Inyo County Docket Records

Inyo County Superior Court handles court dockets for the entire county. The court operates two courthouse locations. One sits in Independence. The other is in Bishop. Inyo County does not offer online case search at this time. You need to contact the clerk office directly to request docket information. Staff can search for cases by name or case number. They charge a fifteen dollar search fee for criminal records that cover the last ten years. Copies cost fifty cents per page. Certified copies add a forty dollar certification fee.

How to Access Court Dockets

Inyo County does not have an online portal for case searches. You must call or visit the courthouse in person to request docket information. The main phone number is 760-872-3038. Tell the clerk what case you need. They will search their system and tell you if the case exists. If you need copies of the docket or court documents, they will prepare them for you.

Criminal record searches cost fifteen dollars per name. This search covers the last ten years of criminal cases in Inyo County. Civil case searches do not have a separate fee unless the search takes more than ten minutes. Then the clerk can charge a fifteen dollar search fee under California law.

The court website at www.inyo.courts.ca.gov has information about hours, fees, and forms. But you cannot search cases there. You must contact the clerk office directly for docket information.

Inyo County Courthouses

The main courthouse is in Independence at 168 North Edwards Street. This is the county seat. Most court proceedings happen here. The second location is in Bishop at 301 West Line Street. Both locations have clerk offices that can help with records requests. Call ahead to make sure staff are available. Hours may vary at each location.

If you visit in person, bring valid ID. Be prepared to wait if staff are busy with other requests or court proceedings. You can fill out forms and pay fees at the clerk counter. Cash and checks are usually accepted. Ask about credit card options if you prefer to pay that way.

Case Types in Inyo County

Inyo County court dockets cover all standard case types. Civil cases include lawsuits over contracts, property disputes, personal injury claims, and small claims matters under ten thousand dollars. Each civil case has a docket that tracks when papers were filed, when hearings took place, and what orders the judge issued.

Criminal dockets list prosecutions for misdemeanors and felonies. The docket shows arraignment dates, bail decisions, plea negotiations, and trial schedules. You can see the outcome once the case is done. Family law dockets handle divorce, custody, support, and restraining orders. Some family law records have restricted access. You may need to show a valid reason to view them.

Probate cases get their own dockets too. These involve wills, estates, conservatorships, and guardianships. Traffic tickets also generate docket entries. You can call the court to ask about a traffic case if you need to check on a ticket or court date in Inyo County.

Court Record Fees

Inyo County charges standard California fees for court records. Copies are fifty cents per page. This applies whether you request copies in person or by mail. Certified copies cost forty dollars for the certification plus fifty cents per page. You need a certified copy if you want an official version with the court seal for legal purposes.

Criminal record searches are fifteen dollars per name for a ten year search. Civil searches can be free if they take less than ten minutes. Longer searches may incur the fifteen dollar fee. Ask about fees before you request a search so you know what to expect.

Contact Inyo County Superior Court

Call 760-872-3038 to reach the clerk office. The Independence courthouse is at 168 North Edwards Street. The Bishop courthouse is at 301 West Line Street. The court website is www.inyo.courts.ca.gov. Visit the website for forms, hours, and general information. For specific case questions, call or visit in person.

Nearby Counties

Inyo County shares borders with several other counties. Each has its own Superior Court system: