Mono County Docket Records

Mono County Superior Court does not offer online case search at this time. You must contact the clerk office to request docket information. Staff perform manual searches for cases by name or case number. The search fee is fifteen dollars per name. Copies cost fifty cents per page. Certified copies add a twenty five dollar certification fee plus one dollar per page. The court operates two locations. One is in Mammoth Lakes. The other is in Bridgeport. You can email search requests to searches@mono.courts.ca.gov.

Requesting Court Dockets

Mono County requires you to contact the clerk office directly for docket searches. There is no online portal. You can call, email, or visit in person. The Mammoth Lakes office phone number is 760-924-5444. The Bridgeport office number is 760-932-5239. For email requests, use searches@mono.courts.ca.gov.

Tell the clerk what case you need. Provide the party name or case number if you have it. Staff will search their records and tell you if the case exists. They can prepare copies of the docket and court documents. You pay the fees when you receive the copies.

The search fee is fifteen dollars per name. This fee applies whether or not the search finds a match. Copies cost fifty cents per page. Certified copies have a higher fee. The certification charge is twenty five dollars plus one dollar per page. You need a certified copy if you want an official version with the court seal for legal purposes.

Mono County Courthouses

Mono County operates two courthouse locations. The Mammoth Lakes courthouse serves the southern part of the county. Call 760-924-5444 for this location. The Bridgeport courthouse is the county seat and serves the northern area. Call 760-932-5239 for Bridgeport. Both locations have clerk offices that can help with docket searches and records requests.

If you visit in person, bring valid ID. You may need to go through security screening. Clerk staff can answer questions about filing requirements, court procedures, and how to obtain copies of documents. Public terminals may be available at the courthouse for searching at no charge. Ask staff when you arrive.

Types of Court Dockets

Mono County court dockets cover all case types. Civil dockets 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 Mono County.

Court Record Fees

Mono County charges fifteen dollars per name for a records search. This fee applies even if the search does not find a match. Copies are fifty cents per page. Certified copies cost twenty five dollars for certification plus one dollar per page. These fees differ slightly from some other California counties. Mono County sets its own fee schedule within the limits allowed by state law.

You pay fees when you pick up copies or when they are mailed to you. Ask about payment methods when you request records. Cash and checks are usually accepted. Some offices may accept credit cards too.

Contact Mono County Superior Court

Call 760-924-5444 for the Mammoth Lakes courthouse. Call 760-932-5239 for the Bridgeport courthouse. Email search requests to searches@mono.courts.ca.gov. The court website is www.mono.courts.ca.gov. Visit the website for forms, hours, and general information.

Nearby Counties

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