Access Mono County Criminal Court Records

Mono County criminal court records are maintained by the Superior Court of California, County of Mono. The county seat is Bridgeport, a small town in the Eastern Sierra. Mono County is one of the least populated counties in California, and the court does not have an online case search portal. Record requests are handled by the clerk's office through staff-assisted searches. If you need to look up a criminal case or get copies of court filings from Mono County, you will work directly with the clerk by phone, mail, or in person. This page covers the process and fees for criminal court records in Mono County.

Searching Mono County Criminal Court Records

Mono County does not offer a public online portal for searching criminal court records. This puts it in a small group of California counties that still rely on staff-assisted searches. To look up a criminal case in Mono County, you need to contact the clerk's office directly. Give them the defendant's name or case number and the clerk will search the system on your behalf.

This is not as limiting as it sounds. Mono County has a very small case load. The clerk's office handles far fewer requests than courts in urban areas. That often means quicker responses and more personal service. You can call the Mono County Superior Court and speak with someone who can check the records while you are on the phone. For written requests, send a letter to the clerk's office with the details of what you need.

Note: Because there is no self-service portal, having the case number or exact spelling of the defendant's name will help the clerk find your Mono County criminal record faster.

Mono County Superior Court Location

The main courthouse for Mono County is in Bridgeport at 100 Thompsons Way, Bridgeport, CA 93517. This is the primary location for criminal cases and record requests. The court also holds sessions in Mammoth Lakes at the Mammoth Lakes Courthouse, 100 Thompsons Way. The Mammoth Lakes location serves the southern part of the county, which has a larger year-round population than Bridgeport.

Both locations are part of the Mono County Superior Court system. Criminal record requests can be made at either courthouse during clerk's office hours. If you are coming from out of the area, keep in mind that Mono County is in a mountain region. Winter weather can affect travel. Call ahead to confirm the courthouse is open. The phone number for the Mono County Superior Court is (760) 932-5239.

Mono County Criminal Court Record Fees

Fees for criminal court records in Mono County match the statewide schedule. Plain copies cost $0.50 per page. Certified copies are $40 per document, plus the per-page charge. A $15 search fee applies when the clerk has to spend more than 10 minutes looking for the record. Off-site records cost $10 extra to pull.

For in-person requests, you pay at the counter. Cash, check, and money order are the standard payment methods. For mail requests, include a check or money order payable to the Mono County Superior Court. It helps to include more than you think the copies will cost, because the court can return the difference. Or call first and ask the clerk to estimate the cost for the Mono County criminal records you need.

State Resources for Mono County Criminal Records

The California courts system provides information about public records that applies to every county, including Mono. Visit the California Courts public records page for details on what court records are available and how access works across the state.

This page explains the difference between court case records and judicial administrative records. For criminal cases in Mono County, the court case records are what you want. Each superior court, including Mono County's, is responsible for its own case files.

Criminal Record Access in Mono County

Most criminal court records in Mono County are public. You can request copies without being involved in the case. Juvenile cases are sealed and not available. Certain mental health documents in criminal files are also restricted. But the standard case information, including the charges, plea, trial results, and sentencing, is open to anyone.

California's criminal history database at the Department of Justice is a separate system from the Mono County court records. Under Penal Code Section 11105, the DOJ keeps RAP sheets based on fingerprint data. Only you can request your own RAP sheet. The fee is $25 through Live Scan. Third-party access is restricted to law enforcement and authorized agencies. The DOJ fingerprints page has the full details on how that process works.

Under Penal Code Section 1203.4, a person who finishes probation can petition to have their conviction dismissed. If the court grants it, the Mono County record will reflect the dismissal. The record itself stays in the system but the outcome changes. This is sometimes called expungement, though the record is not actually destroyed.

How to Request Mono County Criminal Court Records

Since Mono County has no online portal, your options are phone, mail, and in person. Here is how each works:

• In person: Go to the courthouse in Bridgeport or Mammoth Lakes. Ask the clerk for the record you need. Bring a case number or the defendant's name.
• By phone: Call (760) 932-5239. The clerk can search the system and tell you what is on file. They can also give you fee estimates.
• By mail: Write to Mono County Superior Court, 100 Thompsons Way, Bridgeport, CA 93517. Include the case details and a check for the estimated fees.

For your own criminal history from the statewide database, you will need to go through the DOJ Live Scan process. The DOJ record review page has the form and instructions. This gives you your RAP sheet, which is different from the court case file at the Mono County Superior Court. The CDCR also runs a free inmate search tool that covers people in state prison.

Cities in Mono County

Mono County has one incorporated town: Mammoth Lakes. The rest of the county is unincorporated. With a population well under 100,000, there are no qualifying cities for dedicated pages. All criminal cases go through the Mono County Superior Court.

Nearby Counties

Mono County borders these counties. Each has its own Superior Court and criminal case system.