Job description
Circuit court clerks are responsible for managing the records of Circuit and District courts, Kentucky's trial courts. Circuit court clerks receive lawsuits and court documents, record legal documents, provide legal documents and other legal materials, are present during trials, schedule juries, receive and disburse money, maintain the jury system, administer oaths, handle affidavits, and issue driver licenses and non-driver identification cards. One circuit court clerk is elected in each Kentucky county. They serve for a term of six years.
Eligibility requirements
At the time of election, must be at least 21 years of age, a citizen of Kentucky, has resided in the State 2 years, and 1 year next preceding his election in the county and district in which he is a candidate, and that he is qualified for the office for which he is a candidate. Additional Requirement: must receive a passing grade of 70% or more on a written examination prepared and administered by the Administrative Office of the Courts.
Filing instructions
Filing office address: 516 Hillcrest Dr, P.O. Box 614, Brandenburg, KY 40108
Filing phone number: 270-422-2152
Paperwork instructions: Submit paperwork to the County Clerk's office.
Filing requirements: $50, Candidate's signature and two (2) registered voters of the same party from the district or jurisdiction from which candidate seeks nomination.