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Clerk of Court Law & Legal Definition

The Clerk of Court is responsible for various administrative and ministerial duties in conjunction with the court he or she serves. The Clerk of Court is responsible for receiving, filing, maintaining, and safeguarding court records. S/he manages the administrative activities of the Clerk's office and oversees the performance of the statutory duties of the office.





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