Meet Your Clerk
Billy Washington was elected to the office of Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller in November of 2016. He is a duly elected Constitutional Officer as mandated by Article V, Section 16 of the Constitution of the State of Florida. He is a member of the Florida Association of Court Clerks and Comptrollers. The Madison County Clerk of Court’s office is a complex organization that performs a wide range of record-keeping, information, and financial management for the judicial system, the Board of County Commissioners, and most importantly, the citizens of Madison County.
What Is the Clerk of Court?
The Clerk of Court, as an officer of the Madison County Court System, is responsible for maintaining court records with the utmost care and security. These court records include criminal felony and misdemeanor cases, civil, family, Probate, and Small Claims proceedings, Juvenile cases, and traffic citations.
The Clerk of Court is the official recorder and custodian of all documents placed in the Madison County Official Records. The Official Records are a permanent repository of those documents that primarily relate to real estate transactions. The Clerk collects and disburses court-ordered child support and alimony payments. The Clerk issues marriage licenses and is authorized to perform marriage ceremonies. Our office is responsible for issuing jury summons, requisitions, and distributing payments of fees to jurors.
Other Responsibilities
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As Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners, the Clerk attends all Board meetings, records the proceedings, and maintains minutes of each meeting
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The Clerk serves as the chief financial officer of the county. In this capacity, the clerk ensures that all expenditures of county funds are authorized by law
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The Clerk’s office has been designated by the United States Department of State to receive and process passport applications and is the only agency in Madison County so empowered
All records filed with the Clerk are available for public inspection during normal business hours with the exception of those records specifically exempted by judicial order or Florida Statute.