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FAQs

  • No. Service of process on the County may only be accomplished by serving the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors, whose office is located in the County Administration Center, 1450 Court Street, Suite 308B, Redding, California, 96001, (530) 225-5550.

  • No. The County Counsel, by statute, is the lawyer for the County, its officers and employees in their official capacity, and certain other public entities. The County Counsel may not give legal advice to members of the public.

  • The process of collecting damages from the County is started by filing a claim on the County’s claim form with the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors, whose office is located in the County Administration Center, 1450 Court Street, Suite 308B, Redding, California, 96001, (530) 225-5550.

    The instructions and forms for filing a claim can be obtained from the Risk Management Division of the Office of the Support Services, located in the County Administration Center, 1450 Court Street, Suite 348, Redding, California, 96001, (530) 225-5143.

    The law governing claims against public entities is complex and has short deadlines. You may need to seek the services of an attorney for your own protection. In any event, you should present your claim without delay. For additional information, please refer to Government Code section 910.

  • No. The Shasta County Code is available from the County’s website. In addition, the County Code can be reviewed (and copies obtained, for a fee) from the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors, whose office is located in the County Administration Center, 1450 Court Street, Suite 308B, Redding, California, (530) 225-5550.

  • No. The Office of the County Counsel is not the custodian of records of the County of Shasta. You should inquire directly at the office or location where you believe the records are maintained, or contact the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors at (530) 225-5550.

  • Cities, special districts, school districts, and the Shasta County Office of Education are independent legal entities, over which the County and its Board of Supervisors have no control. Any concerns you have with those entities should be addressed to their managers or governing boards.

  • There are many ways to find legal assistance:

    • Use Law Help California to find legal aid offices, lawyer-referral services, and other free and low-cost services in Shasta County and elsewhere throughout California.
    • For assistance with child support, spousal support, health insurance, parentage, custody and visitation, divorce, legal separation and nullity of marriage, and preparing the necessary forms, contact the Shasta County Family Law Facilitator: Stacy Larson, 1500 Court Street, Room 115, Redding, CA 96001, (530) 245-6900 or (530) 245-6789.
    • For free legal assistance to persons aged 60 and older regarding Social Security/SSI, housing, Guardianship, debt counseling, and other issues contact: Legal Services of Northern California, 1370 West Street, Redding, CA 96001, (530) 241-3565 or (800) 822-9687.
    • Persons with low incomes who need assistance with housing, public benefits, and health rights, may contact Legal Services of Northern California, (800) 822-9687 or (530) 241-3565. Legal Services of Northern California also acts as Shasta County’s Small Claims Advisor; there are no income restrictions for assistance with small claims matters.
    • Ask a friend or family member to recommend an attorney.
    • Use the State Bar of California’s "find an attorney" service.
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