§ 16-20-302. Issuance and attestation of processes
Every clerk shall seasonably issue and attest all processes when required by law.
§ 16-20-303. List of causes to be tried — Issuance of subpoenas — Penalty for noncompliance
(a) (1) The several clerks of the circuit courts shall, within twenty (20) days before the commencement of each term of the court, make out a docket of all causes, both civil and criminal, in which an issue of fact is to be tried, an inquiry of damages to be made, a special verdict, agreed […]
§ 16-20-304. Record and index of court proceedings
(a) A clerk shall seasonably record the judgments, rules, orders, and other proceedings of the courts of which he or she is the clerk and shall make a complete alphabetical index of the judgments, rules, orders, and other proceedings of the court. (b) A clerk may make only an electronic alphabetical index under subsection (a) […]
§ 16-20-305. Authority to remove records
In case of danger from an invading enemy, the clerk may remove the records, papers, and other things belonging to his office to some secure place until the danger ceases.
§ 16-20-307. Account and settlement of arrearages accruing to county or state
Every clerk shall keep a perfect account of all arrearages coming into his hands and accruing to the county or state on account of taxes, fines, or otherwise. He shall then make settlement with the proper court at each stated term and pay over all balances.
§ 16-20-308. Resignation, removal, or death — Delivery of records to successor
If any clerk of the circuit court resigns, is removed from office, or dies, he or his executors or administrators shall deliver all records, papers, books, files, seals, and other things belonging to his office to his successor, as soon as he is qualified, who shall take charge of and make receipt for those items.
§ 16-20-309. Resignation, removal, or death — Settlement of accounts
(a) Any clerk who resigns or is removed from office, or the executor or administrator of any clerk who dies, shall render a perfect account to the proper court, at the next term after the death, resignation, or removal. This account, on oath, shall be made of all arrearages of moneys received by him by […]
§ 16-20-310. Charges against or indictment of clerk — Proceedings — Removal
(a) (1) When any prosecuting attorney is required to prosecute charges against any clerk, if the offense is indictable, the prosecuting attorney shall submit the charges to the grand jury, in order that an indictment may be found. (2) (A) If the charges are for an offense not indictable, the prosecuting attorney shall make the […]
§ 16-20-301. Preservation of seal and property of office
(a) Each circuit clerk shall preserve the seal and other property belonging to his or her office and shall provide suitable books, stationery, furniture, and other things necessary for his or her office. (b) A circuit clerk’s seal shall be clear and legible and capable of photographic reproduction. (c) The impression of the seal by […]