Process service and court filing in Butte County, California
2 Butte County courthouses
- E-filing required
- Mandatory for civil, family law, probate, juvenile dependency; self-represented exempt
- E-filing system
- Odyssey eFileCA (Tyler Technologies)
- E-filing portal
- Court e-filing page
- New civil complaint fee
- $435.00 (first paper, unlimited civil complaint)
- Small claims fee
- $50.00 (over $1,500 to $5,000); $75.00 (over $5,000 to $12,500) - heard in Superior Court
- Family law petition fee
- $435.00 (petition for dissolution of marriage)
- Fee schedule
- Court fee schedule
- Case lookup
- Court case search
Court information from 1Court, our partner company, verified July 26, 2026. Butte County court information on 1Court
What we do and how fast
Nationwide Legal serves process, files with the court, and retrieves records in Butte County for law firms across the country. We cover all 2 courthouses listed above, with live status updates and proof of service on every order.
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Common questions
Is e-filing required in Butte County?
1Court lists e-filing in Butte County as: Mandatory for civil, family law, probate, juvenile dependency; self-represented exempt. We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.
Which Butte County courthouses hear civil cases?
Superior Court of California, County of Butte - North Butte County Courthouse. We file and serve for cases at this courthouse.
What is the filing fee for a new civil complaint in Butte County?
$435.00 (first paper, unlimited civil complaint), per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.
How fast can you serve papers in Butte County?
Same-day service attempts are available on rush orders. Standard orders complete in 1 to 3 business days, with a proof of service or non-service affidavit on every order.
How is Butte County service priced?
We quote each order. Request a quote with the documents and addresses and we reply with the price.