Circuit Clerk

Duties & Responsibilities

The Circuit Clerk:

Serves as clerk of the county and circuit courts
Receives and files all lawsuits, indictments, motions, and other related papers in all civil and criminal cases filed in the circuit or county courts
Issues all process including summons and subpoenas
Draws jurors
Qualifies juries
Keeps a record of all judgments and executions
Issues marriage licenses and keeps records of marriages
Records medical and other professional licenses
Registers citizens to vote and has other duties in handling elections