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Small Claims Court in Tehama County

A complete filing guide.

Small claims court is where money disputes are resolved on simplified procedures, with a filing fee set by the court and a hearing before a judge.

Below: the claim limit, the court's filing fee, the courthouse with its hours and phone, the towns and ZIP codes this county covers, and how to file. Squabble prepares the paperwork and files it for you.

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Local Courts

Where to file small claims in Tehama County

Small claims here are heard at the courthouse below. When you file, the court confirms the right location for your case.

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Tap a courthouse to see its details in the list below.

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Red Bluff
Tehama County Superior Court: Small Claims Division
1740 Walnut St., Red Bluff, CA, 96080

Confirm the courthouse before you file. The court's own small-claims page carries its current filing location and hours, and Squabble confirms the courthouse for your case when you file.

Small claims filings from Tehama County are handled at Tehama County Superior Court: Small Claims Division in Red Bluff. Tehama County covers 14 ZIP codes, including the Corning, Cottonwood and Flournoy areas.

E-filing

Yes

Remote hearings

Some, by court

Clerk hours

Monday to Friday 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Saturday to Sunday Closed

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Filing in Tehama County

Small claims in Tehama County

Small claims cases in Tehama County, California, are handled by the Tehama County Superior Court: Small Claims Division, located at 1740 Walnut St. in Red Bluff, 96080, as part of the Superior Court of California. The claim limit in small claims court is $12,500. The court serves a county population of 64,451, covering communities such as Corning, Los Molinos, Gerber, Vina, Manton, and Paskenta, along with ZIP codes including 96021, 96055, 96059, and 96078. Tehama County lies near Glenn County, Shasta County, and Butte County. The courthouse is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, and is closed on Saturday and Sunday. The court accepts electronic filing. Questions about small claims procedures can be directed to the court by telephone at (530) 527-3484, and further information is published on the court website at http://www.tehamacourt.ca.gov/.

Where Tehama County hears these cases

Tehama County Superior Court: Small Claims Division

1740 Walnut St., Red Bluff, CA 96080
Hours
Monday to Friday8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Saturday to SundayClosed

Tehama County at a glance

Population64,451
Court sits inRed Bluff
Court systemSuperior Court of California
Claim limit$12,500
ZIP codes in county14
Towns and cities14
Electronic filingAvailable

Towns and ZIP codes in Tehama County

A case filed here usually comes from one of these communities:

Corning, Cottonwood, Flournoy, Gerber, Los Molinos, Manton, Mill Creek, Mineral, Paskenta, Paynes Creek, Proberta, Red Bluff, Tehama, Vina.

ZIP codes:

9602196022960299603596055960599606196063960749607596078960809609096092

Tehama County in context

Tehama County is the 42nd most populous of California's 58 counties, with about 64,451 residents. Tehama County Superior Court: Small Claims Division, in Red Bluff, is about 15 miles from the Shasta County courthouse in Redding and 20 miles from the Butte County courthouse in Chico.

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The Essentials

Small claims filing requirements in Tehama County

$12,500
Maximum claim
$12,500 maximum
$30–$75
Court filing fee
Set by the court, by claim size
Available
E-filing
File electronically
Not permitted
Lawyer at hearing
Self-represented

Rules set by California

State law sets the rules on what the court can hear, serving the other side, filing deadlines, interest, the hearing and collecting a judgment.

Step by Step

How to file a small claims case in Tehama County

Filing fee
$30–$75
File online
Yes, this court accepts small-claims filings online
Where
The courthouse listed above
Or let Squabble file it
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FAQ

Tehama County small claims court FAQs

How much can you sue for?+
Up to $12,500 for individuals, $6,250 for a business.
What does it cost to file?+
$30–$75.
Where do you file?+
At Tehama County Superior Court: Small Claims Division.
Can you file online?+
Yes.
Where is the courthouse?+
Tehama County Superior Court: Small Claims Division, 1740 Walnut St., Red Bluff, CA 96080. Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM; Saturday to Sunday Closed. Phone: (530) 527-3484.
Which towns does this county cover?+
Corning, Cottonwood, Flournoy, Gerber, Los Molinos, Manton, Mill Creek, Mineral, Paskenta, Paynes Creek, Proberta, Red Bluff, Tehama, Vina.

Official sources

Last checked August 2026. Verify current details with the court.

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