Court Clerks: Duties and responsibilities

The primary responsibilities of the Court Clerk are to record, file, and maintain the proceedings of the District Court and to maintain books  such as trial dockets, case files, and journals useful for locating past court proceedings. The Court Clerk keeps summaries of court actions in  an appearance docket; maintains case files; collects court fees, fines,  costs, assessments, and forfeitures; and distributes or expends  collected monies.

 
The Court Clerk issues legal warrants including subpoenas, orders,  processes, and writs as allowed by statute. The Court Clerk is also  responsible for issuing marriage licenses and beer, pool hall, and other county licenses. Some Court Clerks issue passports.  

The Court Clerk keeps records of all jurors and witnesses in the  District Court. If required, the Court Clerk acts as custodian of the  County Law Library. The Court Clerk works with the County Sheriff’s  office in delivering process warrants. 

The Court Clerk is authorized to administer oaths such as oaths from  County Commissioners in condemnation cases and from applicants for  passports. 

The Court Clerk must also make regular reports and provide statistical  and other information to the Board of County Commissioners, to the  Administrative Office of the Courts, and to the various entities for  which the Court Clerk collects fees. Various monthly, quarterly, and  annual reports are required.