Tuolumne County, California Public Records

Tuolumne County is located in the Sierra Nevada region of California. It is bordered by Calaveras County to the south, Stanislaus County to the north, and Mono County to the east. The county seat is Sonora.

The county is governed by a five-member Board of Supervisors, who are elected by district. The county is divided into five districts, each represented by one supervisor. The Board of Supervisors is responsible for setting policy and enacting laws and regulations.

The county is served by the Tuolumne County Sheriff's Office, which is responsible for law enforcement and public safety. The county also has a Fire Department, which is responsible for fire protection and emergency medical services.

The county is home to several state parks, including Yosemite National Park, Stanislaus National Forest, and Columbia State Historic Park. The county also has several recreational areas, including Pinecrest Lake, Don Pedro Lake, and New Melones Lake.

The county is served by several school districts, including the Sonora Union High School District, the Jamestown Elementary School District, and the Twain Harte-Long Barn Union Elementary School District. The county is also home to Columbia College, a two-year community college.

Tuolumne county California superior court handles criminal felony cases and civil filings above $25,000, divorces, probate and more, serving as California's general jurisdiction court. County level court system's clerks provide private individuals as well as legal entities and their staff with online access to court calendar, motions or entire case files for viewing or copy.