Circuit Court Clerk's Office

The Circuit Court Clerk's Criminal Office (Room 310) maintains all criminal files, prepares summons, accepts payments of fines and restitution, updates the criminal case management data base, and responds to requests for information.

The Criminal Office of the Circuit Court handles all felony cases and misdemeanor cases originating by Grand Jury action as well as misdemeanor and traffic appeals from the General District and Juvenile & Domestic Relations District Courts.

Adult traffic infractions are processed by the General District Court, which is a separate entity with its own Clerk's Office. Only when cases are appealed from the General District or Juvenile & Domestic Relations District Court do they fall under the jurisdiction of the Circuit Court. Therefore, before contacting the Circuit Court to inquire about the status of a traffic infraction case or pre-payment of a traffic fine, it is important to determine beforehand which Court has jurisdiction. This will prevent any unnecessary delay in processing. Unlike the District Courts that have separate traffic dockets, the Circuit Court integrates traffic infraction appeals into its criminal docket.

FORMS

• Request for Witness Summons
• Waiver Forms for defendants
  • Waiver of Presentment to Grand Jury
  • Waiver of Jury
  • Waiver of Right to a Speedy Trial
• Subpoena (defense attorney) (Instructions)
• Notice of Appeal from Trial Court(Instructions)
• Petition for Deferred or Installment Payment of Fine and Costs
• Guilty Plea Felony Form
• Alford Felony Plea
• Guilty Felony Plea (Agreement)
• Plea of No Contest or Nolo Contendere
• Guilty Plea Misdemeanor Form
• Application and Authorization for Waiver of Fee Cap (Instructions)
• Statutory Criteria for Fee Cap Waiver Guidelines
• Discovery Order