Find Butte County Traffic Cases
Butte County traffic court records are available online through the Tyler Technology Portal at portal-cabutte.tylertech.cloud with cases dating back to 1988. The North Butte Courthouse in Chico handles all traffic matters for the county with clerk windows open from eight thirty in the morning to four in the afternoon Monday through Friday. You can call the traffic phone line at 530-532-7005 for questions about citations or payment. The court allows one sixty day extension by mail, phone, or in person if you need more time before your due date. Traffic case numbers use the prefix TR for filings after February 19 2016. The online portal provides free case lookup and basic information for all traffic violations processed in Butte County California.
Butte County Traffic Court Quick Facts
Search Cases Online
Butte County uses Tyler Technology Portal for public case access. The website is portal-cabutte.tylertech.cloud. You can search by name, case number, or citation number. The system shows cases from 1988 to present. Older cases may have limited information but basic details are usually available. There is no fee to search or view case information on the Butte County portal.
Traffic cases filed after February 19 2016 use the case number prefix TR. Older cases may have different prefixes. When searching, try different formats if you do not find your case right away. The citation number on your ticket is the easiest way to locate your case. Enter it exactly as shown including any letters or dashes in Butte County California.
New citations take time to appear in the system. Wait at least two weeks after receiving your ticket before searching. If you still do not find it, call the traffic phone line at 530-532-7005. The clerk can check if it has been entered yet. Sometimes there are delays in processing tickets from certain agencies or areas of the county.
North Butte Courthouse
The traffic division is located at the North Butte Courthouse. The address is 1775 Concord Avenue in Chico California 95928. Office hours are eight thirty in the morning to four in the afternoon. The office is closed on weekends and court holidays. You can pay fines, submit documents, or ask questions during these hours.
Parking is available at the courthouse. Bring photo ID if you are making a payment or picking up documents. Security screening is required to enter the building. Do not bring weapons or prohibited items. Large bags may be searched. Plan extra time for security when you visit the courthouse in person.
Getting More Time
Butte County allows one sixty day extension. You can request it by mail, phone, or in person. The request must be made before your original due date. You cannot get an extension after you are already late. The court grants most extension requests without requiring a reason. But you only get one extension per case.
To request by phone, call 530-532-7005 during business hours. Have your citation number ready. The clerk will verify your case and add sixty days to your deadline. For mail requests, write a letter with your citation number and contact information. Mail it to the traffic division at the courthouse address. In person requests are handled at the clerk window. Get written confirmation of your new due date before you leave in California.
Extensions do not apply if you already requested traffic school. Once you start the traffic school process, you have sixty days to complete it. That deadline cannot be extended. Plan accordingly when you choose traffic school as your option in Butte County California.
Paying Your Fine
Pay online through the Tyler Portal. Pay by phone through the automated system. Pay by mail with a check or money order. Or pay in person at the clerk window. Each method works fine. Online is fastest. In person lets you ask questions. Mail takes longer but costs no extra fees if you use a check.
Payment plans are available if you cannot afford to pay all at once. Call the court to discuss your income and expenses. They will set up monthly payments based on what you can handle. You must make the first payment when you set up the plan. After that, payments are due on the same day each month. Missing a payment can result in the plan being canceled and full payment being due immediately.
Traffic School Option
Request traffic school if you want to keep the ticket off your visible DMV record. Your courtesy notice will say if you qualify. The standard rules apply. You cannot have gone to school in the past eighteen months. The violation must be one point. Speeding cannot be more than twenty five over the limit. Alcohol offenses do not qualify. Commercial vehicle tickets do not qualify.
If approved, pick a school from the DMV list. Most people do it online. You have sixty days to finish. The school sends your certificate to the court. Check after two weeks to make sure they received it. If it did not get there, contact the school for a copy you can submit yourself.
Traffic school costs extra. You pay the full bail amount. You pay the court administrative fee. And you pay the school tuition. But you save money long term by keeping insurance rates from going up. One ticket can raise your premiums for three years. Traffic school prevents that in Butte County California.
Neighboring Counties
If your citation was issued outside Butte County, contact the correct court: