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Money disputes up to $12,500 are settled in the Mono County small-claims court, which runs on simplified procedures, and no attorneys at the hearing.
What follows covers the maximum you can claim in Mono County, court fees, the right courthouse, serving the defendant, the deadlines that apply, and the filing process itself. Squabble handles the documents and the filing if you want that.
These cases are heard at the single courthouse below. Mono County confirms the venue from the defendant's address or where the events happened.
Tap a courthouse to see its details in the list below.
Confirm the courthouse before you file. The court's own small-claims page carries its current filing location and hours, and Squabble confirms the courthouse for your case when you file.
Mono County Superior Court - Mammoth Lakes Courthouse, in Mammoth Lakes, is the courthouse listed for Mono County. The nearest counties to Mono County are Tuolumne County and Alpine County.
Electronic filing is accepted for small claims at this court, so the opening papers need not be delivered in person.
Some small claims hearings are eligible for remote appearance; availability varies by court and case type. Many California courts let parties attend by video or phone unless the court orders otherwise; the court's own small-claims page says which applies.
Two sets of evidence are needed, one for the judge and one for the other side, and some courts also take it electronically in advance.
Residents of Mono County, California, a county of 12,991 people, can file small claims cases through the Superior Court of California at the Mono County Superior Court - Mammoth Lakes Courthouse, located at 100 Thompsons Way (P.O. Box 1037) in Mammoth Lakes, 93546. The claim limit in small claims is $12500. The courthouse is open Monday through Thursday from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM and is closed Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. It can be reached at (760) 924-5444 or (866) 768-9013, and court information is posted at https://www.mono.courts.ca.gov/. The court serves communities across the county, including Benton, Bridgeport, Coleville, June Lake, Lee Vining, and Topaz, covering ZIP codes such as 93512, 93517, 93529, 93541, 96107, and 96133. Mono County lies near Tuolumne County, Alpine County, and Mariposa County. The court accepts electronic filing in addition to filings made at the courthouse during its posted public hours.
These 7 places sit inside Mono County:
Benton, Bridgeport, Coleville, June Lake, Lee Vining, Mammoth Lakes, Topaz.
ZIP codes:
With about 12,991 residents, Mono County ranks 55th by population among the 58 counties of California. Mono County Superior Court - Mammoth Lakes Courthouse, in Mammoth Lakes, is about 40 miles from the Tuolumne County courthouse in Sonora and 28 miles from the Mariposa County courthouse in Mariposa.
Counties nearest to this one:
The small claims track exists for routine money disputes: fewer formalities, no attorneys at the hearing, and a cap on what can be claimed.
Maximum claim
Filing is generally possible in the county of the events or the county of the defendant.
Courts do not allow one dispute to be filed as several in order to beat the maximum.
What this court awards is a sum of money, not an instruction to act or to hand something back.
No attorney appears for either party at the hearing. Advice can be taken beforehand or afterwards.
Under-18s are represented by a guardian the court appoints.
Over the limit? A claim above the ceiling can be trimmed to fit, or filed in full in the ordinary civil court. Trimming generally means writing off the remainder.
They are the same across all 7 Mono County ZIP codes, from 93512 onward. Mono County is under the same limits as nearby Tuolumne County and Alpine County.
If someone owes you money, up to $12,500, small claims is built for it. These are the disputes residents bring most often.
Mono County Superior Court - Mammoth Lakes Courthouse is the Mono County courthouse listed below. Mono County takes in Benton, Bridgeport and Coleville and the rest of the county.
It's built to be navigable without a lawyer. Here's the shape of a case from start to finish.
Set out the claim on the court's form, identify the correct courthouse, and pay the fee.
Papers are delivered to the defendant, who may answer them or settle the matter first.
Expect a brief session rather than a trial, in person or by video where available, with a decision at the end or soon after.
Mono County Superior Court - Mammoth Lakes Courthouse publishes its counter hours; they are listed on this page. Mono County Superior Court - Mammoth Lakes Courthouse lists (760) 924-5444 as its number.
The defendant must be given formal notice after filing. This is service of process, and as a rule you are not permitted to serve the papers yourself. Courts in California generally rely on delivery arranged by the court, email service where the court allows it, the sheriff or constable, certified mail or personal delivery by an approved server.
The options usually include a sheriff or constable, a licensed process server, certified mail sent by the clerk, or any adult with no stake in the case. What is allowed, and what it costs, differs from county to county.
How long before the hearing notice must be given is set by the court. That deadline arrives with your hearing date. Service must occur within CA or invalidated. Service 15 days before hearing (same county), 20 days (outside county). Proof of service filed within 5 days of hearing.
Whoever serves the papers completes a proof of service, which is filed with the court before the hearing.
Service is where many self-filed cases stall. Squabble can coordinate professional Service of Process so it's done correctly and on time.
A Mono County address carries one of its 7 ZIP codes, 93512, 93517 and 93529 among them. Addresses in Mono County include places such as Benton, Bridgeport and Coleville.
Filing is only possible for a set time after the events. Beyond it, the other side can have the claim thrown out.
| Claim type | Deadline to file |
|---|---|
| Written contract | 4 years |
| Oral contract | 2 years |
| Property damage | 3 years |
| Personal injury | 2 years |
They do not change from one Mono County ZIP code to another, 93512 included. Mono County, population about 12,991, is covered by the table above.
Money owed under a contract in California generally accrues interest at 10% per year before judgment (Cal. Civ. Code §3289).
Want to estimate what interest adds to your claim? Use the Squabble interest calculator to see the running total before you file.
The rate above is the one for Mono County, population about 12,991. It is the same rate across all 7 Mono County ZIP codes.
Two checks first: the amount must fall within the ceiling, and the claim must still be in time.
Name the correct party, describe what happened, and show how the amount is calculated.
File with the Mono County small-claims court, or e-file, and pay the $30–$75 fee (or request a waiver if you qualify).
After the hearing date is issued, arrange delivery of the papers and file the proof with the court.
Organize documents and exhibits so you can present them clearly at the hearing.
Attend, in the courtroom or by video where the court allows it, put your case, and hear the ruling.
Describe the dispute to Eleanor. Squabble drafts the paperwork, puts it through a Triple-Check™ for administrative and jurisdictional accuracy, and lodges it with the court.
Start for FREE →Three documents recur: the claim form that begins it, the proof of service confirming delivery, and a fee waiver if eligible. Names vary locally; Squabble selects the correct versions.
Mono County papers go to Mono County Superior Court - Mammoth Lakes Courthouse in Mammoth Lakes. Benton, Bridgeport and Coleville are among the places in Mono County that filings come from.
Expect a short, informal hearing with no attorneys present. The judge asks the questions.
Hearings in Mono County cases are listed at Mono County Superior Court - Mammoth Lakes Courthouse in Mammoth Lakes. Mono County has about 12,991 residents.
The decision settles who owes what. Turning it into money is a separate stage, and the tools the court makes available differ by state.
Part of the debtor's earnings may be redirected toward the judgment where state law provides for it.
Funds can be collected directly from the debtor's bank account through a court-ordered levy.
Recording the judgment locally can place a lien against real property in the debtor's name.
The court can additionally require the debtor to appear and answer under oath about what they earn and own. An unsatisfied judgment usually carries statutory interest until it is paid.
Benton, Bridgeport and Coleville are among the Mono County places a judgment debtor may live in. Tuolumne County and Alpine County are the counties nearest to Mono County.
Checked August 2026. Because courts revise fees, limits and procedures, confirm the current position before filing.
Talk with Eleanor about what happened. Squabble prepares your demand letter and court-ready documents, Triple-Checks them for administrative and jurisdictional accuracy, and files your Mono County case for you.
