Mariposa County Background Check

Mariposa County background check records are available through the sheriff and Superior Court. This small Gold Country county has only about 17,500 residents. The town of Mariposa is the county seat. The sheriff offers Live Scan at just $5 for the rolling fee, one of the lowest in California. Most of Yosemite National Park is in Mariposa County. This guide covers how to access criminal records here.

Mariposa County Sheriff Live Scan

The Mariposa County Sheriff provides Live Scan fingerprinting services at one of the lowest rolling fees in California. The fee is only $5 per person. Call (209) 966-3615 for hours and location information. This makes Mariposa County one of the cheapest places for fingerprinting in the state.

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 $54 for a complete check. This is among the lowest total prices you will find anywhere in California. The sheriff handles all law enforcement in Mariposa County.

Private Live Scan operators are rare in Mariposa County. The sheriff is likely your only option. Given the low fee, residents from other counties sometimes travel here to save money. Call ahead since hours may be limited.

Mariposa County Court Records

Mariposa Superior Court handles criminal cases for the county. The historic courthouse in Mariposa is California's oldest courthouse still in use. You can search cases and request copies of documents.

Certified copies cost $40 per document. Regular copies have per page fees. Contact the clerk for specific pricing. Criminal records are public unless sealed by court order. The court serves all of Mariposa County.

Mariposa County has no incorporated cities. It is the only California county without any cities. All residents live in unincorporated communities served by the county.

Services in Mariposa County

Mariposa County has no incorporated cities, making it unique in California. Mariposa is the county seat but is not incorporated. Other communities include Midpines, El Portal, Coulterville, and Catheys Valley.

The sheriff provides all law enforcement and Live Scan services for the county. There are no city police departments. Being a gateway to Yosemite, the county sees many tourists but has few permanent residents.

Note: Yosemite Valley has federal law enforcement through the National Park Service. The sheriff handles areas outside the park.

Mariposa County Background Check Fees

Fees in Mariposa County include state charges plus local fees. The DOJ charges $32. The FBI charges $17. The sheriff rolling fee is only $5.

Total costs for a full state and federal check run about $54 at the sheriff. This is tied with Lassen County for the lowest total in California. Court fees follow standard rates with $40 for certified copies.

Nearby California Counties

Mariposa County is in the Sierra Nevada foothills and mountains. Highway 140 and Highway 49 are major routes through the county.

Neighboring counties include Tuolumne County to the north, Mono County to the east, Madera County to the south, and Merced County to the west.

Communities in Mariposa County

Mariposa County has no incorporated cities. All communities are unincorporated and served by county services. Criminal cases go through Mariposa Superior Court.

• Mariposa (county seat)
• El Portal (gateway to Yosemite)
• Midpines
• Coulterville
• Catheys Valley