sheriff and DOJ.
Recheck public systems after processing
Confirm the court index, booking-related public information and DOJ record reflect the relief granted.
Butte County jail, records and court contact board
Butte County Jail
7 Gillick Way
Oroville, CA 95965
Oroville, CA 95965
Sheriff Main Office
5 Gillick Way
Oroville, CA 95965
Oroville, CA 95965
Sheriff Records / Live Scan
Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Superior Court Criminal Division
One Court Street
Oroville, CA 95965
Oroville, CA 95965
District Attorney
25 County Center Drive, Suite 245
Oroville, CA 95965
Oroville, CA 95965
Victim Assistance Bureau
25 County Center Drive, Suite 218
Oroville, CA 95965
Oroville, CA 95965
Alternative Custody
ACS: 530-538-7545
SWAP: 530-538-7819
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Confirm before traveling: Recheck current custody, housing, visit eligibility, the correct courthouse, office hours, identification requirements and whether an appointment is required.
What this Butte County guide solves without sending users away
Booking-log workflow
Weekly PDF selection, surname searching, nearby-week checks, archive access and current-custody verification.
Court verification
Portal coverage years, live updates, case-number formats, abbreviations, missing DOB safeguards and copy requests.
Agency routing
Butte Sheriff, Chico Police, Oroville Police, Paradise Police, CHP and court-record responsibilities.
Jail rules
Bail methods, release timing, weekend visits, identification, visitor exclusions, mail and packages.
Communication and money
Call rates, video visits, secure messages, deposit fees, trust limits and commissary deadlines.
California record relief
DOJ Record Review, error challenges, arrest sealing, conviction dismissal, automatic relief and local forms.
Butte County arrest-record questions answered
How do I search Butte County arrest records?
Open the Sheriff’s booking-log page, select the PDF covering the estimated booking date and search the surname. Verify custody separately and then search the court case.
Are the weekly booking logs live custody records?
No. They document bookings during a date range. Use VINE or call the jail to determine whether the person remains held.
How do I search older bookings?
Use the Sheriff-Coroner Booking Logs archive and select an earlier weekly PDF by date.
How do I find a Butte County criminal court case?
Use the Superior Court Case Information page. Search by case number when possible or use Smart Search and filter for a criminal case.
What do CF and CM mean in a case number?
CF identifies a criminal felony case. CM identifies a criminal misdemeanor case. CI identifies a criminal infraction.
Where do I request the police report?
Request it from the arresting agency. A Sheriff, Chico Police, Oroville Police or Paradise Police arrest report remains with that agency.
How many jail visits are allowed?
The jail permits two 45-minute visits each week, one on Saturday and one on Sunday, subject to the housing schedule and facility rules.
What is the inmate mailing address?
Address ordinary correspondence to the person’s name at 7 Gillick Way, Oroville, California 95965.
How much is a California DOJ personal record review?
The current DOJ processing fee is $25, plus any separate Live Scan rolling fee. A DOJ fee waiver may be available.
Can a Butte County arrest be sealed?
An arrest that did not result in conviction may qualify under Penal Code section 851.91. Some convictions may qualify for dismissal through a different court process.