Butte County Background Check Records

Butte County background check records are available through the sheriff and Superior Court. This Northern California county has about 210,000 residents and includes Chico, home to California State University, Chico. Oroville is the county seat. The sheriff offers Live Scan with a $37 rolling fee. This guide explains how to access criminal records in Butte County.

Butte County Sheriff Live Scan

The Butte County Sheriff provides Live Scan fingerprinting services. The rolling fee is $37 per person. Call (530) 552-5200 for hours and location information. The sheriff office is in Oroville near the county courthouse.

On top of the rolling fee, you pay $32 to the state DOJ and $17 to the FBI for federal records. Total cost is about $86 for a complete check. This is a bit higher than some other Northern California counties. The sheriff serves the unincorporated areas and provides services to anyone in the county.

Private Live Scan operators serve Butte County, especially in the Chico area. With CSU Chico bringing students who need background checks, there is good demand for services. Use the DOJ locator to find all certified sites near you.

Butte County Court Records

Butte Superior Court handles criminal cases for the county. The main courthouse is in Oroville. There is also a court facility in Chico. You can search cases and request copies of documents from either location.

Certified copies cost $40 per document. Regular copies have per page fees. Contact the clerk for specific pricing. Criminal records are public unless sealed by court order. The court handles cases from across the county including Chico, Oroville, Paradise, and Gridley.

Butte County was heavily impacted by the 2018 Camp Fire that destroyed Paradise. Court operations have since stabilized. Contact the clerk for current hours and procedures.

Live Scan in Butte County Cities

Butte County has five incorporated cities. Chico is the largest with about 100,000 people. Other cities include Oroville, Paradise, Gridley, and Biggs. Chico has its own police department while other areas rely on the sheriff.

Chico Police may offer Live Scan services. Contact them directly to check current availability. Private operators in Chico serve the college population and residents. The Oroville area has fewer private options but the sheriff is available.

Note: Paradise has been rebuilding since the Camp Fire. Services there may be limited.

Butte County Background Check Fees

Fees in Butte County include state charges plus local fees. The DOJ charges $32. The FBI charges $17. The sheriff rolling fee is $37.

Total costs for a full state and federal check run about $86 at the sheriff. Private operators may have different prices. Court fees follow standard California rates with $40 for certified copies.

Nearby California Counties

Butte County is in Northern California's Sacramento Valley. Highway 99 and Highway 70 are major routes through the county.

Neighboring counties include Tehama County to the north, Plumas County to the east, Yuba County to the south, Sutter County to the southwest, and Glenn County to the west.

Major Cities in Butte County

These cities are in Butte County. Criminal cases go through Butte Superior Court. Click a city for local background check info.