Access Mono County Busted Mugshots

Mono County busted mugshots are managed by the Mono County Sheriff's Office, headquartered in Bridgeport. With a population around 13,000, Mono is one of California's smallest counties. It stretches along the eastern slope of the Sierra Nevada and includes the popular ski town of Mammoth Lakes. The sheriff is the primary law enforcement agency and operates the county jail. Despite the small resident population, seasonal tourism brings a notable number of visitors, and arrests do occur. This page covers how to search for busted mugshots in Mono County through local and state resources.

Mono County Sheriff Booking Records

The Mono County Sheriff's Office is the main agency for booking records in the county. Call (760) 932-7549 for inquiries. The sheriff operates the Mono County Jail in Bridgeport. All arrests made in the county, whether by sheriff's deputies or the Mammoth Lakes Police Department, are booked at this facility.

Bridgeport is a tiny town that serves as the county seat. The jail is small. Most of the county's population actually lives in Mammoth Lakes, which is about 25 miles south of Bridgeport. The Mammoth Lakes Police Department handles law enforcement in that town. But the booking still goes through the county jail in Bridgeport. So the sheriff has the booking records for all arrests, regardless of where in the county they happened.

For current inmates, call the jail or the sheriff's office. They can tell you if someone is in custody and provide basic booking details. The mugshot is taken at booking and is part of the record. In a county this small, the staff is often able to help you quickly over the phone. For a formal copy of the booking record, you need to submit a written public records request.

Finding Busted Mugshots in Mono County

Start by calling the sheriff's office. Ask about the person by name. The small jail means fewer records to sort through. If the person was arrested recently or is currently in custody, the staff should be able to find their information quickly. Basic booking data includes name, charges, bail, and booking date. The mugshot is part of that file.

For records on people who are no longer in custody, file a public records request under the California Public Records Act. Write to the Mono County Sheriff's Office at P.O. Box 616, Bridgeport, CA 93517. State what records you need and include the person's full name and approximate arrest date. The office has 10 days to respond. They can extend by 14 days for complex requests, but a single booking record in a small county should not take long.

The California DOJ PRA FAQ page answers common questions about requesting records from state agencies.

Check this page to understand what types of records you can get and the timeline for responses.

You can also request records from the California DOJ directly. The DOJ collects arrest data from every county in California, including Mono. For your own criminal history, submit Live Scan fingerprints with form BCIA 8016RR and a $25 fee. The state may have records that go further back than what the local sheriff keeps readily available.

State Resources for Mono County

The CDCR CIRIS database covers state prison inmates across California. If someone was convicted in Mono County and sent to state prison, they would show up in this system. The county jail only holds people short-term. There are no state prisons in Mono County. Inmates sentenced to prison transfer to facilities elsewhere in the state, and their records move to the CDCR system.

Under SB 1027, websites cannot charge money to remove mugshot photos. This applies to Mono County booking photos that appear on third-party sites. Penal Code section 13665 restricts law enforcement from posting booking photos on social media for nonviolent offenses. These state protections apply everywhere in California, regardless of county size. Even in a small county like Mono, the same rules govern how booking photos are handled.

The Megan's Law website provides sex offender registration photos and information statewide. This is a separate database from booking records and covers all of California, including Mono County. It is maintained by the DOJ.

Mono County Court Records

The Mono County Superior Court handles criminal cases in the county. The court has locations in both Bridgeport and Mammoth Lakes, which is convenient given the geography. Court records include charging documents, hearing details, plea agreements, and sentencing information. If a busted mugshot shows initial charges and you want to know the outcome, court records fill in those details.

Visit the court clerk's office at either location to request records. Some case information may be available online. Standard copy fees apply. Criminal records are public unless sealed by a judge or involving juveniles. The dual courthouse locations help because Bridgeport and Mammoth Lakes are the two main population centers, and they are far enough apart that having both is a real convenience for residents and anyone looking up records.

Clearing Mono County Records

California law provides paths to address old arrest records. Penal Code section 1203.4 lets you petition for dismissal of a conviction after completing probation. This changes the case status on your record. For arrests that never led to charges, Penal Code section 851.87 allows sealing the arrest record entirely. Once sealed, the mugshot and booking data are restricted from public access.

The Clean Slate Act under SB 731 provides automatic sealing for certain records. Misdemeanor arrests without charges are sealed after one year. Felony arrests without charges are sealed after three years. No petition needed for the automatic process. For cases that require filing, submit your petition to the Mono County Superior Court. Legal aid in this remote part of California can be hard to find, but California Rural Legal Assistance serves the Eastern Sierra region and may be able to help with record clearing petitions.

Cities in Mono County

Mono County has no cities with a population over 100,000. Mammoth Lakes is the only incorporated town in the county, with a year-round population under 10,000. Bridgeport, the county seat, is an unincorporated community. All arrests in the county are booked through the Mono County Jail in Bridgeport. The Mammoth Lakes Police Department handles law enforcement in their jurisdiction, but booking goes through the county system.

Nearby Counties

Mono County runs along the Eastern Sierra, bordering Nevada to the east. Arrests near the county or state line could end up in another jurisdiction.