Athens OH

Who You're Voting For: Candy Russell runs for County Clerk of Courts re-election

Plans to make the public more aware of the services offered by the Athens County Title Office.

As clerk of courts in Athens County, introduced e-filing at the legal office and purchased a new title office location.

- Plans to make the public more aware of the services offered by the Athens County Title Office.
- As clerk of courts in Athens County, introduced e-filing at the legal office and purchased a new title office location.

Administration

As of August 22, 2024, Candy S. Russell did not have a website or any information online.

Criminal Justice

Candy S. Russell

- The county clerk of courts serves as a record keeper, filing, processing, and maintaining all cases and documents submitted to the court of common pleas and the court of appeals, as well as keeping vehicle title records.
- This position also includes the role of court administrator, overseeing the administration of the court and, in some counties, managing probate and juvenile courts.
- The county clerk acts as a financial manager, handling the collection, investment, and distribution of funds from court fees, fines, and car sales tax.
- As an employee manager, the clerk supervises a team responsible for carrying out these various duties.
- The county clerk is elected through a partisan election for a four-year term, with a salary ranging from $67,344 to $113,071, depending on the county's population. 

Oversees the county's court records, judicial administration, vehicle titles, and finances