Dorchester County Clerk of the Circuit Court
DUTIES: The Clerk of the Circuit Court oversees the county office that performs many administrative duties for the Circuit Court, including the maintenance of court records. The Clerk's office files, processes and maintains civil, criminal and juvenile actions. It also records and maintains electronic land deeds, mortgages, plats, conveyances, liens and other land record documents and collects recording fees and transfer taxes. The Clerk administers oaths to County officials, Judges and Governor appointees; issues business and marriage licenses; performs civil wedding ceremonies; commissions Notaries Public; and processes passport applications. The Clerk also manages the office budget as set by the State Administrative Office of the Court.BASE SALARY: $140,600TERM: Four years, no term limit.HOW ELECTED: Elected county-wide.
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Amy J. Craig
(Rep)
QUALIFICATIONS: How does your experience prepare you for the duties of this office?
PRIORITIES: What are your priorities for this office?
AREAS OF NEED: What changes, if any, are needed to ensure effective and efficient operation of this office?
Campaign Phone
4104633485
I am a four term elected Clerk of the Circuit Court with 42 years of legal experience and training. I have a Master’s in Social Work. My career and passion centers around the mission of the Maryland State Judiciary and specifically the Circuit Court for Dorchester County. I have and will continue to serve all of Dorchester County in my position as your Clerk of Court.
My biggest priority is serving the citizens of Dorchester County and those who enter the Circuit Court. We strive to give customers resources to help them with their situation. Additionally, my office processes all court cases in a timely manner, making sure hearings are scheduled accordingly. Within land records and licensing, we ensure records and applications are processed with expediency.
With the increasing change of court records into an electronic format, it is my duty to increase public access so that those seeking the information recorded and filed within the Circuit Court is available. It is highly important to me that my staff continue professional training and development in order that they effectively serve our customers.
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