§ 8-8-19 - Duties of chief clerk.

SECTION 8-8-19

   § 8-8-19  Duties of chief clerk. – The chief clerk shall have general supervisory power over the clerks of thecourt and shall be responsible to the chief judge for the proper and efficientoperation of their offices. To that end he or she shall:

   (1) Temporarily transfer clerks to other divisions outside oftheir own when he or she deems it necessary. Such transfers shall be subject tothe approval of the chief judge.

   (2) Procure all necessary papers, books, and other documentsas the state controller or as the chief judge may direct, upon which the clerksshall keep their records and make their reports and returns.

   (3) Systematize record keeping throughout the divisions.

   (4) Gather such statistics as the chief judge shall direct.