Municipal Court Juvenile Clerk Job Northern Kentucky USA,Government

Location: Northern

SUMMARY

Performs specialized clerical and administrative duties for the Bedford Municipal Court, with primary responsibility for the processing, scheduling, documentation, and monitoring of juvenile cases. Maintains accurate and confidential court records; assists defendants, parents, guardians, and the public in person, by telephone, and through written and electronic correspondence; and ensures compliance with applicable court orders, state and local laws, and City policies.

Coordinates juvenile case compliance, sanctions, diversion programs, community service, and related court activities, and serves as a liaison between the Municipal Court, families, schools, community organizations, Teen Court, other courts, and state agencies.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Schedules and prepares juvenile cases for court proceedings and maintains accurate, complete, and current juvenile case files and records. Coordinates juvenile docket schedules with the Municipal Court Manager and Municipal Court Judge and prepares, organizes, and verifies dockets and supporting case documentation prior to court.

Serves as the primary staff member responsible for inbound telephone calls and provides secondary coverage at the court service window. Provides professional assistance to defendants, parents, guardians, and the public regarding court procedures, citations, court dates, payment arrangements, and available options.

Performs computer data entry, import, and verification of juvenile and adult citations and other Class C misdemeanor charges filed in Municipal Court. Ensures the accuracy of case information and completes all required processing in the Municipal Court software. Processes driver’s license checks through the State of Texas database and verifies information for accuracy.

Records case dispositions, court orders, payment arrangements, and other case activity in the Municipal Court. Collects authorized court fines and fees and accurately records amounts collected and payment arrangements when working at the court service window.

Provides defendants with information regarding available options, court procedures, and applicable rights concerning their citations within the scope of authorized duties. Assists defendants, parents, guardians, and the public in person, by telephone, and through mail and email.

Monitors compliance with court orders and takes appropriate action when non-compliance occurs. Processes applicable sanctions and notices, including DIC-81, DIC-15, and Juvenile Now Adult notices, and files required documentation with the State of Texas.

Coordinates juvenile court docket schedules and related case preparation with the Municipal Court Manager and Municipal Court Judge.

Monitors compliance with deferred sentences and other court-ordered requirements for juvenile defendants. Works with the Municipal Court Judge regarding non-compliance in Alcoholic Beverage Code cases. Reports non-compliant Teen Court and Juvenile Diversion cases and coordinates Show Cause Hearings as directed.

Ensures juvenile case information and contact information remain current. Notifies juvenile defendants, parents, or guardians of violations, court orders, and pending court dates as required.

Coordinates court-ordered community service for juvenile and adult defendants, including scheduling, documentation, and monitoring of completion. Maintains and updates the list of approved nonprofit community service organizations. Prepares community service orientation packets for juvenile and adult defendants. Maintains and updates lists of approved Alcohol, Tobacco, and Drug education classes and other court-ordered programs. Coordinates community service activities involving the Municipal Court.

Acts as a liaison…