California Bureau of Investigation

The California Bureau of Investigation (CBI or BI) is California's statewide criminal investigative bureau under the California Department of Justice (CA DOJ), in the Division of Law Enforcement (DLE), administered by the Office of the State Attorney General that provides expert investigative services to assist local, state, tribal, and federal agencies in major criminal investigations ranging across the state.

California Bureau of Investigation
CBI Seal
CBI Logo
CA DOJ Special Agent Badge
AbbreviationCBI or BI
MottoLiberty and Justice Under Law
Agency overview
FormedJanuary 1, 1918 (1918-01-01)
Preceding agencies
  • California Rangers
  • California Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation
  • Bureau of Investigation and Intelligence
Annual budget$233 million (Division of Law Enforcement)
Jurisdictional structure
Operations jurisdictionCalifornia, U.S.
CBI Regional & Field Offices throughout CA
Operational structure
HeadquartersSacramento, California
Division Chief responsible
  • John Marsh, Chief, Division of Law Enforcement
Agency executive
  • Stephen Woolery, Director, Bureau of Investigation
Parent agencyCalifornia Department of Justice Division of Law Enforcement
Website
oag.ca.gov/bi
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