Mono County Court Records

Court records in Mono County are held by the Superior Court of California, County of Mono. The court has locations in both Mammoth Lakes and Bridgeport, the county seat. Mono County is a remote, mountainous county on the eastern side of the Sierra Nevada with a population of about 14,000 people. The court handles civil, criminal, family law, probate, small claims, and traffic cases. This page covers how to search for Mono County court records, understand fees and processing times, and find legal help in the area.

Mono County Court Records Search

The Mono County Superior Court does not have a public online search portal. Unlike many California courts, Mono does not run an electronic system that lets you look up cases from your computer or phone. All search requests and record copies must be handled by court staff. You can learn about the process on the Mono County Name Searches and Records Requests page.

Below is a screenshot of the Mono County records request page from the court's website.

This page explains how to submit a name search or records request to the Mono County court.

To request a name search, you can call, email, or mail a request to the court. The fee is $15.00 per name. For cases from 2002 to the present, expect a response in 1 to 2 weeks. Older records from before 2002 may take 3 to 4 weeks because they require searching through paper files. Send search requests to searches@mono.courts.ca.gov or call (760) 924-5444.

Note: Since Mono County has no online search portal, plan ahead and allow time for the court to process your request.

Visit the Mono County Courthouse

Mono County has court locations in both Mammoth Lakes and Bridgeport. Mammoth Lakes handles most of the court's daily business. Bridgeport is the official county seat. You can visit either location during business hours to view court records.

Bring a photo ID. The clerk can look up cases for you. Viewing records in person is free. Fees only apply when you want copies. Since the court is small, staff can often help you quickly. But if the file is at the other location, you may need to wait or travel.

Mono County Court Record Fees

Mono County has its own fee structure for record requests. The name search fee is $15.00 per name. Plain copies cost $0.50 per page. Certified copies are $25.00 per document plus $1.00 per page. Certified copies of dissolution judgments are $15.00 per document plus $1.00 per page. These fees may differ slightly from the standard statewide schedule for certain services.

• Name search: $15.00 per name
• Plain copies: $0.50 per page
• Certified copies: $25.00 per document plus $1.00 per page
• Dissolution certified copy: $15.00 per document plus $1.00 per page

Payment by check or money order works for mail and email requests. Make payments payable to the Mono County Superior Court. Ask about in-person payment options when you visit.

Fee waivers exist for those who qualify by income. File the fee waiver form with the court. The California Courts Self-Help Center has the forms online.

How to Request Mono County Records

Without an online portal, you have three main options for getting Mono County court records. You can email the court at searches@mono.courts.ca.gov with the name you want searched and your contact info. You can call (760) 924-5444. Or you can send a written request by mail.

Include as much detail as possible. A full name, date of birth if known, approximate filing dates, and case type all help the clerk find the right records faster. If you know the case number, provide it. The court will search their system and respond with what they find. For records from 2002 forward, the search is usually done in 1 to 2 weeks. Older records can take 3 to 4 weeks.

If you visit in person, the clerk can do the search while you wait, depending on workload. In-person visits save time compared to mail requests. Either way, you will pay the search fee for each name looked up.

Legal Help for Mono County

The Mono County Superior Court offers self-help services. Staff can assist with forms and court procedures. This is free for all visitors.

California Rural Legal Assistance serves remote areas like Mono County. Call (800) 337-0690 for information. Legal Services of Northern California also covers parts of the Eastern Sierra at (916) 551-2150.

The California Courts Self-Help Center has statewide forms and guides that apply to Mono County court records and all case types in California. You can access these from any device with an internet connection.

Cities in Mono County

Mono County has no incorporated cities. Mammoth Lakes is the largest community and operates as a town under a special charter. Bridgeport is the county seat. Other communities include June Lake, Lee Vining, Walker, and Benton. No community in Mono County has a population over 100,000. All court cases go through the Mono County Superior Court.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Mono County. Each has a separate court system with its own records.