Tehama County Booking Records

Tehama County 72 hour booking records are posted through a Citizen RIMS database managed by the Tehama County Sheriff's Office. Citizen RIMS shows current inmates at the county jail in Red Bluff and provides booking details for each person. Tehama County is a rural county in the northern Sacramento Valley. The sheriff handles all jail operations and booking records. This page explains how to use the Citizen RIMS tool, what California law requires for booking data access, and how to get records beyond what is posted online.

Tehama County Citizen RIMS

The Tehama County Sheriff publishes current inmate data through Citizen RIMS. This is a public-facing web tool that shows who is in custody at the Tehama County jail. You can see each inmate's name, charges, booking date, and bail amount. The tool is free to access and does not require any login or account. Just go to the page and the data is there.

Citizen RIMS is used by several California sheriff's offices. The Tehama County version is straightforward. It lists inmates in a simple table format. Because Tehama County is small, the list is usually short. You can scan through it quickly. If you need to find a specific person, use your browser's search function to look for a name. The data updates as new bookings and releases happen at the jail.

The tool shows current inmates only. Once someone is released from the Tehama County jail, their record drops off the Citizen RIMS page. The booking record itself still exists in the sheriff's system. You can request older records through a written public records request under the California Public Records Act.

Tehama Booking Screenshot

The Tehama County Citizen RIMS page shows everyone currently held at the county jail in Red Bluff.

The screenshot shows the Citizen RIMS interface. The layout is basic but it gets the job done. Each row represents one inmate with their key booking data. Tehama County keeps the presentation simple, which actually makes it one of the faster-loading jail search tools in northern California.

Tehama County Booking Law

California Government Code 7923.610 requires all California law enforcement agencies to share booking data with the public. Tehama County follows this law. The statute says agencies must release the full name, date of birth, physical description, arrest date and time, booking date and time, arrest location, all charges, bail amount, and the facility where the person is held. The Tehama County Sheriff uses Citizen RIMS to fulfill part of this requirement online.

The 72 hour rule sets the deadline for making booking data public. Tehama County's Citizen RIMS tool updates quickly, so most new bookings show up well within that window. But the tool only covers people still in custody. For booking records of released individuals, you need to go through the formal records request process. The sheriff must respond within 10 days under the California Public Records Act.

Every person booked into the Tehama County jail gets phone call rights under Penal Code 851.5. Three completed calls within three hours. Free of charge. The calls can go to an attorney, bail agent, or family member. The jail cannot deny or charge for these calls.

Note: Citizen RIMS shows only current inmates. For historical Tehama County booking records, submit a written request to the sheriff.

Tehama County Jail Details

The Tehama County jail is in Red Bluff, the county seat. The sheriff's office manages the facility. Red Bluff is a small city along Interstate 5 in the northern Sacramento Valley. The jail handles bookings from the Red Bluff Police Department, Corning Police Department, and the sheriff's patrol units. All arrests in Tehama County go through this one jail. That keeps things simple for anyone searching booking records.

Contact the Tehama County Sheriff at (530) 529-7900. The main office is at 22840 Antelope Boulevard, Red Bluff, CA 96080. Walk-in requests are accepted during business hours. You can mail a records request to the same address. Put your request in writing, include the person's name and approximate date, and the sheriff's office will process it. No reason is required under California law.

Tehama County is a spread-out rural county. It covers a mix of valley floor and foothills east of the Sacramento River. The population is concentrated in Red Bluff and Corning. Outside those cities, the sheriff provides primary law enforcement for the unincorporated areas. Booking volume is low compared to urban counties, but the legal requirements for public access are identical.

• Tehama County jail at 22840 Antelope Blvd., Red Bluff
• Free online Citizen RIMS for current inmates
• Handles Red Bluff PD and Corning PD bookings
• Records requests by mail, phone, or walk-in
• Low booking volume in this rural county

Nearby County Booking Records

Tehama County is surrounded by several northern California counties. Check these neighbors if you are unsure which county handled an arrest.