Tehama County

Tehama County is located in the northern Sacramento Valley of California, including approximately 2,962 square miles of diverse terrain ranging from valley floor to mountainous regions. Tehama County seat is Red Bluff, situated along Interstate 5 and the historic Sacramento River. Established in 1856, Tehama County has a population of approximately 65,000 residents as of recent census estimates. Tehama County is bordered by Shasta County to the north, Plumas and Butte counties to the east, Glenn County to the south, and Trinity and Mendocino counties to the west. Major landmarks include the Sacramento River National Wildlife Refuge, Lassen Volcanic National Park (portions), and the historic William B. Ide Adobe State Historic Park. Tehama County's economy has historically centered on agriculture, particularly almonds, walnuts, olives, and livestock ranching. Tehama County Courthouse is located at 1775 Yuba Street in Red Bluff. Tehama County Recorder's office, responsible for maintaining property records, deeds, and official documents, operates from the County Administration Building. Tehama County Assessor, also, maintains property tax assessments and parcel information. Tehama County Clerk-Recorder handles vital records, marriage licenses, and business name filings. What makes Tehama County unique is its position as a gateway between the Sacramento Valley and the Cascade Range, offering both agricultural productivity and outdoor recreation opportunities, along with its rich history as a stopover point during the California Gold Rush era.

Law Enforcement & Arrests

• Citizens can request arrest records by submitting a written public records request to the Sheriff's Office or the respective police department.

Criminal Records

Criminal records in Tehama County, CA are maintained by local law enforcement agencies and the court system. Background checks are typically obtained through state-level repositories or authorized vendors. For an authoritative source, see Tehama County, California Criminal Records | TehamaRecords.us.

Arrest Records

Arrest records in Tehama County, CA are public under most state public-records laws unless sealed or expunged by a court. They are maintained by the arresting agency, primarily the County Sheriff's Office and municipal police departments.

Jail & Inmate Records

The Tehama County jail is operated by the County Sheriff's Office and houses pretrial detainees and short-sentence inmates. Inmate locator tools allow public searches by name or booking number.

• Look up current inmates and booking information at Tehama County, CA Detainee Lookup.
• Sheriff's Office: Tehama Co. Sheriff's Dept. | State of California - Department of Justice - Offic.
• The bond and bail process allows for the release of detainees under conditions set by the court; inquiries about recently arrested individuals can be directed to the jail's administrative office.

• The court provides online case access through the California Courts Case Access portal, which allows users to search civil, criminal, family, probate, and traffic cases by case number, party name, or attorney name.
• Tehama County Law Library, located within the courthouse, provides legal research resources to attorneys and the public.

• There is typically a fee for document retrieval and printing.
• Certified copies of recorded documents cost $1 for the first page and $0.50 for each additional page, with a $5 certification fee.
• The Assessor's website provides a free online parcel search tool allowing users to look up assessed values, property characteristics, and ownership information by parcel number or address.
• This GIS viewer is accessible through Tehama County's official website and is free to use for basic searches and map viewing, though premium services and data downloads may incur fees.

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

• Processing time for walk-in requests is typically same-day if records are readily available, while mail-in requests take approximately 2-4 weeks.
• Eligible requestors include the registrant, immediate family members, legal representatives, and those with court orders.
• Online ordering through VitalChek includes additional service fees but provides convenience and faster processing for eligible applicants.

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

• Sales tax permits are issued by the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA).
• Tehama County Chamber of Commerce, located in Red Bluff, provides business support services and networking opportunities; their website is redbluffchamber.com.