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About Us
The Clerk of Circuit Court has many roles:
Statutory:
To provide record keeping and collect all fees, fines and forfeitures for the judicial system.
Wisconsin State Statute Ch. 753.30 outlines the duties and powers of this position.
Financial:
The Clerk of Courts Office has a $1,434,962 budget for 2011. We collect over 4 million a year in fees, fines and forfeitures.
Supervisor:
We have 19 employees working in the office. The Clerk of Circuit Court is responsible for all personnel matters; creating and enforcing office policies, hiring new staff, annual performance evaluations, providing training opportunities, and ensuring all appropriate rules and guidelines are followed.
Staff Back-up:
The Clerk of Circuit Court will fill in for staff when needed. This could include receptionist duties, filing, or assisting the public.
Department Head:
The Clerk of Circuit Court prepares and presents reports to the County Board and its Committees. The Clerk of Circuit Court represents the office in meetings and functions.
Liaison:
The Clerk of Circuit Court works closely with the judges, district court administrator, state offices and other Clerks of Circuit Court to address issues within the court system.
Committee Member:
The Clerk of Circuit Court is a voting member of the Criminal Justice Collaborative Council (CJCC). The CJCC is a group of stakeholders that collaborate on the issues affecting the Eau Claire County Criminal Justice System. The Clerk of Circuit Court is often asked to be a member of ad hoc committees or work groups.
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Information on the Clerk of Court's Office
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LOCATION:
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Courthouse
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HOURS:
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8:00am to 4:00pm. Customers should arrive in time to complete all business by 4:00pm. A dropbox is available from 4-5pm. Any filings or payments received prior to 5pm will be file stamped that day.
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DEPARTMENT HEAD:
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Kristina Aschenbrenner (Elected Official)
PHONE: 715-839-4816
FAX:715-839-4817
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EMAIL ADDRESS:
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EauClaire.Info@wicourts.gov (We do not accept any official documents or filings via email)
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NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES:
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19
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HISTORY OF DEPARTMENT:
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The Clerk of Courts office is statutorily mandated to provide record keeping and collect all fees, fines and forfeitures for the judicial system. The office is headed by the Clerk of Court, a county elected position. Until 1978 when the court system reorganized, the Clerk of Court's office provided administrative services for both the county court and circuit court. Wisconsin is now under a single trial court system.
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MISSION STATEMENT/
DEPARTMENTAL PURPOSE:
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The Clerk of Court's office provides administrative support services for all branches of the Eau Claire County Circuit Court including record keeping for all court cases, collecting money on court ordered obligations, and managing the court's jury system. We also assist the public in accessing the courts and its records. As representatives of the judicial system, Clerk of Court's staff treat those we help and serve with dignity, fairness, and sensitivity.
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EDUCATION AND TRAINING REQUIRED OF EMPLOYEES:
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Clerk of Courts: Elected official.
Deputy Clerk of Courts: Associate degree and 2 years supervisory experience or 5 years supervisory management experience with knowledge in accounting.
Deputy Supervisors: Post-secondary training and experience in standard office practices and procedures; administrative practices and principles, and supervisory practices and principles (minimum of 2 yrs. actual experience).
Staff: Specialized clerical support with computer, information processing and customer service skills. Once hired by the department, all employees must be trained in the Consolidated Court Automation program software, in various legal procedures and must continually upgrade their knowledge and skills to keep pace with an ever-changing court system.
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TOPICS DEPARTMENT PERSONNEL
CAN SPEAK ABOUT:
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Jury service; deferred payment plan procedures for unpaid fines; Community Service program; Underage Drinking program; the Consolidated Court Automation Program; the court system in general.
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CONTACT PERSON:
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PHONE: 715-839-4816
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AVAILABLE SPEAKERS:
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Kristina Aschenbrenner, Clerk of Courts
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