Patty Baker is Cherokee County's Clerk of Superior, State, Juvenile and Magistrate Courts. Her office maintains all recorded documents, including deeds and passports.
The Dekalb County Voter Registration and Elections is a service and community resource regarding election matters in Dekalb County. This government office maintains the county's voter registration records and operates all polling locations. A roster of incumbent government officers and candidate information are available the office's Web site. This office is the overseeing body for elections on all levels of government, from the municipal to federal. The office of Voter Registration and Elections is located in the same building as the Dekalb County Tax Commissioner and office of motor vehicle registration.
Cherokee County Historical Society maintains the county's archives, historical documents, photos and other artifacts. It has more than 400 members and offers local history tours and other educational opportunities. Stefanie Joyner is the executive director.
Community Services is located on the second floor of the Washington County Government Center and works with public and private agencies to offer assistance to help eligible residents be safe and successful. Visit this office for help with adoption, child abuse or neglect, elderly abuse or neglect, chemical dependency, financial, employment and medical assistance and child care and support.
To serve as a juror in Cherokee County, you cannot have a felony conviction (unless civil rights have been restored) and you must be a U.S. citizen, a county resident and at least 18 years old. Jurors are randomly selected from a list of eligible citizens that the Cherokee County Board of Commissioners maintains.
The $22 million, three-story administration building is the new showpiece of Cherokee County. This state-of-the-art, energy-efficient building is more than 78,000 square feet and houses the offices of Cherokee County executives, department heads and other personnel. The conference center has more than 8,000 square feet of meeting space, a 160-seat auditorium and several dining areas.
The county administrative services office provides secretarial and research support to the County Board and its committees. It also coordinates the county's budget preparation process, recruits employees for specific county departments, oversees many of the county's insurance programs and coordinates the liquor license application process, among other duties.
The administrative services office is located in Room 203 of the Kendall County Office Building. County administrator Jeff Wilkins oversees this office.
The Washington County Government Center is the hub of county government. It houses the Washington County District Court and court administration. It is also the county's main service center, where guests can find property records and taxpayer services, community services, public health and environment services, a WIC Clinic, and surveying and land management offices. The Government Center is also home to the County Board Room, where the county commissioners meet to set policy and meet with residents, as well as offices for the county commissioners, administration officials and human resources.
Founded in 1978, the district trial court handles civil and criminal cases filed in the cities of Somerville and Medford. Among the types of cases heard are small claims, motor vehicle infractions, probation hearings and restraining orders. Language interpreters are available and may be applied for using online forms available by clicking here.
During fiscal year 2009, the Somerville District Court held proceedings for over 14,900 cases--or an average of 60 per business day.
The Kendall County Clerk and Recorder's offices have a variety of duties, from filing marriage licenses and birth and death certificates to keeping County Board meeting minutes. These offices, which are headed by Debbie Gillette, also are responsible for staffing and providing equipment for elections, as well as maintaining documents surrounding land transactions.
The Recorder's Office is located on the first floor of the Kendall County Office Building. The County Clerk's Office is located on the second floor.
