The clerk of the circuit court of Cook County is an elected official who serves as the chief administrative officer of the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois. The clerk is responsible for managing the court’s records, issuing process, collecting fees, and providing other administrative services. The clerk also serves as the clerk of the Cook County Board of Commissioners and the clerk of the Cook County Forest Preserve District.
The clerk of the circuit court of Cook County is a vital part of the county’s justice system. The clerk’s office processes millions of documents each year and provides essential services to the public. The clerk also plays a key role in the county’s budget process and in the administration of elections.