How to Schedule an In-Person Visit at Tehama County Jail (steps, rules, and what to expect)
Visiting someone at Tehama County Jail is straightforward once you understand the schedule, request window, and how time slots work. Here's what to do and what to expect on visit day.
Tehama County Jail runs in-person visitation on a weekly schedule organized by housing unit. You can't just pick any day - your visit has to match the unit your person is housed in. For example, on Mondays: Male Protective Custody (1) visits run 7:00am–9:00am, Male Protective Custody (2) runs 9:00am–11:00am, and Male Mainline is 1:00pm–4:00pm. Other days are split similarly across Female units and Ad-Sep units. Check the current schedule before requesting a visit - it'll save you a lot of back-and-forth.
- ✓ Confirm which housing unit the inmate is currently assigned to
- ✓ Match that housing unit to the correct day and time window on the jail’s weekly visitation schedule
- ✓ Only request a visit on a day that corresponds to that housing unit
Tehama County Jail requires lead time for in-person visits. Submit your request at least 7 days before the date you want. There's also a cap on how far ahead you can book: the facility won't accept requests more than 30 days out. So you're working within a window - no later than a week before, no earlier than a month.
After you submit, the jail reviews your request. If approved, you won't pick the exact time - you'll be assigned a 30-minute slot. Expect notification by email with the decision and your assigned time. Check your inbox so you don't miss your window.
Most people in custody can receive one 30-minute in-person visit twice per week. Plan around that when coordinating rides, childcare, or time off work.
Note: Inmate workers may be able to receive one 60-minute visit twice weekly, but only if time and space are available.
All in-person visits at Tehama County Jail are non-contact. Expect a physical barrier between you - no hugging, hand-holding, or passing items.
Reminder: Staff can end a visit at any time if they believe security or rules have been violated. Stay calm and follow the rules so you don't lose your remaining time together.
Some visits operate under different rules. Tehama County Jail allows unlimited legal or confidential visits seven days a week, 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., for certain professionals. This includes attorneys, probation/parole officers, medical or mental health staff, and approved clergy. If you're in one of these categories, your access is much broader than the standard visitation schedule.
- Contact Chaplain Eileen Taylor - Reach out to start the approval process.
- Submit your ordination paperwork - You’ll need to provide a copy of your ordination certificate.
- Turn in a completed application - Approval requires both the paperwork and the application.
- Plan for processing time - Applications are handled as quickly as possible, but approval may take up to three weeks.
Once your request is in, the jail reviews it and assigns you a 30-minute slot if approved. You'll get the decision and time by email. Before submitting, double-check that you're requesting the correct day for the inmate's housing unit. The schedule is housing-specific, and matching your request to it helps avoid delays.
Tips and Gaps
- ✓ Verify the correct visitation day and time window based on the inmate’s housing unit before you submit a request
- ✓ Save the e-mail that tells you whether you’re approved and what 30-minute time slot you were assigned
- ✓ If you’re unsure about any part of the request process, contact the jail for clarification (the published materials focus on the schedule, deadlines, and time-slot assignment - not detailed submission instructions)
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