Butte County Court Information

Courts, filing fees, e-filing, and clerk contacts for Butte County, California.

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Filing at a Glance

Verified from official sources · 2026-07-26
Civil filing fee
$435.00
E-filing
Mandatory
Case lookup
Free online
Divorce / family
$435.00

At $435, the civil filing fee in Butte County is about the same as nearby counties (median $435 across 5 nearby counties).

Clerk of Court

Superior Court of California, County of Butte

Sharif Elmallah (Court Executive Officer)

Self-Help & Jury

Self-Help Center(530) 532-7015
Jury Service(530) 532-7001
E-FilingMandatory

Odyssey eFileCA (Tyler Technologies) · for civil, family law, probate, juvenile dependency; self-represented exempt

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Civil Complaint
$435.00
$435.00 (first paper, unlimited civil complaint)
Small Claims
$50.00
$50.00 (over $1,500 to $5,000); $75.00 (over $5,000 to $12,500) - heard in Superior Court
Divorce / Family
$435.00
$435.00 (petition for dissolution of marriage)

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How much does it cost to file a civil case in Butte County?

    The civil filing fee in Butte County, California is $435.00 (first paper, unlimited civil complaint)

  • What is the small claims filing fee in Butte County?

    $50.00 (over $1,500 to $5,000); $75.00 (over $5,000 to $12,500) - heard in Superior Court.

  • How much does it cost to file for divorce or a family case in Butte County?

    $435.00 (petition for dissolution of marriage)

  • Can I e-file court documents in Butte County?

    Yes. E-filing is available through Odyssey eFileCA. It is mandatory for attorneys.

  • Is there a free online case search for Butte County?

    Yes. You can look up cases online at portal-cabutte.tylertech.cloud.

  • Where do I file court documents in Butte County?

    Filings go to the Superior Court of California, County of Butte. You can reach the clerk at (530) 532-7002.

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