COURT SERVICESEnsuring the just execution of the county’s laws, the court system is an invaluable component of La Porte County government. Here, citizens can access a range of judicial services and information: important searches and directories, such as the sex offender registry and missing children search, often-requested information about marriage licensing and juvenile probation, as well as a variety of forms for electronic download.DEFINITION OF CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURTThe Clerk of the Circuit Court is a ministerial officer who is the custodian of the Clerk’s record and seal, issues process, accepts filings of commencement of actions in litigation, enters judgments and orders of the court, receives money in their official capacity, makes certified copies of record, issues many miscellaneous licenses, and keeps a record of all wills and matters of trust in probate proceedings. The Clerk, who is an officer of the Court, performs all official duties imposed by statute or by lawful authority of the Court.