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California Department of Justice Background Checks

Background criminal record searches of individuals as a pre-employment requirement, fingerprinting, foreign adoptions, licensing, certification, condition of residency and more. Online criminal history checks, applicant fingerprinting and processing.

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California Inmate Locator

Locate inmates held in California correctional facilities. Obtain an inmate's contact information including the current facility and location where the prisoner is held. Research statistical information about parolees and inmates. View reports about.

ciris.mt.cdcr.ca.gov
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California Sex Offenders

Information provided by criminal justice departments and local police agencies. Daily updated list of persons required to register in California as sex offenders. View detailed profiles on all registrants. Publication directory of reports to.

meganslaw.ca.gov
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California Wanted Alerts

Search for fugitives wanted by the California department of Corrections. The state's wanted person's online database to the public will show photo, age, physical description, offense, bulletins, warrant date and crime information.

cdcr.ca.gov
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California Highway Patrol

Look up current arrests, CIG alerts (radio stations broadcast of warnings regarding unusual or hazardous traffic conditions) and hot spots.

chp.ca.gov
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Unclaimed Property Search

Database of unclaimed property reported by various financial institutions, insurance companies, corporations and associations. Search can be conducted by individual owner's name, business name, government entity or property. Query results show.

ucpi.sco.ca.gov
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Benton at a glance

County
Mono County
County seat
Bridgeport
Population
279
Mono County population
13,195
Local records
Mono County offices
ZIP codes
93512, 93514

About Benton public records

The community of Benton is located in the southwest section of Mono County along Highway 6. Benton residents seeking information about inmate records can do so through the Mono County Jail, located in the county seat of Bridgeport. Residents looking to request public and vital records can do so under the California Public Records Act (CPRA). For court records, the Mono County Superior Court provides access to civil, criminal, and family case information.

Benton voters depend on the Mono County Clerk-Recorder for election administration throughout Mono County. The Mono County Elections Office is located at 74 North School Street, Annex II, Bridgeport, CA 93517, phone (760) 932-5530, website monocounty.ca.gov. The Mono County Sheriff's Office, which serves Benton, is located at 25 Emigrant Street and reachable at (760) 932-7549.

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How do I register to vote in Benton, California?

To register to vote in Benton, California, residents can register online through the California Secretary of State's website, by mail, or in person at the Mono County elections office. California requires voters to be U.S. citizens, at least 18 years old by Election Day, and residents of the state. The standard online and mail registration deadline is 15 days before an election; conditional voter registration is available after that deadline and on Election Day at county election offices and vote centers. Voters can verify their registration status and find polling locations through the California Secretary of State's voter lookup tool. For local county and state elections (Benton is an unincorporated community in Mono County and does not hold municipal elections), contact the Mono County Clerk's office for schedules and ballot information.

How do I look up property records in Benton, California?

Property records for Benton, California are maintained by the Mono County Assessor's Office and the Mono County Clerk and Recorder. The Assessor's Office is responsible for discovering, listing, and valuing all taxable property within Mono County, including parcels in Benton. Records available include property ownership, assessed values, legal descriptions, parcel maps, and tax history. The Mono County Clerk and Recorder maintains recorded documents including deeds, mortgages, liens, and easements. Many California counties provide online property record searches through their county websites. The Mono County Treasurer handles property tax payments and tax sale information.

How do I get a birth or death certificate in Benton, California?

Birth, death, and marriage records for Benton, California residents are available through both county and state offices. The California Department of Public Health, Vital Records, located in Sacramento, maintains statewide vital records and can issue certified copies of birth and death certificates for events occurring anywhere in California. Orders can be placed online, by mail, or in person. Locally, the Mono County Clerk's office issues marriage licenses and maintains marriage records for Mono County. Birth and death certificates may also be available through local vital records offices. Requestors typically need to provide valid photo identification and proof of their relationship to the person named on the record. Processing times and fees vary by office and record type.

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