Butte County

Law Enforcement & Arrests

• Citizens may request arrest records by submitting a written request to the Sheriff's Office, though fees may apply for copying and processing.
• Mugshots and booking photos are typically available through direct request to the jail facility, with certain restrictions for ongoing investigations.
• Processing times for records requests vary but typically range from a few days to two weeks depending on the complexity of the request.

Mugshots & Booking Photos

• Court records for Butte County cases can be accessed through the Idaho Supreme Court's iCourt Portal at https://mycourts.idaho.gov, which provides case search capabilities for both civil and criminal matters.
• Certified copies of court documents can be requested from Butte County Clerk of Court, with fees set at $1.00 per page for standard copies and $2.00 per page for certified copies.
• Online access through iCourt is free for basic case information, though detailed documents may require in-person requests.

• Recording fees are established by Idaho Code § 31-3205 and typically include $10 for the first page and $3 for each additional page.
• Certified copies of recorded documents can be obtained from the Recorder for $2.00 per page plus applicable search fees.
• Property tax payments are processed through Butte County Treasurer's office at the same courthouse location.

Vital records for this county include birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates issued under state vital statistics law.

• Birth certificate requests cost $13 for the first copy and $6 for additional copies ordered simultaneously.
• Death certificates cost $13 per copy.
• Processing time at Butte County level is typically 1-2 weeks, while the state office processes requests in 10-15 business days.
• Marriage license fees are approximately $30, and there is no waiting period in Idaho.
• Divorce records are maintained by the Clerk of the District Court as part of the case file and can be accessed through court records procedures.

Business records, licenses, and permits for this county are processed by the County Clerk and local government offices.

• The Secretary of State's business entity search is available online at https://www.sos.idaho.gov and allows free searching of registered business names, registered agents, and filing status.
• New business registrations are filed through the Secretary of State's online portal with fees varying by entity type: LLCs cost $100 to form, while corporations require a $100 filing fee plus annual reports.
• Building permits and land use applications are processed through Butte County Planning and Zoning Department, located in the courthouse at 248 W Grand Ave.
• Permit fees vary based on project scope and valuation.