Special Assistant To The Honorable Judge Crystal Gaines
CurrentHandle the working of the courtroom 3B Judge's assistant, compose legal documents custodian of the court's seal Prepare dockets or calendars of cases to be called, using computers. Record case dispositions, court orders, and arrangements made for payment of court fees. trial dates, adjournments, outstanding warrants, summonses, subpoenas, witness fees, and payment of fines Prepare and issue orders of the court, including probation orders, release documentation, sentencing information and summonses Prepare documents recording the outcomes of court proceedings Instruct parties about timing of court appearances Explain procedures or forms to parties in cases or to the general public. Search files, and contact witnesses, attorneys, and litigants, in order to obtain information for the court. Follow procedures to secure courtrooms and exhibits such as money, drugs, and weapons. Amend indictments when necessary, and endorse indictments with pertinent information. Read charges and related information to the court and, if necessary, record defendants' pleas. Collect court fees or fines, and record amounts collected. Prepare and mark all applicable court exhibits and evidence Examine legal documents submitted to courts for adherence to laws or court procedures. Record court proceedings, using recording equipment Open courts, calling them to order and announcing judges. Meet with judges, lawyers, parole officers, police, and social agency officials in order to coordinate the functions of the court