BUTTE COUNTY · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
C
12/24
Butte County gets a C.
Strong CPRA on paper. Booking-photo posting on social media restricted for non-violent misdemeanors (AB 1475); other booking photos still releasable.
Note: Statewide grade applies — no separate local grade yet computed for Butte County.
COMPUTED 2026-06-19 04:48 UTC · SCORE 12/24
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- → https://www.courts.ca.gov/find-my-court.htm [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-06-19 04:38 UTC]
- → https://ciris.mt.cdcr.ca.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-06-19 04:38 UTC]
- → https://meganslaw.ca.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-06-19 04:38 UTC]
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| CIVIL 3:26-cv-03577 | Marquez-Rodriguez v. Blanche et al | 06/18/2026 |
| CIVIL 3:26-cv-03594 | Radhakrishnan et al v. United States Citizenship & Immigration Services et al | 06/18/2026 |
| CRIMINAL 3:26-cr-02334-1 | USA v. Europa Rodriguez | 06/18/2026 |
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| CRIMINAL 3:26-cr-10055-1 | USA v. Lopez Prado | 06/18/2026 |
| CRIMINAL 3:26-cr-02351-1 | USA v. Ballard | 06/18/2026 |
| CRIMINAL 3:26-cr-02333-1 | USA v. Roman | 06/18/2026 |
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Cities in Butte County
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How can one find out why the police were called to a specific location?▼
To find out why police were called to a specific Oroville location, four sources. (1) **Butte County Sheriff's Office Media Bulletins / Daily Activity Log** at https://bcso.citizenrims.com/bulletins — public log of every call: time, location (street/cross-street, mile-marker, etc.), call type (e.g., 'Traffic Stop', 'Suspicious Subject'), and disposition ('Log Note Only', 'Report Taken', 'Citation Issued'). Updated continuously, free, no account. (2) **Crime mapping** at https://bcso.citizenrims.com/ — visual map of recent calls and incidents in unincorporated Oroville and surrounding Butte County. **Records Unit**: (530) 552-5200. (3) **Oroville Mercury-Register Police Logs** at https://www.orovillemr.com/tag/police-logs/ — daily aggregated logs from BCSO and Oroville PD. (4) **Oroville Police Department** for incidents inside city limits — 2055 Lincoln St, Oroville CA 95966, phone (530) 538-2448. CPRA request for incident report typically $0.10–$0.25/page, often waived for direct parties (victims). For an active call, the **dispatch CAD log** is the source. **CPRA limits**: under Cal. Gov. Code § 7923.600 and Penal Code § 6254(f), incident reports are public except for active investigations, juvenile records, sealed/confidential matters, and identifying victim info in some categories (sex offenses, DV). **Body-cam audio/video** of officer-involved shootings releasable within 45 days under SB 1421 / AB 748. **Tip**: if you're trying to find a specific call (e.g., 'why was BCSO at my neighbor's house on April 12'), use the call-log search by date + cross-street rather than name — names are often redacted in early-release logs. Sources: Butte County Sheriff Bulletins, Butte County CitizenRIMS, Oroville Mercury-Register, Cal. Gov. Code § 7920.
What's the right way to do a background check on someone in Butte?▼
Two main paths in Butte County, California, depending on the depth you need. **Path one — California DOJ criminal history record review** (your own record only) at https://oag.ca.gov/fingerprints. Get a Live Scan fingerprint capture at any participating fingerprint vendor or police department, complete BCIA 8016RR form, pay **$25 state DOJ fee** plus a rolling fee (typically $20–$50 at vendors like Certifix or A1 Live Scan). For an FBI national check: add the federal fee. Fee waivers may apply if you can't afford it (https://oag.ca.gov/fingerprints/record-review/fee-waiver). Turnaround 5–10 business days. **Path two — court records** (third-party visible) at Butte County Superior Court https://www.butte.courts.ca.gov/online-services/case-information — free public case search by name; covers Civil, Criminal, Family Law, Probate, Small Claims; sealed/juvenile excluded. **Path three — local arrest blotter**: Butte County Sheriff Booking Logs at https://www.buttecounty.net/1723/BCSO-Booking-Logs; Chico PD records at https://www.chico.ca.us/police; Paradise PD at https://www.townofparadise.com/police; Oroville PD at (530) 538-2448. **Path four — sex offender check** (Megan's Law): https://meganslaw.ca.gov — searchable by name, address, or zip. **For employment use**, you cannot pull someone else's CA DOJ record without a permissible-use justification under Penal Code § 11105 — most employers go through a Live-Scan-authorized agency or an FCRA-compliant vendor (Checkr, Sterling, GoodHire) which wraps state, FBI, court, county, and MVR. **Limits**: CA DOJ check covers California convictions; federal cases require PACER ($0.10/page); juvenile and sealed records excluded. Sources: California DOJ, Butte County Superior Court, BCSO, California Megan's Law.
How do I find out if someone is divorced in Butte?▼
To find out if someone is divorced in Butte County, California — two questions to settle first: where was the divorce filed, and what's the purpose. **Best path**: (1) **Butte County Superior Court Case Search** at https://www.butte.courts.ca.gov/online-services/case-information — free name search of Family Law cases, returns case number, parties, file date, and disposition (Judgment of Dissolution = divorce granted). Family Law branch at the Oroville Courthouse, 1 Court St, Oroville CA 95965, phone (530) 532-7002 (main) or (530) 532-7045 (Family Law). The Chico Courthouse at 1775 Concord Ave handles some family-law calendar dates as well. (2) **California Courts statewide search** is fragmented — most Superior Courts have their own portals; if you don't know which county filed, search Butte first then expand to neighbors (Glenn, Tehama, Shasta, Plumas, Yuba, Sutter, Colusa). (3) **For a certified divorce decree copy**: order from the Clerk's office at the courthouse where the case was filed — **certified copy fee $40 first 5 pages + $0.50 each additional page** (Cal. Gov. Code § 70626). (4) **California Department of Public Health** issues divorce certificates for ALL divorces filed 1962–1984 only ($16 each); divorces from 1985 onward are obtained ONLY from the Superior Court Clerk in the filing county. **What's not visible**: sealed cases (DV-related, certain financial-disclosure orders, family files involving minors). **Older cases** (pre-2000) often require an in-person archive request. Sources: Butte County Superior Court, California Courts, California Department of Public Health, Cal. Gov. Code § 70626.
How do I find court records in Chico?▼
Court records for Chico, California are with the **Butte County Superior Court**, which serves all of Butte County including Chico, Oroville, Paradise, and Gridley. **Free public case search** at https://www.butte.courts.ca.gov/online-services/case-information — covers Civil, Criminal, Family Law, Probate, Small Claims, and Traffic; non-confidential, non-sealed cases. **Two physical courthouses**: (1) **Chico Courthouse** at 1775 Concord Ave, Chico CA 95928. (2) **Oroville Courthouse** at 1 Court St, Oroville CA 95965, main line (530) 532-7002, criminal division (530) 532-7011. **Document copies**: order from the Clerk's office at the appropriate courthouse — certified copy is **$40.00** for the first 5 pages + $0.50 each additional page (Cal. Gov. Code § 70626); non-certified $0.50 per page. **eFiling and tentative rulings** at https://www.butte.courts.ca.gov/online-services. **What's not visible**: sealed cases (juvenile, certain DV orders, expunged records, family-court files involving minors), confidential CHRI. **Statewide consolidator** for case info across California counties: most Superior Courts publish their own portals; California Courts at https://www.courts.ca.gov has a directory of every county court. **Federal cases** (separate system): PACER at https://pacer.uscourts.gov, $0.10 per page (capped $3 per document). **Older cases** (pre-2000) often require an in-person archive request — call the Clerk first to confirm if the file has been digitized. **Self-Help Center** for procedure questions: https://www.butte.courts.ca.gov/self-help/online-resources. Sources: Butte County Superior Court, California Courts, Cal. Gov. Code § 70626.
How do I find arrest records in Chico?▼
Recent arrests in Chico are handled by either the **Chico Police Department** or the **Butte County Sheriff's Office (BCSO)**. **Three sources, in order of speed**: (1) **BCSO Booking Logs** at https://www.buttecounty.net/1723/BCSO-Booking-Logs — official county jail booking log; updated regularly. The BCSO crime/calls dashboard at https://bcso.citizenrims.com/ is searchable by name and shows recent bookings, charges, and arresting agency. **BCSO Records Unit**: (530) 552-5200; mailing 5 Gillick Way, Oroville CA 95965. The Butte County Jail in Oroville has typical weekly bookings around 150–200 people. (2) **Chico Police Department** for city-limits arrests — 1460 Humboldt Rd, Chico CA 95928, phone (530) 897-4900. CPRA requests and incident-report copies via https://www.chico.ca.us/police. (3) **Butte County Superior Court** at https://www.butte.courts.ca.gov/online-services/case-information for cases that produced a charge — searchable by name, returns case number, charges, hearing dates. Chico courthouse 1775 Concord Ave; Oroville courthouse 1 Court St (main line 530-532-7002). (4) **State prison**: CDCR inmate search at https://inmatelocator.cdcr.ca.gov. (5) **Local press**: Oroville Mercury-Register Police Logs at https://www.orovillemr.com/tag/police-logs/ — daily aggregated logs from BCSO and Chico PD. (6) **Personal record review**: California DOJ Live Scan at https://oag.ca.gov/fingerprints, $25 state fee plus rolling fee. **CPRA note**: agencies must respond within 10 calendar days; booking photos are public per Penal Code § 13300; body-cam OIS footage releasable within 45 days under SB 1421/AB 748. **Older arrests** (pre-2000): file a written CPRA request to BCSO Records or Chico PD Records. Sources: Butte County Sheriff, Chico PD, Butte Superior Court, CDCR, Oroville Mercury-Register.
How do I look up an arrest in Chico?▼
Arrest records in Chico, California come from one of two agencies depending on where the arrest happened. (1) **Chico Police Department** for arrests inside city limits — 1460 Humboldt Rd, Chico CA 95928, phone (530) 897-4900 (non-emergency). Records request via the city portal at https://www.chico.ca.us/police. The Chico PD also publishes weekly crime stats and incident logs. (2) **Butte County Sheriff's Office (BCSO)** for arrests in unincorporated areas plus all county jail bookings — 5 Gillick Way, Oroville CA 95965, phone (530) 538-7321. **BCSO Booking Logs** at https://www.buttecounty.net/1723/BCSO-Booking-Logs and the live crime/calls dashboard at https://bcso.citizenrims.com/ — searchable by name, shows recent bookings, charges, and dispositions. **Records Unit phone** (530) 552-5200 for booking confirmation and CPRA requests. (3) **Court filings** for arrests that produced a charge — **Butte County Superior Court** at https://www.butte.courts.ca.gov/online-services/case-information — search public court records (criminal, civil, family, probate, small claims) by name. Main courthouse: 1775 Concord Ave, Chico CA 95928 (Chico branch); Oroville courthouse at 1 Court St (530-532-7011). (4) **State prison** for sentenced felons: CDCR inmate search at https://inmatelocator.cdcr.ca.gov. (5) **Local press**: Oroville Mercury-Register Police Logs at https://www.orovillemr.com/tag/police-logs/ — daily aggregated logs from Chico PD and BCSO. (6) **Personal record review**: California DOJ Live Scan at https://oag.ca.gov/fingerprints, $25 state fee. **CPRA**: 10-day response window; booking photos public; body-cam OIS footage released within 45 days. Sources: Chico PD, Butte County Sheriff, Butte County Superior Court, CDCR.
📊 Public Data Sources for Butte County, CA
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🔎 Crime Data & Public Safety Sources
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| Name | Date | Agency |
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| BULL JENNILEE | 2026-05-21 | Sonoma County Sheriff |
| BODEN AUSTIN | 2026-05-21 | Sonoma County Sheriff |
🏥 Healthcare Providers (NPPES) 8
Statewide (CA) — no city filter applied
| Name | City |
|---|---|
| COLLABRIA CARE | NAPA |
| VINE DISCOUNT PHARMACY & MEDICAL SUPPLY | LOS ANGELES |
| SARAH ZICHELLA | SACRAMENTO |
| GEORGE STRATIGOPOULOS | SAN DIEGO |
| KIMBERLY PAGE | REDDING |
| EDEN MEDICAL CENTER | LOS ANGELES |
| EMERALD HOME HEALTH INC | SIMI VALLEY |
| BROADVIEW, INC. | LOS ANGELES |
🏭 EPA Regulated Facilities 8
| Facility | City |
|---|---|
| O'REILLY AUTO PARTS STORE 2704 | CHICO |
| ENLOE OUTPATIENT CENTER | CHICO |
| TRUROOTS LLC | CHICO |
| 2947 SAN VERBENA WAY | CHICO |
| DEL ORO WATER CO.-STIRLING BLUFFS | |
| JOHN'S MARINA | OROVILLE |
| FEATHER WEST TRAVEL TLR PARK | |
| 1797 STARK LANE | PARADISE |
💰 CFPB Consumer Complaints 6
Statewide (CA) — CFPB data not available below state level
| Date | Company | Issue |
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| 2026-05-21 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Incorrect information on your report |
| 2026-05-21 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Problem with a company's investigati |
| 2026-05-21 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Improper use of your report |
| 2026-05-21 | Experian Information S | Incorrect information on your report |
| 2026-05-21 | NAVY FEDERAL CREDIT UN | Closing an account |
| 2026-05-21 | Kriya Capital, LLC | Attempts to collect debt not owed |
⛔ HHS-OIG Excluded Individuals 8
Statewide (CA) — no city filter applied
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| ACUPUNCTURE CHIROPRACTIC MEDIC | 1128b8 |
| ADAMS SQUARE PHARMACY | 1128b4 |
| ADVOQUE SAFEGUARD, LLC | 1128a3 |
| ALAMO MEDICAL SUPPLY & EQPMT | 1128b8 |
| ALAN ROBERT SCHANKMAN, MD, INC | 1128b8 |
| ALEXANDER GERBAKHER, DMD, CORP | 1128b7 |
| ALLEN T FAN, D D S, INC | 1128b8 |
| ALLIED WORLD MARKETING | 1128b8 |
🎗 IRS Tax-Exempt Nonprofits 8
Statewide (CA) — no city filter applied
🏦 FDIC-Insured Banks 3
| Bank | City |
|---|---|
| Tri Counties Bank | Chico |
| Column National Association | Chico |
| Golden Valley Bank | Chico |
🏛️ Latest Government Feeds 12
Direct from CA state + federal sources · no aggregators
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Texas Woman Sentenced to Nearly 2 Years in Federal Prison for Fraudulently Obtaining Eaton Fire FEMA Money and COVID Benefits
Jun 17, 2026
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Man Sentenced To Five Years In Prison For Intentionally Setting Fire To San Jose Post Office
Jun 15, 2026
FBI Field Office
Fugitive Convincted Child Molester Carl Cacconie Captured After 10 Months on the Run
Jun 12, 2026
FBI Field Office
Reno Man Indicted for Sexually Exploiting Child in 2008 in Placer County
Jun 11, 2026
FBI Field Office
Modesto Felon Indicted for Two Charges of Illegal Possession of a Firearm
Jun 11, 2026
FBI Field Office
Sacramento Man Indicted for Bringing Explosive Material Into Sacramento International Airport
Jun 11, 2026
Federal Circuit
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Jun 11, 2026
Federal Agency
Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement action with former employee of Bank of Eufaula and S N B Bancshares, Inc.
Jun 18, 2026
Sources: state appellate courts, state AGs, DOJ, SEC, FTC, FDA, DOL, Federal Reserve, OCC, and more. Direct from .gov — never aggregated.
Recent News in Butte County
Public-safety and law-enforcement headlines relevant to this area.
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Arson-sparked Park Fire is now California’s fifth-largest wildfire
EDITOR’S NOTE: (8/22/24) Since this story was published in July 2024, Stout pleaded not guilty to charges connected to the Park Fire, according to Butte County District Attorney Mi…
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California school shooter had extensive criminal history, was possibly homeless, officials say
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Breaking: Cana Fire reported in Butte County on June 16
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California cult leader gets 225 years in prison after sex crimes conviction
Followers viewed him as a prophet, authorities said.
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California town prays for recovery of 2 kindergartners in critical condition after gunman opened fire at Christian school
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California cult leader sentenced to 225 years for raping, molesting followers
This article originally published at California cult leader sentenced to 225 years for raping, molesting followers. The SAG-AFTRA president issued the warning at the 30th Constitut…
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California scales back golden mussel safeguards at vital reservoir, alarming experts
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Ahead of Camp Fire Anniversary, New Details Emerge of Troubled Evacuation
Cars destroyed by the Camp Fire sit on the side of the road in Paradise, Calif., on Nov. 15, 2018. In the frenzy of California’s deadliest-ever wildfire, officials tried but failed…