Adams County Clerk of Courts
Oversees the county's court records, judicial administration, vehicle titles, and finances
Full office description
- The county clerk of courts serves as a record keeper, filing, processing, and maintaining all cases and documents submitted to the court of common pleas and the court of appeals, as well as keeping vehicle title records.
- This position also includes the role of court administrator, overseeing the administration of the court and, in some counties, managing probate and juvenile courts.
- The county clerk acts as a financial manager, handling the collection, investment, and distribution of funds from court fees, fines, and car sales tax.
- As an employee manager, the clerk supervises a team responsible for carrying out these various duties.
- The county clerk is elected through a partisan election for a four-year term, with a salary ranging from $67,344 to $113,071, depending on the county's population.
How this impacts you
Judicial Efficiency — The efficiency of the clerk's office determines people's experiences performing jury duty, handling a traffic citation, or filing for divorce.
Property Rights — When buying a car or boat, you will need the clerk’s office to issue the title as proof of ownership.
Election results
WINNER
Larry Heller
100%
10,160 votes
Candidates (1)
Larry Heller
(R)
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