What is a superior court clerk? Superior court clerks have been around since the inception of the State of Georgia. "Clerk of Court" is one of four elected county offices created by the Georgia Constitution. Each of Georgia’s 159 counties has one. Clerks are the official record keepers of the county—they receive and maintain criminal and civil court filings and serve as custodian of county land and property records.
The Criminal Case Data Exchange (CDX) Board has adopted a major revision of their Uniform Standards for the Creation and Transmission of Electronic Criminal History Data. The Board convened on November 11th, 2023 and voted to adopt the proposed revision. Clerks are represented on The CDX Board by Superior Court Clerk of Forsyth County Greg Allen and Executive Director of the Council of Superior Court Clerks Michael Holiman. Click the title of this announcement to read the standards in their entirety.
Mark your calendars for the 2023 leadership conference. Come prepared to brain storm and discuss major on-going topics and the future of clerks. We will start on Wednesday, August 30 at 1:00 pm and conclude on Friday, September 1 at 12 pm
One of todays presentations focused on the topic of Legal Researching. The presenters, Tammie Mosley CSC, Chatham County and Erica Woodford CSC, Bibb County provided valuable insights and guidance on how to conduct effective legal research. In addition, attendees were given a demonstration by Evan Gross on how to research a topic within the reference manual. This informative session undoubtedly equipped the participants with valuable skills and tools to navigate the complex world of legal research.
Today marks day one of the 2023 Clerks Spring Conference. There was a remarkable turnout of clerks who had gathered to partake in a series of enlightening presentations. The session kicked off with a speech by members of SORRB, Tracy Alvard, and Lead Investigator Russ Finley. The gathering was further enriched with the addition of Gary Yates, who shared insights on the Plates and Deed Indexing Project.