court clerks

Judicial office staff

Court clerks are administrative officials who manage the records and proceedings of a court.

They file documents, maintain case files, schedule hearings, and often administer oaths to witnesses and jurors.

In some jurisdictions, the clerk also handles fee collection and jury selection logistics.

The court clerk called the next case on the docket.

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