AGRICULTURE/WEIGHTS & MEASURES

Agriculture Commissioner-sealer of Weights and Measures provides agricultural services and guarantees equity in the marketplace through weights and measures inspection activities. There are sixteen separate inspection services performed by the department. A comprehensive annual County Crop Report is also compiled.

 

Agriculture/Weights and Measures

Phone # 224-4949
FAX # 224-4951

Agriculture Commissioner/Weight and Measures
Suite 210, 3179 Bechelli Lane
Redding, CA 96002

 

 

Agricultural Extension/Farm Advisor

The Farm Advisor is appointed by Cooperative Extension of the University of California and has a primary role of education, advising and experimentation. The office coordinates the activities of 4-H Clubs, prepares and conducts studies of a technical nature on farm problems and for general use by home gardeners and homemakers. Staff includes a home advisor, a livestock farm advisor, and an area forestry specialist, as well as a plant science farm advisor in eastern Shasta County. The office is overseen by a director who is based in Glenn County and whose services are shared with Glenn, Tehama, and Trinity Counties.

Phone # 224-4900
FAX # 225-4904

University of California Cooperative Extension
1851 Hartnell Avenue
Redding, CA 96002-2217

 

In Burney

Phone # 336-5748
FAX 336-6845

University of California Cooperative Extension
PO Box 9
Intermountain Fairgrounds Office
McArthur, CA 96056-0009

 

ASSESSOR-RECORDER'S OFFICE

The combined position of Assessor-Recorder is an elected one. The Assessor is charged with discovering, identifying, appraising and enrolling annually all locally taxable property, except public utilities and privately owned railroad cars (which the State assesses). The Assessor's staff appraises for all taxing agencies in the County. The Recorder records and safeguards film and microfiche indices and maintains real property records. Some documents involve personal property. Documents are public record upon recording. The Recorder assists the public in searching indices. Birth, death and marriage records are maintained, but are not public records.

Assessor's Office

Phone # 225-5501
FAX # 225-5673

Assessor's Office
Courthouse, Room 115
1500 Court Street
Redding, CA 96001

 

 

Recorder's Office

Phone # 225-5671
FAX 225-5673

Recorder's Office
Courthouse, Room 102
1500 Court Street
Redding, CA 96001

 

 

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AUDITOR / CONTROLLER

The Auditor-Controller serves as the chief accounting officer for the County, and also serves as ex-officio Auditor and/or Controller for various schools, special district and county joint powers agencies. The Auditor draws warrants from and makes deposits to the county treasury, prepares the county and some district payrolls; and provides accounting supervision over all county departments and districts maintaining funds in the county treasury.

Phone # 225-5771
FAX # 225-5694

Shasta County Auditor-Controller
1500 Court Street, Room 104
Redding, CA 96001

 

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COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY & HOUSING AUTHORITY

The Department of Housing and Community Action Programs includes the Housing Authority which provides rental assistance to low income households by paying a portion of the rent. It also operates various types of housing rehabilitation programs. The Community Action Agency, organized in 1973, continues the "War on Poverty" effort. Grant funds are currently assisting community-based organizations in providing emergency food and shelter, refuge and support services for victims of domestic violence, and distribution of surplus food.

Phone # 225-5160
FAX # 225-5178

Department of Housing and Community Action Programs
Suite 300, 1670 Market Street
Redding, CA 96001

 

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COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE

The County Administrative Officer functions as an agent of the Board of Supervisors in overseeing and coordinating the administration of county government.

Phone # 225-5561
FAX # 225-5189

OUTSIDE LOCAL AREA - NO CHARGE TO CALLING PARTY: 800-479-8009

County Administrative Office
Suite 2, 1815 Yuba Street
Redding, CA 96001

 

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COUNTY CLERK/REGISTRAR OF VOTERS

The County Clerk processes marriage licenses, passport applications, and fictitious business name filings for the County. As REGISTRAR OF VOTERS, the Clerk is responsible for a variety of election related services, including conducting elections, registering voters, verifying various petitions, filing Fair Political Practices Commission disclosure statements and issuing abstracts of registration.

Phone # 225-5378/225-5730
FAX # 225-5454

County Clerk's Office
1643 Market Street
Redding, CA 96001

 

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COUNTY COUNSEL

The County Counsel provides most of the civil legal services required by the County. The County Counsel acts as legal advisor to the Board of Supervisors and the Chief Administrative Officer, gives written legal opinions to county officers and managers and officers of special districts and school districts, defends or prosecutes civil actions and proceedings in which the County or a county officer is concerned, and drafts and reviews proposed legislation, contracts, resolutions and other legal documents.

Phone # 225-5711 FAX # 225-5817

County Counsel
Suite 3, 1815 Yuba Street
Redding, CA 96001

 

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SHASTA COUNTY COURTS

The Shasta County Courts include four elected Superior Court Judges, four elected Municipal Court Judges, and one Court Commissioner. The courts handle all criminal felony matters; misdemeanors-, civil law and motions, including probate and family law matters; small claims; traffic cases; and juvenile court proceedings, including juvenile dependency and juvenile delinquency.

 

Administration

Phone # 225-5331
FAX # 225-5339

Administrative Office of the Shasta County Courts
Shasta County Court Administration Office
1500 Court Street, Room 205
Redding, CA 96001

 

Municipal Court - Civil

Phone # 225-5431
FAX # 225-5564

 

Superior Court - Civil

Phone # 225-5631
FAX # 225-5564

 

Municipal Court - Small Claims

Phone # 225-5703
FAX # 225-5564

 

Criminal Unit - Misdemeanor

Phone # 225-5714
FAX # 245-6483

 

Criminal Unit - Felony

Phone # 225-5136
FAX # 245-6483

 

Court Collections

Phone # 245-6446
FAX # 225-5339

 

Traffic

Phone # 225-5315
FAX # 245-5353

 

Shasta County Municipal Court - Branch Courts:

Anderson Branch

1925 W. Howard Street
Anderson, CA 96007
Phone # 365-2563
FAX # 225-5372

 

 

Burney Branch

20509C Shasta Street
Burney, CA 96013
Phone # 335-3571
FAX # 225-5684

 

Shasta County Superior Court

 

Department 1

Phone # 225-5116
FAX # 225-5435

 

Shasta County Justice Center

 

Department 3

Phone # 225-5609
FAX # 245-6339

 

Shasta County Courthouse, 3rd floor

 

Department 4

Phone # 225-5569
FAX # 245-6338

 

Shasta County Courthouse, 3rd floor

 

Department 11

Phone # 245-6270
FAX # 245-6275

Superior Court, Family Support Court (Downtown Mall)

 

Court Services Managers:

 

Civil Division

225-5306

Criminal Division

225-5324

Fiscal Division

225-5312

Probate and Family Court

225-5707

 

Miscellaneous:

 

Tentative Rulings

225-5393

 

Small Claims Advisor

1-800-795-8136
(Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.)

 

 

Family Court Services

Phone # 225-5707
FAX # N/A

Family Court Services
1558 West Street
Redding, CA 96001

 

 

Grand Jury

The Grand Jury operates under the auspices of the court. It consists of 19 members impaneled for the purpose of investigation of or inquiry into city, county and district affairs. At the end of each year, the Jury submits a report of its findings and recommendations to the Presiding Judge of the Superior Court.

Phone # 255-5098
Message Machine Phone - 225-5098
FAX # N/A

Shasta County Grand Jury
P. O. Box 992917
Redding, CA 96099-2917

ANYONE MAY CONTACT THE GRAND JURY BY LEAVING A MESSAGE ON THE ABOVE NUMBER, OR BY WRITING TO THE GRAND JURY AT THE ABOVE ADDRESS. ALL MATTERS ARE REGARDED AS CONFIDENTIAL.

 

 

Jury Coordinator/Services

Phone # 225-5645
Jury (to confirm) - 225-5701
1-800-479-8880
FAX # N/A

 

Jury Coordinator/Services
Courthouse, Room 301
1500 Court Street
Redding, CA 96001

LOCATION FOR JURY ASSEMBLY ROOM: 1407 WEST STREET, REDDING, CA 96001

 

 

 

Juvenile Justice Center

Phone # 225-5331
FAX # 225-5339

 

Shasta County Juvenile Justice Center
2680 Radio Lane
Redding, CA

 

Probate and Family Court

Probate and Family Court Services are state mandated programs. Probate Court Services include investigation of every probate conservatorship petition and investigation of 95 percent of the probate guardianship petitions filed in Shasta County. Further, every existing conservatorship is reviewed regularly by code. Family Court Services requires parents to work with mediators when they are in dispute over custody and/or visitation relative to their minor children.

Phone # 225-5707 or 225-5708
FAX: 245-6337

 

Probate and Family Court Services
1558 West Street, Suite 1
Redding, CA 96001
(across West Street from courthouse)

 

 

Probate Court Investigator

Phone # 225-5707
FAX # N/A

 

Probate Court Investigator
1558 West Street, Suite 1
Redding, CA 96001

 

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DISTRICT ATTORNEY

The District Attorney evaluates all reported crimes to determine if sufficient evidence exists to prosecute individuals for felony and misdemeanor offenses. In those cases where the District Attorney finds sufficient cause, a criminal complaint is filed and prosecution begins.

Phone # 245-6300
FAX # 245-6345

 

Shasta County District Attorney
3rd Floor
1525 Court Street
Redding, CA 96001

 

 

 

Family Support Division

Family Support is a division of the District Attorney's office providing services related to the establishment and enforcement of child support obligations. Spousal support orders are also enforced when linked to a child support obligation.

Phone # 225-5581
FAX # 245-5464 (Legal)
FAX # 245-6379 (General)

Mailing Address:
Family Support Division
P. O. Box 994130
Redding, CA 96099-4130

Physical Location:

Family Support Division
1860 Shasta Street
Redding, CA 96001

 

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Shasta County Fire Department

The Shasta County Fire Department, under contract with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, provides fire protection/prevention and emergency medical services to residents and visitors in a large portion of the County outside the incorporated cities and fire districts. Eighteen volunteer fire stations are supported by at least one fully-funded fire engine and ten California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection stations throughout the County.

EMERGENCY - 911
Phone # 225-2418
Burn Day Information Phone # 224-8777 or
1-800-411-8728 for Eastern Shasta County
FAX # 225-2514

Shasta County Fire Department
1000 Cypress Avenue
Redding, CA 96001

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INFORMATION SYSTEMS - ADMINISTRATION

Information Systems provides electronic data processing services to county departments including systems development, computer operations, systems maintenance and personal computer support. Information Systems also assists departments with the selection and acquisition of computer systems and personal computers. In addition, Information Systems conducts training classes for county employees on the use of computer hardware and software.

Phone # 225-5273
FAX # 225-5275

 

Information Systems Administration
1626 Court Street, Suite 200
Redding, CA 96001

 

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JUSTICE SYSTEM

Phone # 245-6354
FAX # 245-6334

 

1525 Court Street, 3rd Floor
Redding, CA 96001

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MARSHAL

The Marshal provides court security and prisoner transportation to all Shasta County courts, provides an enforcement arm to all courts by the service or execution of any court process or order, including warrants of arrest; and provides general law enforcement as needed. Marshals may also initiate investigations, effect arrest, seek criminal complaints and provide public protection as peace officers. The Marshal is a permanent position appointed by the Municipal Court.

Phone # 225-5611
FAX # 225-5339

 

Marshal's Office
1500 Court Street, Suite 206
Redding, CA 96001

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MENTAL HEALTH

Mental Health Services provides a variety of services dealing with the emotional well being of Shasta County residents. Those services include 24 hour crisis intervention, Adult/Child Day Treatment, Adult/Child Outpatient, Comniunity Treatment, Acute Care, Substance Abuse and the Stillwater Leaming Program. The staff consists of quality psychiatric, psychological, counseling and support staff. Fees are based on a sliding scale. During 1989, administration and outpatient services moved into the old Shasta General Hospital building on Breslauer Way (formerly Hospital Lane). The facility also became the first of its kind to receive Federal certification.

Phone # 225-5200
TDD # 246-5732
FAX # 225-5229 (Operations)
FAX # 225-5977 (Administration)
FAX # 225-5171 (Patients Rights)

Mailing Address:
Shasta County Community Mental Health Services
P. O. Box 496048
Redding, CA 96049-6048

Physical Location:
2640 Breslauer Way
Redding, CA 96001

 

Administration

Mental Health Director
225-5900

Alcohol/Drug Program Director
245-6420
FAX # 225-5232

 

Mental Health Programs

Crisis/Admission Program : 225-5945

 

Adult Intensive Day Treatment : 225-5940

 

Adult Outpatient Program : 225-5974

 

Burney Outpatient Program : 335-2906

FAX: 335-2389

 

Community Treatment Services : 225-5940

Help, Inc. : 225-5255

 

Medical Records Department : 225-5899

Patients' Rights Advocates : 225-5506

FAX: 225-5171

 

Shasta Psychiatric Hospital Program : 225-5945

Stillwater Learning Program : 241-8111

Quality Assurance/Managed Care Program : 225-5904

Youth Services Program : 225-5962

 

 

Alcohol and Drug Program

Phone # 225-5240
FAX # 225-5232

Shasta County Alcohol/Drug Program
2770 Pioneer Drive
Redding, CA 96001

 

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PROBATION OFFICE

Probation provides community safety through its investigations and recommendations to all courts on matters of crime and delinquency as well as providing sentencing alternatives which carry appropriate sanctions that hold offenders accountable without undue risk to the community. The department also provides for the execution of orders of courts in Shasta County. The department deals with adult as well as juvenile offenders and provides supervision of the Victim/Witness Program and Juvenile Institutional Services. The Probation Officer is a permanent position appointed by the Superior Court.


Adult
Phone # 245-6200
FAX # 245-6241

 

Juvenile
Phone # 225-5230
FAX # 225-5448
Victim/Witness
Phone # 225-5220
FAX # 225-5219

 

Shasta County Probation Officer
1st Floor
1525 Court Street
Redding, CA 96001

 

 

Juvenile Justice Center Division - Intake/Juvenile Court

Phone # 225-5230
FAX # 225-5448

Juvenile Division Probation Office
2680 Radio Lane
Redding, CA 96001

 

 

Victim Witness

Phone # 225-5220
FAX # 225-5219

Shasta County Victim/Witness Program
1670 Market Street, Suite 112
Redding, CA 96001

 

Crystal Creek Regional Boys' Camp

Phone # 359-2653
FAX # 245-6241

 

Crystal Creek Regional Boys' Camp
P. O. Box 758
Old Shasta, CA 96087

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PUBLIC WORKS - ROADS

Public Works is responsible for the construction and maintenance of the county's facilities, including its buildings, roads, and airports, and for supervising several permanent road divisions that maintain private roads on behalf of the citizens in those districts. The department employs architects and engineers who prepare construction plans as well as supervise construction of these facilities. The department also acts as the county's surveyor and processes subdivision and survey maps. It administers the county's solid waste management functions and acts as administrative staff for the County Regional Transportation Planning Agency.

Phone # 225-5661
FAX # 225-5667

 

OUTSIDE LOCAL AREA - NO CHARGE TO CALLING PARTY: 800-479-8022

 

Department of Public Works
1855 Placer Street
Redding, Ca 96001

 

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SHERIFF/CORONER

Sheriff/Coroner is responsible for operating the county jail, providing police protection to the unincorporated area of the County, and boating safety patrols on Lake Shasta and the Sacramento River. The Sheriff is also in charge of animal regulation for the unincorporated area of the County. As Coroner, the Sheriff is responsible for investigating certain fatalities and notifying the Public Administrator to handle the estates of individuals who die without a valid will or who do not have a relative in the State of California. The criteria for such investigations include "any sudden, violent, unusual, unexpected, and accidental death where the decedent was not under the care of a physician, or seen by a doctor within 20 days prior to death."

Phone # 245-6165
FAX 245-6173

24-hour telephone contact:

 

Shasta County Sheriff's Office
1525 Court Street, 2nd Floor
Redding, CA 96001

Sheriff-Coroner - 245-6165

 

Burney Enforcement Division

Phone # 335-4511/245-6070
FAX # 245-6074

 

20509 Shasta Street
Burney, CA 96013

 

Coroner's Office

Phone # 225-5551
FAX 225-5572

 

Shasta County Coroner's Office
4555 Veteran's Lane
Redding, CA 96001

Sheriff-Coroner

245-6165

Forensic Pathologist
225-5551

 

County Jail

Phone # 245-6100
FAX 245-6129

Shasta County Jail
1655 West Street
Redding, CA 96001

 

 

Detention Annex

Phone # 245-6085
FAX 245-6072

 

2490 Radio Lane
Redding, CA 96001

Enforcement Division

Phone # 245-6174
FAX 245-6173

 

 

Boating Safety Unit

Phone # 245-6075

Location: Bridge Bay Resort

 

 

Major Crimes (Detectives)

Phone # 245-6135
FAX 245-6054

 

 

Patrol - Knighton Station

Phone # 245-6083 or 245-6000
FAX 245-6082

 

 

 

Patrol - Shasta Lake Station

Phone # 245-6096
FAX 245-6088

 

 

Services Division

Phone # 245-6025
FAX 245-6054

 

1525 Court Street
Redding, CA 96001

 

Abandoned Vehicle Abatement

Phone # 245-6186
FAX 245-6054

 

 

Animal Regulation Unit

Phone # 245-6065
FAX 225-5572

 

Location: 2090 Radio Lane

Career Criminal Apprehension Program (C-CAP)

Phone # 245-6184
FAX 245-6039

 

 

Crime Prevention/Volunteer Programs

FAX 245-6054

 

Emergency Services/Disaster Coord.

FAX 245-6054

 

 

Evidence/Property Lab

FAX 245-6054

 

Location: 1820 Butte Street

Sheriff's Service Officers:
CAL-I.D. 225-5543
Photo Lab Technician 245-6018
Property Clerk 225-5669

 

Records

FAX 245-6054

 

 

Training

FAX 245-6173

 

 

Warrants

FAX 245-6054

 

 

SHASCOM, Inter-Agency Dispatch Services

The Shasta Area Safety Communications Agency (SHASCOM) is a joint powers agency providing a unified system of 9-1-1 call-taking and public safety dispatching. Shasta County, the cities of Redding and Anderson and the County Fire Department each have representatives on the agency's management council as well as the agency Board of Directors. The Dispatch Center is located on property donated by the City of Redding near Benton Air Park.

245-6500

Location: 3101 South Street

 

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SOCIAL SERVICES AND BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION

Department of Social Services provides several services at several locations in the County. Social Services provides social work intervention with children and adults in need of protective services due to abuse or neglect. The agency also provides family therapy, foster care placement, adoption services, foster care licensing and day care licensing. Inhome Support Services for the aged and disabled assists with housekeeping, meal preparation. Etc. Financiai, Aid/medi-cai, Services makes a determination of eligibility for Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC) and the Food Stamp program. General Assistance is also available for indigent adults. The Public Guardian administers Court ordered Conservatorships. Greater Avenues to Independence (G.A.I.N.) offers employment and training for adults receiving A.F.D.C. The Opportunity Center offers employment and habilitation services for the disabled with an emphasis on placement in competitive employment. The facility operates the county print shop, mail distribution center, micrographics, light manufacturing and assembly. Services provided include mobility training, speech therapy, basic education and vocational evaluation.

Phone # 225-5704
TTY # 225-5597
FAX # 225-5361

Social Services Administration
1626 Court Street
Redding CA 96001

 

Eligibility & Grant

Phone # 225-5526
FAX # 225-5087

 

Social Services Eligibility & Grants
2460 Breslauer Way
Redding CA 96001

 

GAIN Program

Phone # 225-5000
FAX # 225-5010

 

Social Services, GAIN Program
1400 California Street
Redding CA 96001

In Burney:
37491 Enterprise C
335-3033

 

Adult Services/Public Guardian

Phone # 225-5758 /225-5103
FAX # 225-5010

 

Social Services, Adult Services
1400 California Street
Redding CA 96001

 

Children's Protective Services

Phone # 225-5650 / 225-5568
Information - 225-5650
Reporting Child Abuse-Neglect - 225-5144 -- (24 hours)
FAX # 225-5190

Children's Protective Services
1615 Continental Street
Redding CA 96001

 

California Children's Services - CCS

Phone # 225-5660
FAX # 225-5355

 

California Children's Services - CCS
2460 Breslauer Way
Redding CA 96001

 

Opportunity Center Workshop

Phone # 225-5781
FAX # 225-5751

Social Services, Opportunity Center
1265 Redwood Blvd.
Redding CA 96003

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SUPPORT SERVICES

The Office of Support Services oversees the activities of Personnel, Purchasing, Buildings and Grounds, and Risk Management.

Phone # 225-5515
FAX # 225-5345

 

1600 Court Street
Redding, CA 96001

 

 

Facilities Management

Phone # 225-5659
FAX # 225-5420

 

1958 Placer Street
Redding, CA 96001

 

 

Personnel Division

Personnel provides and administers policies, programs and services designed to attract and retain exceptional employees at all levels of county government, and to enhance their performance at maximum effectiveness. Basic functions include recruiting and examining, classification management. wage and salary issues, employee relations, equal employment, benefits. and general personnel administration.

Phone # 225-5515
Job Hotline : 225-5078 FAX # 225-5345

 

1600 Court Street
Redding, CA 96001

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TREASURER/TAX COLLECTOR/PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR

The elected Treasurer-Tax Collector-Public Administrator manages the investments of the County to ensure maximum interest income and adequate cash flow. This office also collects property tax revenue for county government, school districts and various special districts. The Public Administrator is responsible for the disposition of the estates of decedents where there is no executor or other personal representative qualified to do so.

Phone # 225-5511
FAX # 225-5088

 

Treasurer/Tax Collector/Public Administrator
1500 Court Street, Room 114
Redding, CA 96001

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VETERANS SERVICES DEPARTMENT

The Veterans Service Officer is the county's advocate for veterans and their families. He prepares applications to the VA for various benefits representing eligible veterans and their dependents.

Phone # 225-5616
FAX # 245-6454

Veterans Services
2644 Breslauer Way, #3
Redding, CA 96001

Veterans Memorial Hall
1605 Yuba Street
Redding, CA 96001
243-9721