Role of the Clerks

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.