The Circuit Clerk serves as Clerk of the County and Circuit Courts and is responsible for the following:

• Receives and files all lawsuits, indictments, motions and other related papers in all Civil and Criminal Cases filed in the Circuit Court.

• Issues all processes including summons and subpoenas.

• Draws jurors and qualifies juries.

• Keeps a record of all judgments and executions.

• Issues marriage licenses.

• Keeps records of marriages, records medical and other professional licenses.

• Registers citizens to vote and has other duties in handling elections. 

• Serves as Passport Acceptance Agents.