Clerk asks for additional staff amid rising probate and guardianship workload

Jun 26, 2026

During FY27 budget workshops, County Clerk Denise requested an additional staff position to handle increased probate and guardianship filings; commissioners asked for a comp-time cost report and deferred final approval to Round 2.

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County Clerk Denise told the commissioners the county clerk's office is experiencing sustained increased workload tied to district court and growing guardianship caseloads and asked the court to consider funding an additional full-time position.

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