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Circuit clerk reports rising caseloads, orders of protection spike and staff shortages
Summary
Circuit Clerk Greg reported higher filings and collections, a June surge in orders of protection, and that the office remains short several positions although hiring is underway; the committee approved the clerk’s monthly report and bills.
Greg, the circuit clerk, told the Law and Justice Committee on July 22 that filings and revenue increased in June and that the office remains short‑staffed as it works through hiring.
Greg reported $277,541 in revenue paid to county and state, $78,168 paid out to agencies, and $26,601 in collections. Cases filed in the reporting period rose by 1,457; 1,235 cases closed; and the office has 10,249 open cases. Orders of protection were “extremely busy” in June, with 95 filed in the month and 354 year to date.
Greg said the office is hiring to fill one of two open positions and remains short three employees overall. He said screening and background checks mean a typical hire takes four to five weeks from offer to start. Greg said the office currently has 24 applicants and that supervisors conduct panel interviews to assess fit.
Greg told the committee the office worked on its budget and hopes to present a fuller budget package in August. Committee members moved and approved the clerk’s monthly report and the clerk’s bills during the meeting.
No statutes or ordinances were proposed or changed at the meeting. The committee approved the clerk’s report and authorized payment of the presented bills.
