Butte County Arrest Records

Butte County arrest records, similarly to court records, are public records. However, arrest records are governed by the California Public Records Act. The provisions of the Public Records Act allow the public to inspect and obtain copies of an arrest record from local law enforcement agencies. This access, however, is not absolute, as certain information is restricted to balance transparency with privacy and public safety. Examples of such information are the identity of juveniles, the names of the victims of certain sensitive or severe crimes, and the identity of confidential informants.

A public arrest record in Butte County typically includes the following details:

• The full name, age, date of birth, gender, booking photo, and physical description of the suspect
• The date and time the individual was arrested
• The law enforcement agency that made the arrest
• The offense committed
• The arrestee's incarceration status