Chief Justice Sharon L. Kennedy spoke at the Ohio Clerk of Courts Association winter conference.

Chief Justice Sharon L. Kennedy was welcomed as a guest speaker at the recent Ohio Clerk of Courts Association winter conference. The conference hosted clerks and staff from nearly every county in Ohio.

Chief Justice Kennedy spoke on her own career experiences in Butler County and on the Supreme Court of Ohio, while commending the service of clerks around the state. She addressed common issues facing both courts and clerks, particularly the common goal of improving BCI disposition reporting.

“Although we come from different worlds, we have shared missions,” said Chief Justice Kennedy. “We need to come together to protect Ohioans.”

Ohio’s clerks of courts act as the official recordkeepers. While their primary duty is to maintain court records, dockets, and files, clerks also collect court costs and issue summons, subpoenas, and arrest warrants. The Ohio Clerk of Courts Association was established in 1940 to assist clerks throughout Ohio.

In her message, Chief Justice Kennedy also emphasized tools available for clerks to carry out their duties more effectively, including services to help with the transition to e-filing. She also noted the importance of collaboration between courts, clerks, and law enforcement.

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