Common Questions About Public Records in Tehama

Real questions from people researching records in Tehama. Each answer is verified against official agency sources — no third-party services.

🔒 What's the way to search for inmates in Tehama? ▼

Searching for inmates in Tehama County, California splits across three layers. (1) Tehama County Sheriff's Office for current jail bookings — 22840 Antelope Blvd, Red Bluff CA 96080, phone (530) 529-7900, https://www.tehamaso.org. Inmate Locator typically available on the TCSO website; alternative public roster sources may also list current detainees. The Tehama County Adult Detention Facility is the main jail. (2) Court records for case info — Tehama County Superior Court at https://www.tehamacourt.ca.gov — free public name search; main courthouse at 633 Washington St, Red Bluff CA 96080, phone (530) 527-3563. (3) California state prison (sentenced felons): California Department of Corrections inmate locator at https://inmatelocator.cdcr.ca.gov — searchable by name or CDCR number, shows facility, parole eligibility, and case info. (4) Federal Bureau of Prisons at https://www.bop.gov/inmateloc/ for federal inmates. (5) City PDs in Tehama County: Red Bluff PD at 555 Washington St, Red Bluff CA 96080, phone (530) 527-3131; Corning PD at 794 Third St, Corning CA 96021, phone (530) 824-7000. Each can hold arrestees short-term before transfer to county jail. (6) Visitation, deposit accounts, and inmate phone: Tehama County Sheriff typically uses a private vendor (commonly GTL/ViaPath via https://www.connectnetwork.com) — register an account online before visiting; check current TCSO policy at https://www.tehamaso.org. Population context: Tehama County is rural (~65,000 residents), with the jail typically holding 100–150 detainees at any time. Older or closed cases: file a CPRA request under Cal. Gov. Code § 7920 with TCSO Records or the Court Clerk. Booking photos public per Penal Code § 13300; body-cam OIS footage releasable within 45 days under SB 1421/AB 748. Sources: Tehama County Sheriff, Tehama County Superior Court, CDCR, Federal BOP, Red Bluff PD, Corning PD.

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🚔 How do I find arrest records in California? ▼

California arrest records are held by the agency that made the booking. Five-source playbook: (1) County Sheriff jail roster for current bookings — LA County https://app5.lasd.org/, San Diego https://apps.sdsheriff.net, Orange County https://ocsheriff.gov, Riverside, Sacramento, Alameda https://www.acgov.org/sheriff_app/, Santa Clara, Fresno, Kern, San Bernardino. Statewide aggregator: California Jail Roster at https://californiajailroster.com. (2) City PD arrest blotter — LAPD https://www.lapdcrimemap.org and bulk download https://data.lacity.org; SFPD https://data.sfgov.org; SDPD; Long Beach, Oakland, San Jose, Sacramento all maintain logs. (3) Court records for arrests that produced a charge — California Courts directory at https://www.courts.ca.gov/find-my-court.htm; LA Superior Court at https://www.lacourt.org is the largest. (4) State prison: California Department of Corrections inmate search at https://inmatelocator.cdcr.ca.gov. (5) Authoritative personal record: California DOJ Live Scan at https://oag.ca.gov/fingerprints — fingerprint-based Personal Record Review, $25 state fee plus rolling fee. Older arrests (pre-2000): file a written CPRA request to the originating agency under Cal. Gov. Code § 7920. What's NOT released: juvenile records, sealed/expunged matters, identifying victim/witness info in sex offenses or DV cases (Penal Code § 6254(f) — recodified at § 7923.600). Booking photos public per Penal Code § 13300; body-cam OIS footage releasable within 45 days under SB 1421/AB 748. California Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code § 12952). For employment use: FCRA-compliant vendors (Checkr, Sterling, GoodHire) wrap state, FBI, court, county, and MVR into one report. Sources: California DOJ, county sheriffs, California Courts, CDCR, Cal. Gov. Code § 7920.

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❓ Where can I find the California Public Records Act and the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)? ▼

California has its own state-level open-records statute, separate from federal FOIA. California Public Records Act (CPRA) — codified at Cal. Gov. Code §§ 7920.000–7931.000 (recodified Jan 1, 2023 from former §§ 6250–6276); full statute at https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displayexpandedbranch.xhtml?tocCode=GOV&division=10.&title=1.&part&chapter&article. The CPRA creates a presumption that all state and local government records are public unless covered by a specific exemption. Key features: (a) Applies to all California state, county, city, and special-district agencies; (b) Agencies must respond within 10 calendar days (extendable to 24 days for unusual circumstances) under § 7922.535; (c) Fee structure: agencies can charge for direct copying costs only, not staff time for reviewing/redacting (with limited exceptions for electronic records); (d) Common exemptions (§ 7927 et seq.) include active-investigation files, attorney-client privileged matter, personnel records, certain victim/witness identifying info. 2026 update (AB 794, eff. Jan 1, 2026): expands the definition of 'elected or appointed official' under § 7920.500 to include retired judges or court commissioners — broader transparency for judicial-branch records. How to file a CPRA request: each agency typically has a Public Records portal — examples: California Secretary of State at https://www.sos.ca.gov/administration/public-records-act-requests; many cities use NextRequest (e.g., CPUC at https://cpuc.nextrequest.com); SD County Law Library guide at https://sdlawlibrary.libguides.com/c.php?g=1290791. Federal FOIA (5 U.S.C. § 552) is a separate, parallel system that applies only to federal agencies (FBI, IRS, DEA, USCIS, VA, etc.) — file at https://www.foia.gov. Don't conflate them: a California-state or local-agency record needs a CPRA request; a federal-agency record needs a FOIA request. Litigation aid: First Amendment Coalition at https://firstamendmentcoalition.org runs a free CPRA hotline. Sources: Cal. Gov. Code §§ 7920–7931, AB 794 (2025), California Secretary of State, U.S. FOIA (5 U.S.C. § 552), First Amendment Coalition.

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❓ Where can I find information on violence or disturbing the peace in California where the police were called? ▼

For information on violence or disturbing-the-peace incidents in California where police were called, several public sources combine. (1) Local police call-for-service log / dispatch CAD log — every law-enforcement agency keeps a CAD log showing time, location, call type (e.g., 'Disturbance', 'Domestic', '415 [PC 415 disturbing the peace]'), and disposition. CPRA-requestable under Cal. Gov. Code § 7920 — submit in writing with date, time, and approximate location. CAD logs typically released within 10 calendar days. What's released: time, location, call type, disposition. What may be redacted: identifying victim/witness info, juvenile names, active-investigation details. (2) Crime mapping portals — LAPD Crime Mapping at https://www.lapdcrimemap.org; SFPD; SDPD; Sacramento PD; Long Beach; San Jose. National aggregator: SpotCrime at https://spotcrime.com (covers most California cities). LexisNexis Community Crime Map at https://communitycrimemap.com aggregates many California agencies. (3) Police incident report — for a specific call, file a CPRA request with the responding agency. Most agencies charge $5–$30 per report; LAPD $29; many waive fees for direct parties (victims). Body-cam footage of any officer-involved use of force releasable within 45 days under SB 1421 / AB 748. (4) Court records if the incident produced a charge — county Superior Court at https://www.courts.ca.gov/find-my-court.htm. California Penal Code § 415 (disturbing the peace): infraction or misdemeanor, max 90 days jail / $400 fine. Limits: under Cal. Gov. Code § 7923.600 and Penal Code § 6254(f), some categories are protected — active investigations, juvenile records, sealed/confidential matters, and identifying victim info in sex offenses or DV cases. Tip: if you're trying to find a specific call, use the call-log search by date + cross-street rather than name — names are often redacted in early-release logs. Sources: California Courts, LAPD, SpotCrime, LexisNexis Community Crime Map, Cal. Gov. Code § 7920, Penal Code § 415.

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Tehama, California · Public Records

Tehama Public Records, Court Cases & Arrests

Search court records, arrest information, criminal history, and police reports for Tehama, located in Tehama County, California. All records linked here come from official government sources.

Records access in Tehama

Law enforcement in Tehama is managed by the Tehama County Sheriff's Office, which oversees the area’s public safety, including the management of arrest and criminal records. Arrest records are systematically maintained and can be accessed by the public through formal requests, for public access in law enforcement activities. The Tehama County Jail, which houses individuals awaiting trial or serving short sentences, is a critical component of the local criminal justice system. If you want to search inmate records or request background checks, the sheriff’s website provides resources and instructions on how to obtain this information efficiently, reflecting the office’s commitment to community engagement and accountability. Residents seeking public records can do so under the guidelines of the California Public Records Act (CPRA) by submitting formal requests to the appropriate agencies. The Tehama County Clerk's Office is responsible for vital records, including birth, death, and marriage certificates, and offers assistance in navigating the process for obtaining these documents. Property records can be accessed through the Tehama County Assessor's Office, which maintains current ownership data and property tax information. When it comes to court records, the Tehama County Superior Court provides a means for residents to access case files and related documentation, both in-person and through online portals, which help with easier access to essential public records.

Tehama · Population & demographics

Total population	418
White	82.8%
Black or African American	1.4%
Asian	0.2%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	13.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial count.

California Public Records Act

Records held by Tehama city offices, the Tehama County Sheriff, and the Tehama County Superior Court are subject to the California Public Records Act (Cal. Gov. Code § 7920 et seq.). Agencies must respond within 10 calendar days. Booking photos and arrest information are public per Sacramento Bee v. Yuba County and Penal Code § 13300. Body-cam footage related to officer-involved shootings is releasable within 45 days under SB 1421 and AB 748.

Where to file a records request in Tehama

Police records: file with the Tehama Police Department or via the Tehama County Sheriff for unincorporated areas.

Court records: Tehama County Superior Court handles criminal, civil, family, and probate matters. Felonies and most misdemeanors flow through the Superior Court system.

Booking and inmate records: Tehama County Sheriff publishes a public inmate roster including booking photos and charges.