Judiciary Clerk - Criminal Traffic
Location: Annapolis, Maryland
Job ID: 10638
Salary: $48,373
Closing Date: December 4, 2023
Essential Functions:
The Judiciary Clerk performs case processing duties and responsibilities daily by entering data into the Maryland District Court Criminal/Traffic system (Odyssey and File & Serve) in Anne Arundel County District Court. Assists and provides the public with information regarding Criminal/Traffic cases and court procedures. This is specialized clerical work that follows clearly established guidelines and procedures.
Process motions, postponements, considerations, speedy trial, guilty pleas, restitution hearings, sentencings, violations of probations, removal of cases from stet status. Verify arrest warrants throughout the day and scan documents into the appropriate area of the file.
Data entry of appearances, writs, name changes and addresses, request speedy trial or other data entry back logs when needed. Process appeals, jury trials, and mail to appropriate parties. Process copies to various agencies and parties. Assist with customer service by answering phones.
Recall bench warrants, issue writs, and trial dates. Update Officer court schedules.
Notify all parties on cases of last-minute rulings made on motions received in cases where trial is scheduled within the next few days.
Education:
High School diploma (or GED equivalent).
Experience:
One (1) year of work experience, preferably in court operations or in the fields of criminal justice, parole and probation, legal or financial services.
Note:
A Bachelor's Degree may substitute the required work experience.
