Superior Court of California, County of Butte

Due to the Shelter In Place Order issued by the Governor of California and the recommendation of the Federal Government to limit gatherings of more than 10 people, the Court substantially closed to the public from March 23, 2020 through March 27, 2020 and reopened the week of March 30, 2020, with reduced services and limited access. For additional information please select one of the links below: (Haga clic aquí para español)

Additional Information

Criminal

Public phones are open during regular business hours (8:30 am – 4:00 pm) and Public Counters at the Oroville Courthouse are open for reduced hours 8:30 am – 2:00 pm.

Most matters scheduled between March 30 – June 12 wherein the Defendant is not currently in custody at the Butte County Jail have been or will be rescheduled to a future date. Notices will be mailed to the defendant and/or their attorney. You can also look up your case online to find your new appearance date.

Only case parties and participants (e.g. District Attorney, Probation, Defense Counsel) will be permitted into the Courtroom at this time. Spectators and family members will be excluded in order to meet the current social distancing requirements.

If you have a citation, own recognizance release, or Bail Bond with an appearance date on a Friday morning at 8:30 am on or before June 12th, do NOT appear. If a complaint has been filed, your case will be continued and you will be sent a Notice to Appear with a new Court date. If no complaint has been filed, your OR release will be discharged or your Bail Bond will be exonerated, and a Notice to Appear will be sent if a complaint is filed in the future.

If you need to make a payment on a previously imposed sentence you can make your payment online. If your case is not available online, you may pay by mail or contact the Court by phone during the above hours.

If you are represented by an attorney, please contact your attorney for additional information.