is responsible for maintaining a record of all traffic, civil, and criminal cases filed and heard in Will County. On a daily basis, the office interacts with the public and attorneys performing several functions including the collection and disbursement of traffic fines, civil fees and child support. The office is also responsible for recording filed documents and maintaining a record of all court proceedings.

The Circuit Clerk is a state constitutional officer elected by the citizens of Will County for a four-year term. The Circuit Clerk is a non-judicial office of the Judicial Branch of Illinois state government. 

The Clerk of the Circuit Court files all cases and maintains official records of all cases that come before the Will County court system. The Circuit Clerk's office also receives and holds in trust monies to be disbursed on order of the court.