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Court Clerk
Court clerks process legal documents and perform other court related functions.
Court clerks schedule court cases, notify participants of trial details, and prepare post, file, and route documents and case folders. Clerks review submitted court documents to make sure the described procedures are accurate, and they must correct any listed errors on documents.
Clerks verify case folders prior to each trial and make sure important records and documents are placed in each folder. If there are any missing documents, clerks must request copies. Clerks retrieve information for judges, collect information from attorneys and witnesses, and supply the district attorney with information. Clerks prepare forms needed by the judge for trials.
Clerks administer oaths to witnesses and record the minutes of a trial. After a trial has completed, they record witness testimonies, case results, court orders, and fines issued by the court. They also collect and record court fees or fines.
Clerks file public records such as mortgages, marriage licenses, and deeds.
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