The clerks are the administrators of the court.
Responsibilities
The clerk’s responsibilities are as follows:
- Carry out the orders of the judge and the procedures and policies mandated by the state or other authority.
- Answer factual questions regarding the information they have.
Restricted Actions of the Clerk
The following are things the Clerk may not do:
- Change the court’s orders or make exceptions to the court’s rules for any individual.
- Give you legal advice or interpret the law for you.
- Tell you what they think the judge or the prosecutor will do in your case.
