Duties & Responsibilities Patrick Craddock – Tallapoosa County Circuit Clerk The Circuit Clerk is the chief administrative, fiscal officer, business manager, and official record keeper for the District and Circuit Courts for Tallapoosa County. The duties of the Circuit Clerk are broad and include maintaining court records, managing the collection and disbursement of court funds and inventory control. Tallapoosa County was divided into separate jurisdictions on the east and west sides of the Tallapoosa River by legislative act in 1923. Each division has its own courthouse and is completely independent of the other. Info & Forms Daily Operations The Circuit Clerk’s Office interacts with the public, managing court pleadings, collecting fines and fees, preparing subpoenas and issuing court notices for scheduled trials and hearings. These court records are divided into various divisions, including: Civil Criminal Domestic Child Support Traffic Juvenile Warrants Jury Management Visit AlaCourt Other Duties The Circuit Clerk also performs several other essential duties to ensure the smooth operation of court and election processes in Tallapoosa County. Electronic Records: Court records are electronically imaged, making information more readily available to judges, clerks and the public. Most trial court information can be accessed through Just One Look, which provides on-demand access to Alabama State Trial Court Records, though fees apply for this service. Absentee Election Manager: As a constitutional officer, the Circuit Clerk also serves as the Absentee Election Manager for county, state, and federal elections in Tallapoosa County. More Information
