What is Clerk of Court?
The administrator in charge of receiving and recording all filings in civil and criminal cases in a given jurisdiction, often the clerk to a county court of general jurisdiction. This may also be the clerk of an appellate court who will receive, docket and assist in the administration of appeals pending before the court.
Further Reading
For more detailed information, see our related Civil Procedure terms:
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