Find Tehama County Arrest Records

Tehama County arrest records are maintained by the Tehama County Sheriff's Office. Red Bluff is the county seat. The sheriff runs the county jail and posts an online list of current inmates. You can see who is in custody right now. This rural county sits in Northern California along Interstate 5. It has a small population but covers a large area. This page explains how to search Tehama County arrest data and get copies of official records when you need them.

Tehama County Current Inmates

The Tehama County Sheriff posts a list of current inmates online. Visit inmates.tehamaso.org to see who is in custody. The page shows everyone held at the Tehama County Jail in Red Bluff.

The list shows basic details. You will see names, booking dates, and charges. Bail amounts appear if bail was set. This helps families find loved ones fast. The data updates as bookings and releases happen. If you do not see someone, they may not be booked yet. Processing takes time.

No login is required. Just go to the page and browse. This is a free tool. The current inmates list only shows people held now. For historical arrest records, you have to contact the sheriff. Call (530) 529-7900 for help with older records.

Request Tehama County Arrest Records

The online tool shows current inmates. For copies of arrest reports, booking sheets, and other documents, you need to make a records request. Contact the Tehama County Sheriff's Office.

Call (530) 529-7900 and ask for records. Staff will explain what forms you need and what fees apply. Most documents have a cost. Prices vary by document type and length. Processing takes time. Simple requests might be done in a week or two. Complex ones take longer. Be specific about what you want.

The California Public Records Act lets you request many records. But Government Code 6254(f) exempts some law enforcement files. Investigation records and certain personal data may be held back. The sheriff reviews each request under state law.

Note: Crime victims can often get free copies of reports connected to their case.

Red Bluff Police Arrest Records

Red Bluff is the largest town in Tehama County. It has about 14,000 people. Red Bluff has its own police department. They handle arrests within the city. But all bookings go to the Tehama County Jail. You can find Red Bluff arrests in the county inmate list.

For Red Bluff police reports, contact the department. They have their own records unit with forms and fees. Call and ask what you need to do. If you are not sure who made the arrest, check the inmate list first. It shows which agency brought the person in.

Other towns in Tehama County include Corning and Los Molinos. Corning has its own police too. But the sheriff handles most of the county. Rural areas and unincorporated land are all sheriff territory. All jail bookings go through Red Bluff.

Tehama County Court Records

Arrest records tell you someone was arrested. Court records tell you what came next. After an arrest, the district attorney decides whether to file charges. If they file, the case goes to Tehama County Superior Court. The court tracks everything from first filing to final outcome.

You can search court cases through the California courts system. Look for Tehama County Superior Court online access. Many criminal cases are searchable by defendant name. You can find case numbers, charges, and status. Did the arrest lead to charges? Was there a conviction or dismissal? Court records have those answers.

The courthouse is in Red Bluff. Walk-ins can search at public terminals. The clerk's office helps with copies. Certified documents cost money. Ask the clerk for current fees. Court records and arrest records together show the full picture of a criminal case.

California State Criminal Records

Tehama County is just one of 58 California counties. The state Department of Justice keeps records from all of them. RAP sheets are stored there. RAP means Record of Arrests and Prosecutions. It includes arrests from anywhere in California.

You can get your own RAP sheet from the DOJ. It costs $25. You have to get fingerprinted at a Live Scan site. Fill out form BCIA 8016RR and select Record Review. The DOJ processes it and mails your record. This takes a few weeks. If there are errors, you can file a challenge to correct them.

For victim alerts, register with VINE California at vinelink.vineapps.com. VINE notifies you when an offender's status changes. You can get calls, texts, or emails. The number is 1-877-411-5588. This service is free and works for Tehama County inmates.

Tehama County Arrest Record Laws

Penal Code 11105 governs state criminal history info. It limits who can see full RAP sheets. Law enforcement and certain employers get access. The public sees limited info through local tools like inmate lists.

You may be able to seal your arrest record. Penal Code 851.91 lets you petition to seal arrests that did not result in conviction. If the court grants it, the arrest is hidden from most searches. You can say it did not happen. This helps with jobs and housing.

California also offers automatic relief. Under Penal Code 851.93, the DOJ reviews records monthly. Some arrests get a notation that relief was granted. This is different from sealing. The record still exists but is flagged. Employers following the law should not use it against you.

Towns in Tehama County

Tehama County is rural Northern California. Red Bluff is the county seat and largest town. Corning is known for olive oil production. Los Molinos and Gerber are smaller communities. Much of the county is farmland and open space.

The sheriff covers most of the county. Red Bluff and Corning have their own police for city limits. All jail bookings go to the Tehama County Jail in Red Bluff. No matter where an arrest happens, that is where the person ends up. The current inmates page shows everyone being held.

Note: Tehama County has no cities over 50,000 population, so all arrest records flow through the county system.

Nearby California Counties

Tehama County sits in Northern California between Redding and Chico. It borders several other rural counties. Use these pages to search arrest records in surrounding areas.