Law enforcement, the legal community, local, state and federal agencies, businesses and the general public depend upon the office of the clerk of circuit court to solve a wide range of problems. Clerks of court provide an administrative link between the judiciary and the county boards and the public. Clerks also work closely with other court staff to ensure that the courts run smoothly and efficiently. The administrative responsibilities at the circuit court level involve a variety of tasks. These include budgeting and administering trial court resources, developing effective policies and procedures and recruiting and maintaining competent staff.
Clerks of court are recordkeepers, court administrators and government leaders.
By meeting the challenge of their many responsibilities, they can make a difference every day in the success of Wisconsin's court system.