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The Superior Court of California, County of Mono is the county's single trial court, handling criminal, traffic, civil, small claims, family, juvenile, and probate cases from its Mammoth Lakes and Bridgeport courthouses.
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Court Name | Superior Court of California, County of Mono |
| Main Address | Mammoth Lakes Courthouse, 100 Thompson Way, Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546 (mailing: P.O. Box 1037) |
| Main Phone | (760) 924-5444 |
| Website | mono.courts.ca.gov |
| Judicial Officers | 2 authorized judges and 0.3 subordinate judicial officers (2.3 total authorized judicial positions) as of June 30, 2025 (Judicial Council, FY 2024-25) |
| Courthouse Locations | 2 (Mammoth Lakes, Bridgeport) |
| Does NOT Handle | Federal cases (U.S. District Court) and parking tickets (issuing agency) |
| Online Case Search | Not offered; the court has no online search engine for its case management system |
| Criminal Records Requests | Name search request in person, by mail to P.O. Box 1037, or by email at searches@mono.courts.ca.gov; $15.00 per name |
| Pay Traffic Tickets Online | Online via Pay Traffic Tickets Online |
How to Search Mono County Court Records
Have the person's full name, the case number if you know it, and approximate dates ready before you search Mono County court records.
Online
Go to the Name Searches and Records Requests page.
The court has no online case search engine.
Download the Search Request Form from the page.
Best for: Starting a name search request
In Person
Go to 100 Thompson Way, Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546, or the Bridgeport courthouse at 278 Main St.
Submit name search requests with payment at either branch.
Give the full legal name, aliases, and date of birth.
Best for: Requests submitted with payment
By Mail or Email
Email searches@mono.courts.ca.gov with the request details.
Mail requests to P.O. Box 1037, Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546.
A name search costs $15.00 per name.
Best for: Name searches without a visit
CaliforniaCourtAccess.org
Go to CaliforniaCourtAccess.org and enter a full name.
Search across record types at once, without a case number.
Confirm results with the court, since they are not official court records.
Best for: Finding leads without a case number
Mono County Court Statistics (FY 2024-25)
Mono County's Superior Court received 8,375 new filings in fiscal year 2024-25 and reported 7,213 dispositions. Its filings per authorized judicial position rank 5 of 58 counties.
8,375
Total filings in FY 2024-25 (FY 2023-24: 6,569)
7,213
Total dispositions in FY 2024-25 (FY 2023-24: 5,337)
3,641
Filings per judicial position (rank 5 of 58 counties; 1 = most)
+27.5%
Change in total filings vs FY 2023-24 (6,569)
| Metric | FY 2024-25 | FY 2023-24 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Filings | 8,375 | 6,569 | +27.5% |
| Total Dispositions | 7,213 | 5,337 | +35.2% |
| Criminal Filings (includes traffic) | 8,015 | 6,280 | +27.6% |
| Civil Filings (includes small claims) | 202 | 175 | +15.4% |
| Family Law Filings | 106 | 65 | +63.1% |
| Probate Filings | 17 | 21 | -19.0% |
| Mental Health Filings | 7 | 14 | -50.0% |
| Juvenile Filings (delinquency and dependency) | 27 | 10 | +170.0% |
| Authorized Judicial Positions | 2.3 | 2.3 | No change |
The largest driver of the change was criminal (+1,735 filings), followed by family law (+41).
How Have Court Filings Changed in Mono County?
Total filings in Mono County moved up over the five fiscal years shown; dispositions are shown beside filings.
| Fiscal Year | Total Filings | Total Dispositions | YoY Filing Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2024-25 | 8,375 | 7,213 | +27.5% |
| FY 2023-24 | 6,569 | 5,337 | +32.3% |
| FY 2022-23 | 4,967 | 5,466 | -27.4% |
| FY 2021-22 | 6,843 | 6,387 | -16.1% |
| FY 2020-21 | 8,153 | 7,152 | +5.5% |
Total filings changed +2.7% between FY 2020-21 and FY 2024-25, from 8,153 to 8,375. The largest annual change was +32.3% in FY 2023-24. The latest change, FY 2024-25, was +27.5%, led by criminal filings (+1,735).
What Types of Cases Are Filed in Mono County?
Criminal cases make up the largest share of Mono County filings at 95.7% of the 8,375 filed in FY 2024-25.
| Case Type | Filings FY 2024-25 | Share of Total | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal | 8,015 | 95.7% | +27.6% |
| Traffic infractions | 7,220 | 86.2% | +26.2% |
| Traffic misdemeanors | 228 | 2.7% | +39.9% |
| Felonies | 88 | 1.1% | +1.1% |
| Nontraffic misdemeanors and infractions | 479 | 5.7% | +55.5% |
| Civil | 202 | 2.4% | +15.4% |
| Unlimited civil | 98 | 1.2% | +21.0% |
| Limited civil (includes unlawful detainer) | 71 | 0.8% | +24.6% |
| Small claims | 33 | 0.4% | -10.8% |
| Family law | 106 | 1.3% | +63.1% |
| Mental health | 7 | 0.1% | -50.0% |
| Probate | 17 | 0.2% | -19.0% |
| Juvenile delinquency | 16 | 0.2% | +166.7% |
| Juvenile dependency | 11 | 0.1% | +175.0% |
| Appeals and habeas corpus | 1 | 0.0% | -75.0% |
Juvenile dependency cases were the fastest-growing category at +175.0%, while mental health cases fell fastest at -50.0%.
How Does Mono County Compare With California Overall?
Mono County accounted for 0.16% of the 5,306,078 cases filed statewide in California superior courts in FY 2024-25, and its filings grew 27.5% while statewide filings grew 8.5%.
| Metric | Mono County | California | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total filings | 8,375 | 5,306,078 | 0.16% of statewide filings |
| YoY change in filings | +27.5% | +8.5% | +19.0 points vs state |
| Filings per judicial position | 3,641 | 2,636 | +38.1% vs state |
| Dispositions per judicial position equivalent | 2,878 | 1,741 | +65.3% vs state |
| Criminal share of filings (includes traffic) | 95.7% | 70.1% | +25.6 points vs state |
| Civil share of filings (includes small claims) | 2.4% | 19.5% | -17.1 points vs state |
| Family law share of filings | 1.3% | 5.9% | -4.6 points vs state |
Mono County's criminal share is higher than the statewide share and its civil share is lower. Its filings per judicial position are above the statewide figure.
Mono County Crime Statistics (2024)
These figures cover all law enforcement agencies in Mono County (California DOJ OpenJustice) for 2024, compared with 2023. Total reported violent and property crimes fell from 171 in 2023 to 163 in 2024, a change of -4.7%.
52
Violent crimes reported in Mono County in 2024
111
Property crimes reported in Mono County in 2024
~400.3
Violent crime rate per 100K (population 12,991); California ~477.1
-4.7%
Change in total reported crimes vs 2023 (171 to 163)
| Offense | 2024 | Rate per 100K (2024) | 2023 | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 0 | ~0.0 | 0 | No change |
| Rape | 7 | ~53.9 | 8 | -12.5% |
| Robbery | 1 | ~7.7 | 3 | -66.7% |
| Aggravated assault | 44 | ~338.7 | 42 | +4.8% |
| Violent crimes total | 52 | ~400.3 | 53 | -1.9% |
| Burglary | 9 | ~69.3 | 10 | -10.0% |
| Larceny-theft | 100 | ~769.8 | 103 | -2.9% |
| Motor vehicle theft | 2 | ~15.4 | 5 | -60.0% |
| Property crimes total | 111 | ~854.4 | 118 | -5.9% |
Mono County recorded a violent crime rate of ~400.3 and a property crime rate of ~854.4 per 100K in 2024, compared with ~477.1 and ~2069.1 statewide.
Mono County Courthouse Locations
Mono County's Superior Court has 2 locations, in Mammoth Lakes and Bridgeport. Check your notice or ticket for the courthouse and division before you go, and confirm the Bridgeport courtroom status by phone because the court posted a closure notice for January through February 2026.
| Courthouse | Address | Phone | Verified Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mammoth Lakes Courthouse (Mammoth Lakes) | 100 Thompson Way, Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546 Mail: P.O. Box 1037, Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546 | (760) 924-5444 | See location page: court locations page |
| Bridgeport Courthouse (Bridgeport) | 278 Main St., Bridgeport, CA 93517 | (760) 924-5444 | See location page: court locations page |
Which Court Handles Your Case in Mono County?
All trial-level cases in Mono County are heard by the Superior Court of California, County of Mono, with a few matters handled by other agencies or courts.
| Your Situation | Go To | Key Details |
|---|---|---|
| Traffic ticket | Superior Court of California, County of Mono, Traffic | Check the citation for the court date and the payment options listed for this court. |
| Parking ticket | The agency that issued the ticket | The Superior Court does not handle parking tickets. |
| Misdemeanor | Superior Court, Mono County, Criminal | Misdemeanor charges are heard by the Superior Court. |
| Felony | Superior Court, Mono County, Criminal | Felony charges are heard by the Superior Court. |
| DUI | Superior Court, Mono County, Criminal | DUI charges are heard by the Superior Court, so check your paperwork for the case number. |
| Domestic violence | Superior Court, Mono County, Criminal or Family Law | Criminal charges go to the Criminal division; protective orders are handled by the Family Law division. |
| Civil lawsuit | Superior Court, Mono County, Civil | Civil cases are filed with the Superior Court clerk. |
| Small claims | Superior Court, Mono County, Small Claims | Small claims cases are heard by the Superior Court. |
| Eviction | Superior Court, Mono County, Civil (unlawful detainer) | Eviction cases are unlawful detainer actions filed with the Superior Court. |
| Divorce | Superior Court, Mono County, Family Law | Divorce cases are filed in the Family Law division of the Superior Court. |
| Child custody or support | Superior Court, Mono County, Family Law | Custody and support cases are heard in the Family Law division. |
| Probate or estate | Superior Court, Mono County, Probate | Probate and estate matters are heard in the Probate division. |
| Juvenile case | Superior Court, Mono County, Juvenile | Juvenile delinquency and dependency cases are heard in the Juvenile division, which is closed to the public. |
| Appeal | California Court of Appeal | Appeals from the Superior Court go to the Court of Appeal, not back to the trial court. |
Are Mono County Court Records Public?
Yes, most Mono County court records are public, with exceptions. California Rules of Court, rules 2.500 to 2.507, set out public access to electronic trial court records, and juvenile, sealed, and confidential records are restricted.
Public records
Most civil, criminal, traffic, and small claims case information is open to the public, subject to the court's rules.
Restricted or confidential records
Juvenile records, sealed records, and records made confidential by law or court order are not available without authorization. Some family, probate, and mental health records are also restricted.
Online access
The court states it has no online case search engine, so case information comes through name search requests described on its records page.
In-person access
Visit the Mammoth Lakes or Bridgeport courthouse to submit a name search request, or send it by mail or email.
Fees
The court lists a $15.00 name search fee per name, $0.50 per page for non-certified copies, and $25.00 per certified document plus $1.00 per page.
How to Search Mono County Court Records Online
Use the court's official resources to search Mono County cases by case type, and request documents that are not available online.
- Identify the case type, such as criminal, traffic, civil, small claims, family law, probate, or juvenile.
- Confirm that the court has no online case search engine by visiting the court's records page.
- Submit a name search request with the person's full legal name, aliases, and date of birth.
- Include a self-addressed stamped envelope if you want copies mailed to you.
- Allow about 1 to 2 weeks for post-2002 name searches, or 3 to 4 weeks for pre-2002 searches.
| Case Type | Where to Search | What You'll Find | Limits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal | Name search request | Name search results and copies on request | Full legal name and date of birth help; fees apply |
| Traffic | Online via Pay Traffic Tickets Online for payment | Payment confirmation only | Case records need a name search request |
| Civil | Name search request | Name search results and copies on request | $15.00 per name |
| Small claims | Name search request | Name search results and copies on request | $15.00 per name |
| Family law | Name search request | Name search results and copies on request | Some records are restricted |
| Probate | Name search request | Name search results and copies on request | Some records are restricted |
| Juvenile | Not in name search | Confidential by law | Juvenile records are restricted |
How to Pay Fines & Citations in Mono County
Traffic tickets in Mono County can be paid through the options the court lists below.
- Online: Pay traffic tickets through the court's Pay Traffic Tickets Online page, which links to the payment site.
Parking tickets are handled by the agency that issued them, not by the Superior Court's traffic division. The court's payment page lists online payment only; contact the court at (760) 924-5444 for other questions.
Mono County Court Records FAQ
How do I search Mono County court records?
The court has no online case search, so submit a name search request by mail, in person, or at searches@mono.courts.ca.gov.
Are Mono County court records public?
Most are, under California Rules of Court rules 2.500 to 2.507, but juvenile, sealed, and confidential records are restricted.
How do I find a criminal case in Mono County?
Submit a name search request with the person's full legal name and date of birth; each name costs $15.00.
How do I find a court date in Mono County?
Check your notice or ticket for the date, or call (760) 924-5444 to confirm scheduled dates.
How do I pay a traffic ticket in Mono County?
Pay online through the Pay Traffic Tickets Online page.
How many cases are filed in Mono County each year?
Mono County recorded 6,569 filings in FY 2023-24, +32.3% from 4,967 in FY 2022-23.
What is the most common type of case?
Criminal cases, including traffic, with 6,280 filings or 95.6% of the FY 2023-24 total.
Is crime in Mono County rising or falling?
Total reported violent and property crimes fell 4.7% in 2024, from 171 in 2023 to 163 in 2024, according to California DOJ data.
Courts in the County
Mono County Superior CourtMore Info
| Address: | 100 Thompsons Way, Mammoth Lakes, CA, 93546 |
| Phone Number: | 760-924-5444 |
| Fax: | 760-924-5419 |
| Website: | https://www.mono.courts.ca.gov/ |
Useful Links
- Mono County Superior Court - Official website providing information on court services, locations, and contact details for Mono County Superior Court.
- California Courts - Home - Offers statewide information, including self-help resources, forms, and an extensive guide to California's judicial branch.
- Mono County Government - Mono County's official website with links to various departments including the court system, public records, and local government services.
- California Courts - Self-Help Center - Provides resources and guidance for individuals representing themselves in court, covering a wide range of legal topics.
- California Court Records - FindLaw offers a comprehensive guide to accessing court records in California, with links to county-specific court information.
- Mono County Assessor - Access property assessment records and related public records through the Mono County Assessor's office for real estate purposes.
- Mono County Clerk - Official information on services provided by the Mono County Clerk, including public records and marriage licenses.
- Mono County District Attorney - Information about prosecutorial services, victim assistance programs, and community outreach initiatives managed by the Mono County DA's office.
- Mono County Sheriff's Office - Provides information on public safety initiatives, jail services, and law enforcement efforts within Mono County.
- League of California Cities - Organization supporting local government in California with resources, advocacy, and information pertaining to municipal legal matters.
- Proposed Court Rules Mono County - Access the proposed new rules of the Mono County Superior Court for upcoming changes in legal procedures.
- Mono County Library - Legal Resources - The library offers a specific guide for legal resources, including links to legal forms and online resources for the public.
- Courthouse News Service - Provides judiciary news and public record access updates focusing on federal and state court developments nationwide.
- Office for Victims of Crime - California - Federal resource assisting victims of crime in California, providing links to local and national victim service programs.
- The State Bar of California - Official state organization offering support and resources for lawyers and law practice, including public and ethical guidance.
- National Association of Attorneys General - Association providing support and resources for legal issues across the United States, including collaborations with state attorneys general.
- California Legislative Information - Access to the California State Legislature's comprehensive database of codes, statutes, and legislative proceedings for public use.
- Legal Services Corporation - A non-profit organization providing financial support for civil legal aid to low-income Americans, including resource information for California residents.
- United Way - Non-profit organization connecting individuals and families to community resources, including legal aid and public assistance programs.
- U.S. Department of Justice - Federal executive department responsible for enforcing laws, ensuring public safety, and providing legal education and resources nationwide.
Table of Contents
- Mono County, Courts and Public Records
- How to Search Mono County Court Records
- Mono County Court Statistics (FY 2024-25)
- How Have Court Filings Changed in Mono County?
- What Types of Cases Are Filed in Mono County?
- How Does Mono County Compare With California Overall?
- Mono County Crime Statistics (2024)
- Mono County Courthouse Locations
- Which Court Handles Your Case in Mono County?
- Are Mono County Court Records Public?
- How to Search Mono County Court Records Online
- How to Pay Fines & Citations in Mono County
- Mono County Court Records FAQ
- Courts in the County
- Useful Links