| 1. | Prepare dockets or calendars of cases to be called, using typewriters or computers. |
| 2. | Record case dispositions, court orders, and arrangements made for payment of court fees. |
| 3. | Answer inquiries from the general public regarding judicial procedures, court appearances, trial dates, adjournments, outstanding warrants, summonses, subpoenas, witness fees, and payment of fines. |
| 4. | Prepare and issue orders of the court, including probation orders, release documentation, sentencing information, and summonses. |
| 5. | Prepare documents recording the outcomes of court proceedings. |
| 6. | Instruct parties about timing of court appearances. |
| 7. | Explain procedures or forms to parties in cases or to the general public. |
| 8. | Search files, and contact witnesses, attorneys, and litigants, in order to obtain information for the court. |
| 9. | Follow procedures to secure courtrooms and exhibits such as money, drugs, and weapons. |
| 10. | Amend indictments when necessary, and endorse indictments with pertinent information. |
| 11. | Read charges and related information to the court and, if necessary, record defendants' pleas. |
| 12. | Swear in jury members, interpreters, witnesses and defendants. |
| 13. | Collect court fees or fines, and record amounts collected. |
| 14. | Direct support staff in handling of paperwork processed by clerks' offices. |
| 15. | Prepare and mark all applicable court exhibits and evidence. |
| 16. | Examine legal documents submitted to courts for adherence to laws or court procedures. |
| 17. | Record court proceedings, using recording equipment, or record minutes of court proceedings using stenotype machines or shorthand. |
| 18. | Prepare courtrooms with paper, pens, water, easels, and electronic equipment, and ensure that recording equipment is working. |
| 19. | Conduct roll calls, and poll jurors. |
| 20. | Open courts, calling them to order and announcing judges. |
| 21. | Meet with judges, lawyers, parole officers, police, and social agency officials in order to coordinate the functions of the court. |