What this office does: Acts as the chief administrator for the district court, maintains district court records, civil, criminal, and probate case files, restitution and court fines, jury lists, court scheduling, child support, and record searches. They serve a 4-year term.
Why it matters: Judges decide cases, but the clerk’s office shapes how well the system works for families, jurors, attorneys, and the public.
Similar to the County Clerk, the Clerk of District Court deals with a lot of documents, so they typically have well-developed organizational skills. Due to the digital nature of documentation today, they typically are very good with computers and taking notes. They also are typically aware of county laws and policies, to a certain extent
The Clerk of District Court keeps records of your court. These records may influence the proceedings of future court cases in your county. So, it is important that a trustworthy membery of your community is put into this position.