The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be required and assigned. 

1. Plans, organizes, and directs all non-judicial activities of the municipal court, including preparation of dockets, collections of fines, issuance and processing of warrants, accepting complaints, and preparation of reports.  
2. Attends all court sessions, ensuring proper documentation of proceedings and implementation of judicial decisions. Court sessions are held generally in evening hours on the 2ndand 4thWednesday of the month.
3. Provides leadership and management to all assigned staff.? 
4. Assists with interviewing and selection of new employees. Provides training and instructions and ongoing training needs. Assigns tasks, reviews work and prepares performance evaluations. Provides staff coaching/counseling. Provides assistance and answers questions, gives advice and recommendations to staff.
5. Plans, allocates, and monitors time, equipment, and other resources for the Court to ensure efficient organization and completion of work.  
6. Prepares annual municipal court budget, including forecasting revenue and expenditures; administers adopted court budget in accordance with city policies and procedures. Oversees accounting of revenues and expenditures, including bank reconciliations. 
7. Coordinates court matters with judges, defendants, defense counsel, city prosecutor, Police Department, probation officers, and other levels of the criminal justice administration system.  
8. Implements and regularly reviews systems of internal controls to ensure that all costs, fines, and forfeitures imposed by the municipal court or collected under its authority are regularly reconciled and paid into the city treasury.  
9. Participates in policy implementation for the court, including following court administrative procedures, policies, and systems.  
10. Investigates problems that affect court operations and recommends corrective measures.
11. Compiles and analyzes data on court activity to monitor performance and prepare activity reports.  
12. Resolves questions raised by attorneys, members of other organizations, and the public. Provides information and assistance concerning court procedures, payments, warrants, and other court related matters without giving legal advice.  
13. Processes papers, letters, reports, documents, correspondence, and handles telephone calls for the judges and the court. Prepares written responses and other correspondence as necessary.  
14. Assists internal department personnel, external personnel, and handles general public inquiries by answering telephones and greeting walk-in visitors. 
15. Monitors and communicates policies, procedures, and standards for the Court to identify and report deficiencies or problems.  

1. Oversees the maintenance of court records and ensures compliance with record-keeping requirements. 
2. Ensures the timely processing of cases, warrants, and other court documents through the court management software system.
3. Performs additional duties as assigned.