Butte County Juvenile Hall

You can find an inmate in the Butte County Juvenile Hall on the official jail roster, along with their charges, bond amount, when they can receive visits, and their mugshot. Or call the jail at 530-538-7311. To locate a court, use the state’s list of courts for Butte County and every other county in California.

Butte County Juvenile Hall Inmate Search

To find out whether you have an arrest warrant in Butte County or elsewhere in California, or to get details about a court case involving you or someone you know, a good first step is the California Superior Court.

California courts, including those in Butte County, must respect most criminal defendants’ constitutional right to bail before trial, with exceptions for certain capital and violent felony cases. The California Supreme Court has ruled that judges must consider whether the defendant can afford the bail amount, and should use less restrictive release conditions when they would protect the public and ensure a court appearance. Rule 4.101 also forbids judges from considering whether a defendant wants a jury trial.

The fastest way to get an inmate’s bail amount is to call the Butte County Juvenile Hall at 530-538-7311. You can also look up the Butte County bail schedule if you know the crime the inmate was arrested for or accused of. The county accepts bail in cash, as a surety bond, or as a property bond.

The Butte County Juvenile Hall is licensed to house 120 inmates, but it is often forced to hold many more, particularly on weekends. Across most city and county jails in California, at least 35-40% of inmates turn over within a month, another 25-30% within 90 days, and another 15-20% within six months, and about 8-9% stay six to twelve months. When an inmate is held longer than twelve months, it’s usually because they face a serious charge like rape or murder. Those cases take time to prepare for trial, so offenders arrested in this county remain in one of the Butte County facilities much longer.

Each year, approximately 14,680 offenders are arrested and detained by Butte County law enforcement agencies.

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Butte County Juvenile Hall? What is the Schedule?

Butte County Juvenile Hall ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

41 County Center Drive
Oroville, CA 95965
530-538-7311

• Visits are 30 minutes.
• You must be on the inmate's visitor list.
• The actual visitation times may depend on the inmate and their housing location. Call 530-538-7311 and get your inmate's times and make an appointment to visit.
• Inmates are allowed one visit per week.
• A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per inmate.
• Visitors must have a government issued photo ID.
• Dress professionally with non-revealing clothing.

ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 530-538-7311 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!

Butte County Juvenile Hall Resident Visitation - Visitation Rules

Visiting Juvenile Hall
Regular visits are encouraged and help preserve the ties between the youth in detention and his or her family.

Who Can Visit
Parents, married step-parents, and other court-appointed guardians are allowed monitored visiting privileges. Visitors must bring a government-issued picture Identification (ID) of themselves to be granted permission to visit.

Bringing children to a visit is discouraged. Children may not visit with the youth and they are not allowed to stay alone in the lobby.

Initial Parent Visit
A youth may have an initial visit of up to 30 minutes following his/her booking into Juvenile Hall. This visit may only occur between the following times, pending staff coverage: 

• 9:30 am to 11:30 am
• 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm
• 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm

After-Court Parental Visits
After-court parental visits are permitted only after the detention proceeding (the first court appearance). These occur immediately after court on Monday and Friday.

For detention proceedings on Tuesday and Wednesday, after-court visits occur between 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm.

Regular Visiting Hours

Camp (Falcon pod) 
Sunday 10:30 am to 12:00 pm
Wednesday 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm

Detention (Eagle pod)
Sunday 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm
Thursday 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm

Video Visitation Hours by Appointment Only - Video Visit Instructions

• Saturday all-day
• Sunday evenings
• Monday evenings
• Tuesday evenings
• Friday evenings

Schedule by calling 530.538.7311, Option #6, 8 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday.

Holiday Visitation Schedule

• Camp (Falcon pod) - 10:30 am to noon
• Detention (Eagle pod) - 1 pm to 2:30 pm

Holidays are: New Years Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.

Youth’s Birthday
Parents, grandparents, and siblings may visit the youth on their birthday if that day does not fall on one of the above visiting times. Visiting time is 3:15 pm to 4:15 pm. Please contact the Juvenile Hall, 530-538-7311, at least one full day in advance to arrange the visit.

Weekday Visitation (by Appointment)
Parents may also visit their child, by appointment, on the following days:

• Tuesday - Camp (Falcon pod)
• Thursday - Detention (Eagle pod)

Appointment times are between 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm. The appointment must be set up by 5 pm on the day of the visit. Contact the Juvenile Hall to set up the appointment, at 530-538-7311.

Monthly Family Visits
After 30 days of detention, youth have a monthly visit in addition to those listed above. Parents will be notified when this opportunity arises. If you have not yet been contacted, parents/guardians are encouraged to call and ask about these special visits.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Butte County Juvenile Hall’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 530-538-7311 for further assistance.

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Butte County Juvenile Hall, and what can I send them?

• Youth may send legal correspondence for free and two regular letters per week, postage free.
• If youth have their own stamps, they may send additional letters at no cost.
• Youth using their own stamps have their stamps kept in their files.
• Counselors can retrieve the stamps from the file and place on the envelope to be mailed.

Letters may be sent to:

Name of Individual
Butte County Juvenile Hall
41 County Center Drive
Oroville, CA 95965

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Butte County Juvenile Hall’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 530-538-7311 for further assistance.

What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Butte County?