Who to Call at Tehama County Jail (Red Bluff): Quick phone reference for families
Trying to reach Tehama County Jail in Red Bluff? Having the right number saves you a lot of runaround. Here are the three lines families use most.
Main Jail / Jail Staff: (530) 529-7910. Administration (Lieutenant Becker): (530) 529-7718. Medical Staff: (530) 528-7613.
Not sure who handles your question? Start with the Main Jail line at (530) 529-7910. It connects you directly to jail staff and works for most day-to-day issues.
Need to reach jail administration specifically? Call (530) 529-7718. This line goes to Lieutenant Becker's office - use it for administrative questions or when someone tells you to follow up with administration.
For health-related concerns, call the Medical Staff line at (530) 528-7613. This is the most direct route when your question involves medical care inside the jail.
Want to know who's in charge? The Main Jail is managed by Captain Sherrill and Lieutenant Becker. Having those names handy helps when you need to speak with a supervisor or escalate a concern beyond whoever answered the phone.
- ✓ Administrative Correction Sergeant
- ✓ Four (4) Correction Sergeants
- ✓ Cook Supervisor
- ✓ Medical Supervisor
The Jail Division covers more than one desk. It includes the Main Jail, Courts, Transportation Unit, Medical Unit, and Food Services. It's actually the largest division in the Tehama County Sheriff's Office - about half the personnel and budget. That means the same management team oversees multiple operations, and your call may get routed depending on which unit handles your question.
Prepare Before Call
- ✓ The person’s full legal name (and any known aliases)
- ✓ Date of birth (if you have it)
- ✓ Booking number (if you know it)
- ✓ Your relationship to the person in custody
- ✓ A one-sentence summary of what you need (keep it specific)
- ✓ Paper and pen to write down names, dates, and next steps
- ✓ A quiet place to call from in case you’re put on hold or need to take notes
Not getting a clear answer? Stay calm and ask for the on-duty supervisor. It helps to know the chain: the Main Jail is managed by Captain Sherrill and Lieutenant Becker. Below them are an Administrative Correction Sergeant, four Correction Sergeants, a Cook Supervisor, and a Medical Supervisor. Asking for a supervisor isn't confrontational - it just ensures your question reaches the right person.
Note: Policies and availability can change, so confirm details during your call. Write down the date/time, the number you called, and the name or title of the person you spoke with.
This list helps you reach the right desk faster, but it doesn't cover call-in hours, voicemail procedures, or how to file a formal complaint. If timing matters, ask when the best time to call back is. Keep a simple record of who you spoke with and what they told you.
For reference, Tehama County Jail is located at 502 Oak Street (corner of Oak & Madison) in Red Bluff, California. The Main Jail holds up to 227 inmates - both sentenced and pre-sentenced - and was built in 1974, with additions completed in 1994.
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