Inyo County Background Check

Inyo County background check records are available through the sheriff and Superior Court. This vast Eastern Sierra county has only about 18,000 residents spread across the second largest county in California. Independence is the county seat though Bishop is larger. The sheriff offers Live Scan at a $25 rolling fee. This guide covers how to access criminal records in Inyo County.

Inyo County Sheriff Live Scan

The Inyo County Sheriff provides Live Scan fingerprinting services. The rolling fee is $25 per person. Call (760) 878-0336 for hours and location information. The sheriff serves a huge geographic area so call ahead to confirm availability.

On top of the rolling fee, you pay $32 to the state DOJ and $17 to the FBI for federal records. Total cost is about $74 for a complete check. Inyo County is remote with limited options. The sheriff is likely your only local provider.

Private Live Scan operators are rare in Inyo County due to the small population. Bishop may have some options. Death Valley is in Inyo County but has no services. Residents in the Owens Valley may need to travel for alternatives.

Inyo County Court Records

Inyo Superior Court handles criminal cases for the county. The courthouse is in Independence. Court record searches cost $15 per name. You can request copies of documents from the clerk.

Certified copies cost $40 per document. Regular copies have per page fees. Criminal records are public unless sealed by court order. The court serves a small population spread across a vast area.

Inyo County includes Death Valley, Mt. Whitney, and much of the Owens Valley. Despite the tourist attractions, the population is small and court services are basic.

Services in Inyo County

Inyo County has only one incorporated city: Bishop. It has about 3,700 people. Independence is the county seat but is unincorporated with about 700 residents. Bishop has its own police department.

Bishop Police may offer some services. Contact them to check availability. The sheriff handles most of the county. Given the vast distances, plan ahead before traveling for any services.

Note: Inyo County covers over 10,000 square miles. Travel times between areas can be significant.

Inyo County Background Check Fees

Fees in Inyo County include state charges plus local fees. The DOJ charges $32. The FBI charges $17. The sheriff rolling fee is $25. Court searches are $15 per name.

Total costs for a full state and federal Live Scan check run about $74 at the sheriff. Court fees follow standard California rates with $40 for certified copies.

Nearby California Counties

Inyo County is in the Eastern Sierra along the Nevada border. Highway 395 is the main route through the Owens Valley.

Neighboring counties include Mono County to the north, Tulare County to the west, Kern County to the south, and San Bernardino County to the southeast.

Communities in Inyo County

Inyo County has one incorporated city and several small communities. All criminal cases go through Inyo Superior Court in Independence.

• Bishop (only incorporated city)
• Independence (county seat, unincorporated)
• Lone Pine
• Big Pine
• Death Valley (national park)