J. Tim Barrett

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Tim Barrett is from Hayesville, North Carolina. He has a bachelor 27s degree in criminal justice from Western Carolina University. He and his wife, Tina, have two sons. He attends Meadow Grove Baptist Church.

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Tim is an insurance agent at Clay County Farm Bureau. He previously worked as a probation and parole officer for 15 years in North Carolina, including 10 years in Winston-Salem and 5 years in Clay and Cherokee counties. He also worked as an insurance agent with Farm Bureau Insurance for four years. 

J. Tim Barrett is currently the Clerk of Superior Court for Clay County. He was first elected in 2010.

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As a Probation/Parole Officer for 15 years and elected Clerk of Superior Court for Clay County, Barrett has extensive legal experience in community corrections and court administration.

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The Clerk of Superior Court is elected in each county through a partisan election for a four-year term. The Clerk has five main responsibilities:
- Probate Judge: Handles 46 types of actions, including managing estates, guardianship proceedings, and appointing personal representatives.
- Court Administrator: Oversees the administration of the court.
- Record Keeper: Files, processes, and maintains all cases and documents submitted to the court.
- Financial Manager: Manages the collection, investment, and distribution of money from court fees and traffic citations.
- Employee Manager: Supervises a team ranging from 5 to over 200 employees.


Oversees the county's probate court, judicial administration, records, and finances.