Moderate — ~16 monthsCalifornia

Butte Superior (Oroville) Venue Guide

1 Court Street, Oroville, CA 95965

16mo

Avg. to Trial

~500

Court PI Filings

Superior

Court Type

E-Filing

Jury Pool Characteristics

Chico university town and rural agricultural mix

CSU Chico provides educated, progressive demographic element

Camp Fire (2018) disaster shaped community perspectives on safety

Mix of students, farmers, and suburban residents

Filing Procedures

  1. 1

    E-filing available

  2. 2

    Filing fee approximately $435

  3. 3

    Pure comparative fault applies

  4. 4

    2-year SOL for PI

Local Rules & Requirements

  • Pure comparative fault

  • 2-year SOL

  • Butte County local rules

  • Mandatory mediation

Mandatory ADR

Mandatory mediation

Strategic Tips

  1. 1

    SR-99 corridor — major north-south route accidents

  2. 2

    SR-70 Feather River Canyon accidents

  3. 3

    Wildfire evacuation route accidents are unique category

  4. 4

    Camp Fire aftermath — premises liability and utility negligence cases

Frequently Asked Questions — Butte Superior (Oroville)

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Sources & Methodology

Disposition times: Based on state court annual reports and the National Center for State Courts (NCSC) State Court Caseload Digest (2023). Estimated averages for personal injury civil cases; actual timelines vary by case complexity.

Caseload figures: Derived from state court annual reports and NCSC Court Statistics Project data where available.

Filing procedures & fees: From court websites and published local rules of court, current as of early 2026. Fees and procedures are subject to change.

Jury pool characteristics: Based on county demographic data (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2022), county-level jury verdict reporters, and published local bar association litigation guides.

Disclaimer: Court venue profiles are for educational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice. Procedures, fees, and timelines change frequently. Verify all information with the court clerk's office before filing.

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