Mono County Background Check

Mono County background check records are available through the sheriff and Superior Court. This Eastern Sierra county has about 14,000 permanent residents, though the population swells with tourists visiting Mammoth Mountain and Mono Lake. Bridgeport is the county seat though Mammoth Lakes is larger. The sheriff offers Live Scan services. This guide covers how to access criminal records in Mono County.

Mono County Sheriff Live Scan

The Mono County Sheriff provides Live Scan fingerprinting services. Visit the sheriff Live Scan page for current fees and hours. The sheriff has facilities in both Bridgeport and Mammoth Lakes areas.

On top of any local fees, you pay $32 to the state DOJ and $17 to the FBI for federal records. The sheriff handles law enforcement for the entire county. Call ahead to confirm availability since the county is large and services may vary by location.

Private Live Scan operators are limited in Mono County. Mammoth Lakes may have some private options serving the tourist industry. Use the DOJ locator to find all certified sites in the area.

Mono County Court Records

Mono Superior Court handles criminal cases for the county. The courthouse is in Bridgeport. Call (760) 924-5444 for court information. You can search cases and request copies of documents.

Certified copies cost $40 per document. Regular copies have per page fees. Criminal records are public unless sealed by court order. The court serves all of Mono County from the remote Bridgeport area.

Mono County has a small permanent population but significant seasonal visitors. The court handles cases year-round despite the fluctuating population.

Services in Mono County

Mono County has one incorporated town: Mammoth Lakes. It has about 8,200 permanent residents but many more during ski season. Bridgeport is the county seat but is unincorporated with about 500 residents. Mammoth Lakes has its own police department.

Mammoth Lakes Police may offer services. Contact them to check availability. The sheriff serves Bridgeport and all unincorporated areas. Travel distances in Mono County are significant.

Note: Bridgeport to Mammoth Lakes is about 40 miles on Highway 395.

Mono County Background Check Fees

Fees in Mono County include state charges plus local fees. The DOJ charges $32. The FBI charges $17. Sheriff rolling fees vary by service type.

Check the sheriff website for current Live Scan pricing. Court fees follow standard California rates with $40 for certified copies.

Nearby California Counties

Mono County is in the Eastern Sierra along the Nevada border. Highway 395 runs north-south through the Owens Valley portion of the county.

Neighboring counties include Alpine County to the north, Tuolumne County to the west, Madera County to the southwest, Mariposa County to the west, Fresno County to the southwest, and Inyo County to the south.

Communities in Mono County

Mono County has one incorporated town and several unincorporated communities. All criminal cases go through Mono Superior Court in Bridgeport.

• Mammoth Lakes (only incorporated town)
• Bridgeport (county seat, unincorporated)
• June Lake
• Lee Vining
• Walker