Tehama County Background Check

Tehama County background check records are available through the sheriff and Superior Court. This Northern California county has about 65,000 residents. Red Bluff is the county seat. The sheriff offers Live Scan at a $24.50 rolling fee. This guide covers how to access criminal records in Tehama County.

Tehama County Sheriff Live Scan

The Tehama County Sheriff provides Live Scan fingerprinting services. The rolling fee is $24.50 per person. Call (530) 529-7940 for hours and location information. The sheriff office is in Red Bluff.

On top of the rolling fee, you pay $32 to the state DOJ and $17 to the FBI for federal records. Total cost is about $73.50 for a complete check. The sheriff handles law enforcement for most of the county.

Private Live Scan operators may serve the Red Bluff area. Options are limited in this rural county. Residents sometimes travel to Redding in Shasta County for more choices. Use the DOJ locator to find all certified sites.

Tehama County Court Records

Tehama Superior Court handles criminal cases for the county. The courthouse is in Red Bluff. You can search cases and request copies of documents. Criminal records are public unless sealed by court order.

Certified copies cost $40 per document. Regular copies have per page fees. Contact the clerk for specific pricing. The court serves Red Bluff, Corning, and unincorporated areas.

Tehama County is an agricultural area in the northern Sacramento Valley. The court handles a moderate caseload for the region.

Live Scan in Tehama County Cities

Tehama County has two incorporated cities: Red Bluff and Corning. Red Bluff is the larger city with about 14,000 people. Corning has around 8,000 people and is known for its olive industry.

Red Bluff has its own police department that may offer services. Corning also has police. Contact local departments to check availability. The sheriff serves unincorporated areas.

Tehama County Background Check Fees

Fees in Tehama County include state charges plus local fees. The DOJ charges $32. The FBI charges $17. The sheriff rolling fee is $24.50.

Total costs for a full state and federal check run about $73.50 at the sheriff. Court fees follow standard California rates with $40 for certified copies.

Nearby California Counties

Tehama County is in the northern Sacramento Valley. Interstate 5 runs through Red Bluff connecting Northern and Southern California.

Neighboring counties include Shasta County to the north, Plumas County to the east, Butte County to the south, Glenn County to the southwest, and Mendocino County to the west.

Cities in Tehama County

Tehama County has two incorporated cities. All criminal cases go through Tehama Superior Court in Red Bluff.

• Red Bluff (county seat)
• Corning