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Find the appropriate county justice office and official contact channels. These offices have distinct roles.

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  • A district attorney prosecutes cases; a public defender provides defense services under the applicable appointment process.
  • Use the official office instructions to confirm eligibility, jurisdiction and the correct service contact.
  • Coroner and medical examiner office information does not include person-level death records or searches.

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California state court · Butte

Butte Superior Court

Superior Court for Butte County. Court locations and divisions handle different case types; confirm the correct branch and service before visiting.

Butte — official arraignment counsel guidance (opens in a new tab)Official instructions

The county District Attorney’s public information explains that a defendant can request appointed counsel at the first appearance before a judge. Appointment is decided by the court; the prosecutor does not represent the defendant.

Source checked October 26, 2026

Butte County district attorney · Butte — district attorney (opens in a new tab)

District Attorney | Butte County, CA — Requesting a Lawyer — county DA information

Suspects charged with a crime may request a court appointed attorney; the opportunity to request a court appointed criminal defense attorney is possible when a suspect first appears in front of a judge.

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County government · Butte

Butte County Sheriff's Office

Coroner or medical examiner

Coroner or medical examiner — official information (opens in a new tab)Official instructions

Read the official coroner office information and contact the appropriate service unit.

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Butte County coroner · Butte — coroner (opens in a new tab)

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vidence, and completion of mandatory records and documents. Butte County, like many counties in California, is a Sheriff-Coroner county, which gives deputies dual powers as a Deputy Coroner and Peace Officer. This means there are instances where official acts are carried out as both Sherif

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Butte County District Attorney

Official county district attorney office information. Confirm the appropriate contact, jurisdiction and any appointment or representation requirements with the provider.

district attorney — official information (opens in a new tab)Official instructions

Read the official district attorney office information and contact the appropriate service unit.

Source checked October 26, 2026

Butte County district attorney · Butte — district attorney (opens in a new tab)

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s D to L District Attorney District Attorney Welcome to the Butte County District Attorney's website. The District Attorney's Office is part of the executive branch of government, supporting and enforcing the laws made by the legislative branch and interpreted by the judicial branch. The s

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Butte County Probation Department

Official county probation office information. Confirm the appropriate contact, jurisdiction and any appointment or representation requirements with the provider.

probation — official information (opens in a new tab)Official instructions

Read the official probation office information and contact the appropriate service unit.

Source checked October 26, 2026

Butte County · Butte current probation agency (opens in a new tab)

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From the Road 3 Chico Probation Office visitor entrance The Butte County Probation Department is an integral part of the justice system and functions as a legislatively created support agency for the Criminal, Juvenile, and Family Courts. We are committed to ensuring and maintaining a safe

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