Clerk of Courts - General Division (Civil/Criminal)

Oct 19th, 2022

Mar 30th, 2022

Aug 13th, 2020

The Court's operations are a joke and it is not because of their employees.  It is because of the committee making the rules.  The Court has no business serving papers.  This is what process servers are for.  It is impossible to track status of service since filers are given no tracking numbers.  The idea of waiting for a green card to come back from USPS is positively laughable.  This can take up to 2 months.  So, it never comes back and you want bailiff service?  Well, that's another laugh and a half.  Get a clue, Court.  Get out of the service business.
Nov 26th, 2018

Most of us are not too keen on being summoned for jury duty.  It's my turn this week.   I am very proud and consider us very fortunate to live in a society where we do have a trial by peers process.   With that and in spite of how untimely it may be, I am thankful for the opportunity.  And, it is quite educational & interesting.They have done as much as possible to minimize the disruption this presents in one's life.   If your summoned date has conflicts with life, you can request a one-time rescheduling, but must be served within three months.  As I needed to take advantage of this option, I am grateful it was available and was pretty easy to do.The new courthouse is quite comfortable.  Everyone strives to make your service easy and painless.   The jury pool room is a large room where they have free wifi.   It is sectioned off with a quiet area where you get some work done or read a book.   If you have a tablet and digital movies, bring your own headphones and relax.   They also show a movie of the day on a big screen to entertain you while you wait.  Free coffee and tea are also available.   Parking has not been an issue for me.  It's been $5 a day for me.  Tip:  if you are not familiar with the downtown area, check out the parking options beforehand or allow yourself enough time to locate the area garages and navigate your way around.   A little planning on your part can make your experience go much smoother.  Another tip: the cafeteria is located on the 16th floor in the old courthouse.  I suggest going out for lunch to a local restaurant, especially if the weather is nice, or bring your own.  The cafeteria food was okay.   There was a long line at the deli counter (which was not the option I choose).   They offer a salad bar, too.  You get an hour and a half lunch hour!  A couple microwaves and a small refrigerator are available for storing your lunch, if you pack.All in all, the new courthouse is quite modern and comfortable.   The staff do every thing possible to make your service as comfortable as possible.   Performing your civic duty can be very educational and leave you with a civic pride.
Apr 22nd, 2014