Hurricane season begins on June 1 and preparation is key!
Make a plan, protect your important documents and stay informed.
#FLClerks#HurricanePrep
Hurricane season begins on June 1 and preparation is key!
Make a plan, protect your important documents and stay informed.
#FLClerks#HurricanePrep
Do you know someone suffering from mental health issues?
It is important to know your resources to help protect you and your loved ones. Contact the Hendry County Clerk of the Circuit Court to learn about the Baker Act, the Marchman Act and Risk Protection Orders.#FLClerks
During #Mental Health Awareness Month, the Hendry County Clerk of the Circuit Court is spreading awareness and sharing about several resources we provide.
We are honored to play a part in local services that help Floridians facing mental illness and drug abuse issues.You are not alone!
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Looking to learn more about your family history? A great place to start is with the Hendry County Clerk of the Circuit Court.
The Hendry County Clerk of the Circuit Court maintains historical documents.
Contact our office to begin your journey back in time! #FLClerks
The Hendry County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptrollers office works to implement technologies that utilize less paper and ink, such as eFiling, online viewing of court records and electronic recording of official records.Happy Earth Day from the Hendry County Clerk of the Circuit Court & County Comptroller! #FLClerks
The Hendry County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller works hard to protect your tax dollars every day. As part of her role, Clerk Barrineau oversee county spending and keep local government accountable.
Visit www.IRS.gov for more information on Ta
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Happy Easter from the Hendry County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller’s Office!
We hope your holiday is filled with joy and valuable time with loved ones.
Hendry County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller’s offices will be closed on Friday, April 15, in observance of Good Friday.
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April is #NationalCountyGovernmentMonth!
“A public office is a public trust. The people have the right to secure and sustain that trust…”
Article II, Section 8, Florida Constitution
The Florida Constitution, which has governed Florida citizens for more than 175 years, established a Clerk & Comptroller as an elected public trustee in 1838 and established at the county level a system of checks and balances that has served the public well. The functions and duties of Clerk & Comptrollers vary from state to state. In most jurisdictions, the Clerk & Comptroller is generally vested with a large number of administrative duties. The Florida Clerk is not only Clerk of the Circuit Court, but also the County Treasurer, Recorder, Auditor, Finance Officer, and Ex-Officio Clerk of the County Commission in most counties.
“There shall be in each county a Clerk of the Circuit Court who shall be selected pursuant to the provisions of Article VIII, Section 1.” Article V, Section 16, Florida Constitution
The Office of the Clerk & Comptroller performs a wide range of record keeping, information management, and financial management for the judicial system and county government. Because the Clerk & Comptroller’s duties affect the rights and property of county citizens, it is essential that the Clerk & Comptroller remain accountable for his or her actions. For this reason, the constitution and statutes require that the Clerk:
Public evaluation and scrutiny in the election process every four years also ensures accountability of your locally elected Clerk & Comptroller.
“The Clerk of the Circuit Court shall be Ex-Officio Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners, Auditor, Recorder and Custodian of all county funds.” Article VIII, Section 1(d), Florida Constitution
The Joint Select Committee on Judicial Personnel of the Florida Legislature calculated that the Clerk & Comptroller’s Office performs 926 different constitutional and statutory functions and duties (this number does not include responsibilities required by court rule and administrative order). The number of tasks continues to grow with changes in legislation, regulations and reporting requirements.
Florida Constitution
Article VIII, Section 1, Article V, Section 16, Florida Constitution establishes the Office of the Clerk & Comptroller
Florida Statutes
Title V, Chapter 28 – Clerk of the Circuit Court
Title X, Chapter 119 – Public Records
The U.S. Constitution states that all citizens have the right to a fair trial.
Florida’s Clerks of the Circuit Court play a vital role by maintaining custody of all evidence and exhibits entered by the court.
In many counties, this includes storing and managing the inventory of evidence and exhibits.