CLERK OF COURTS

Joan Osty

LOCATION & CONTACT INFORMATION

MISSION STATEMENT

The Clerk of Courts mission is to operate a multi-court system, consisting of two Circuit Courts.  The Clerk of Courts office provides services to the public, legal profession, and the judiciary through the two branches, criminal and traffic, small claims, juvenile, civil, probate, and family support.  It provides clerical, recordkeeping, accounting, and administration services to the court system, acts as registrar of appointments, as well as collector of fines, bail, and court ordered payments.  It also keeps a court record of every civil, criminal, traffic, divorce, and small claims proceeding.

The Clerk of Courts has  small claims, restraining orders, and divorce forms available.  There is a $30.00 fee for the divorce packet.  

Fines can be paid by credit card by call Government Payment Services at 1-888-604-7888.  They accept Discover, Visa, MasterCard, or American Express.