Searching Tehama County: what to expect
Tehama County keeps a modest online footprint — 3 of the 12 sources below are the county's own; the rest is statewide coverage. California courts search county by county, and Tehama County has no public online docket listed — case records mean the clerk's office, or the statewide options on the California court records page. Two local sources do most of the work — tehamaso.org for the sheriff's side — jail roster and inmate lookups, tehama.gov for deeds and recorded documents. One gap: property records aren't published by the county itself. Use the California property records page for those.
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Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: all Tehama County record-source URLs verified against the official local and California state publishers on the review date. 4 primary .gov / official sources cited below.
Tehama County — Key Numbers (2026)
Population, demographics, and county-seat data for Tehama County, California — verified against U.S. Census 2024 estimates.
64,451
Population
Census estimate
24,623
Households
Census estimate
$59,029
Median income
Annual household
$290,400
Median home value
Census ACS
Red Bluff
County seat
In California
Criminal records
2 sources
Court records
3 sources
Wants & warrants
see state portal
Property records
see state portal
Vital records
1 source
Voter records
see state portal
Professional licenses
1 source
Recorded documents
see state portal
Count of verified official sources per record type. Multiple sources One source Use state portal
Tehama County Records at a Glance
| Record type | Tehama County verified sources |
|---|---|
| Court records | Tehama County Superior Court | Superior Court of California,… Court Calendars | Superior Court of California, County of Te… |
| Criminal records | Inmates Crime Data | State of California - Department of Justice - O… |
| Wants & warrants | California's Most Wanted Fugitives | State of California - Department of Ju |
| Property records | |
| Voter records | Vote Centers and Ballot Drop-off Locations - California Secretary of State |
| Professional licenses | County Records | Your Ultimate Resource for Property Records |
| Recorded documents | Tehama County Clerk and Recorder | Tehama County Tehama County Government |
Count of officially verified .gov / .us record sources cataloged for Tehama County. Sources reviewed June 04, 2026.
What Changed in 2026 — Tehama County Records
2026
Tehama County official government portal active
The official Tehama County government website at www.tehama.gov continues to serve as the canonical local source.
2026
Tehama County court records portal verified
State court system links for Tehama County verified against the California judiciary portal in 2026.
2026
Tehama County criminal records access
State criminal records repository for Tehama County (statewide system, not county-specific) confirmed active in 2026.
2026
FBI Identity History Summary (federal complement)
For records that may exist outside California, the FBI Identity History Summary at fbi.gov complements all county-level state records.
The 4-Step Tehama County Records Pathway
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Step 1 — Start at the Tehama County clerk/courthouse
For most local records (court cases, property deeds, marriage licenses), the Tehama County clerk's office is the first stop.
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Step 2 — Use the California statewide systems
Criminal background, court case search, voter registration, and professional licensing are all run at the California state level — not by the county.
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Step 3 — Federal sources for federal records
Federal court cases (PACER), federal tax liens (IRS), military records (NPRC), and immigration data (ICE) are all federal — not held by the county.
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Step 4 — Cross-check before relying on data
Most county portals lag 24-48 hours behind the courthouse. For time-sensitive verification, call the clerk directly.
Five Things People Get Wrong About Tehama County Records
MYTH"Tehama County maintains all criminal records."
FACTCriminal records for Tehama County are held by the California state repository, NOT the county. The county sheriff has only the local arrest log.
MYTH"Records sealed in Tehama County are gone everywhere."
FACTSealing removes records from public search but they still exist at the courthouse and may appear in FBI records (Identity History Summary).
MYTH"Free 'instant background' sites have Tehama County data."
FACTOnly the official California state repository has verified, current Tehama County data. Free sites often have stale data.
MYTH"The Tehama County assessor's value is what I'll sell my home for."
FACTThe Tehama County assessor's value is for property tax purposes only — usually below market value.
MYTH"All county records older than 50 years are public."
FACTPartially false. Public-records rules vary by record type AND state. Court records and deeds are usually older-public; vital records remain restricted longer (often 75-125 years).
Primary Sources and Official Record Portals
- www.tehama.gov — Official Tehama County government website
- www.tehama.courts.ca.gov — Court records — official source
- oag.ca.gov — Criminal records — official source
- fbi.gov — FBI Identity History Summary (federal record)
Related — Tehama County & California Records
For records not specific to Tehama County, use California's statewide system or the national hub.
📍 California statewide record systems:
- California Court Records →
- California Criminal Records →
- California Property Records →
- California Vital Records →
- California Voter Records →
- California Wants & Warrants →
- California Licenses →
- California Recorded Documents →
🇺🇸 National hubs:
Related Public Records
California statewide records: Court records · Criminal records · Wants & warrants · Property records · Vital records · Voter records · Licenses · Recorded docs
National directories: Court records · Criminal records · Property records · Vital records · Federal databases
Skip the directory — step-by-step California guides that use these databases:
About Tehama County, California
Tehama County is located in the Central Valley of California. The county seat is Red Bluff (official site: https://www.tehama.gov/).
- Population: 64,451
- Households: 24,623
- Median household income: $59,029
- Median home value: $290,400
- Below poverty line: 16.2%
- Land area: 2,949.1 sq mi
- Population density: 21.9 people / sq mi
- Public libraries indexed: 3
- NCES schools indexed: 49
Tehama County Superior Court | Superior Court of California, County of Tehama
Official Free
/ CA-99 S exit- EXIT 649- toward CENTRAL RED BLUFF. Turn left onto Antelope Blvd. traveling over the freeway intersection heading west. Take a right on Main St. Turn left on Walnut and proceed about 1 mile. The courtroom will be on the right-hand side of Walnut St .
Court Calendars | Superior Court of California, County of Tehama
Official Free
Department Assignments "Trials and Hearings" means that the time is open for assignment of any variety of hearing or trial, including jury trials. Department 1 Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri 8:00 a.m. Felony Law & Motion: Judge Bottke 9:00 a.m. Prelim Settlement Conference Calendar: Judge Skillman 1:15 p.m.
Inmates
Official Free
Civil, Family, and Probate Remote Appearance Information Court Reporters Grand Jury Grand Jury (Tehama County) Holidays Local Court Rules (1/1/26) Standing Orders Proposals and Procurements
Crime Data | State of California - Department of Justice - Office of the Attorney General
Official Free
The California Attorney General has the duty to collect, analyze, and report statistical data, which provide valid measures of crime and the criminal justice process to government and the citizens of California.
VINE is not working right now - VINELink
Official Free
The sheriff's side of Tehama County record-keeping — bookings, incident reports, and records requests start here. It sits outside government; official offices remain the record of authority.
CDPH Vital Document List - CA.gov
Official Free
Addendum 2 - CDPH/CHVP State General Fund Innovation 2.0 Request for Supplemental Information (RSI) for State Fiscal Year 2023 – 2028, 2023 · California Personal Responsibility Education Program
DCA License Search - CA.gov
Official Free
License and permit records for Tehama County — issued credentials and active-status checks. If a link breaks, the office homepage at search.dca.ca.gov carries the new path.
California's Most Wanted Fugitives | State of California - Department of Justice - Office of the Attorney General
Official Free
This Google™ translation feature is provided for informational purposes only · The Office of the Attorney General is unable to guarantee the accuracy of this translation and is therefore not liable for any inaccurate information resulting from the translation application tool
Vote Centers and Ballot Drop-off Locations - California Secretary of State
Official Free
If you wish to continue in a language other than English, please select your language below · You can map all the Vote Centers and Ballot Drop-off locations near you by visiting the Secretary of State's look up tool
Tehama County | Welcome to the Tehama County Website!
Official Free
With more than 300 miles of trails (including 17 miles of the Pacific Crest Trail) and Lassen Volcanic National Park only forty-five miles to the east, Tehama County offers unlimited recreational opportunities. Red Bluff is strategically located on Interstate 5 providing direct one day access between Seattle and Los Angeles. ADA Coordinator Birth & Death records Marriage Services Fish & Game Commission Official Records Board of Supervisors meetings · Forms & Publications Bidding Opportunities SB 272 Enterprise Software Catalog California Emergency Disaster Information County Budgets &…
Clerk and Recorder | Tehama County
Business, Voter & Other
.gov
Official Tehama County, California government site.
tehamacounty.ca.gov
Tehama County Government
Business, Voter & Other
Official public records resource for Tehama County, California. Requests route faster when they cite exactly what this office says it holds. Staff at offices like this handle lookup questions daily — asking is normal.
California Business Search
Business, Voter & Other
.gov
California SOS business entity search.
bizfileonline.sos.ca.gov
County Tax Retriever | Tehama County | Parcel:001050002000
Official Free
Assessment and tax records covering Tehama County are published through this system. It sits outside government; official offices remain the record of authority.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I look up court cases in Tehama County?
Tehama County court cases are filed with the Clerk of the Superior Court. Search the Tehama County Superior Court | Superior Court of California, County of Tehama portal: https://www.tehama.courts.ca.gov/location/tehama-county-superior-court. For federal matters, see PACER.
Are California marriage records public?
Marriage records in California are generally public — anyone can verify that a marriage occurred and request a non-certified copy. Certified copies (needed for legal purposes like name changes or immigration) may be restricted to the spouses, immediate family, or those with a court order.
Can I find out if someone is divorced in California?
Yes. Search the court case index for the person's name in the county where they lived. Most California counties offer free online case-search portals. The state vital records office also issues divorce verifications for a fee.
What is an ICE detainer (Form I-247)?
An ICE detainer (Form I-247) is a written request from ICE asking a local jail to hold someone for up to 48 additional hours after they would normally be released so ICE can take custody. Federal courts have held that detainers are requests, not orders — whether a jail honors a detainer depends on the local sheriff's policy.