What Does the Municipal Clerk of Courts Do?

Most people never think about the Clerk of Court—until they need one. But this office is the engine room of local justice.

In Lorain, the Municipal Clerk of Court is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Municipal Court's records and financial transactions. That includes:

• Managing court case files—civil, criminal, and traffic

• Collecting and distributing fines, fees, and court costs

• Maintaining the court docket and schedule

• Processing bonds, warrants, and court notices

• Providing public access to court records and case updates

• Working with judges, attorneys, law enforcement, and the public

It’s a big job—and when it’s not done efficiently, everyone pays the price.

How Kyriece Brooks Will Lower the Cost to Taxpayers

Kyriece Brooks brings a fresh vision to the Clerk’s office—one focused on efficiency, technology, and service to the people, not bureaucratic bloat. Here’s how he’ll save taxpayers money:

1. Streamlining Operations with Modern Technology

Right now, the Clerk’s office relies heavily on outdated systems that waste staff time and slow down services. Kyriece will implement smart digital tools—like online forms, text reminders, mobile payments, and an independent website—to reduce paperwork, shorten lines, and cut administrative waste.

✅ Result: Less manual labor, lower overhead, and faster processing of court business—saving money on payroll and operating costs.

2. Reducing Missed Court Dates and Uncollected Fines

Every missed court date or unpaid fine leads to costly delays—extra warrants, rescheduled hearings, or cases that drag out for months. Kyriece will use automated text/email reminders and multilingual outreach to keep people informed and on track.

✅ Result: Fewer defaults, higher collection rates, and fewer unnecessary arrests or jail days—saving the city and county thousands.

3. Fighting Redundancy, Not the Community

Kyriece believes court services can be efficient without being punitive. By creating clear payment plans and offering community education on rights and responsibilities, he’ll prevent small fines from spiraling into expensive enforcement actions.

✅ Result: Less strain on law enforcement, fewer court continuances, and lower costs related to jail time or collections.

4. Data-Driven Budgeting and Transparency

As Clerk, Kyriece will use public dashboards and cost audits to identify waste and monitor court revenue. He’ll ensure that every dollar collected is accounted for—and every dollar spent is justified.

✅ Result: More transparency, better accountability, and taxpayer money used wisely—not lost in the shuffle.

5. Doing More with Less

Kyriece’s leadership isn’t about hiring cronies or inflating staff budgets. It’s about servant leadership—putting the right people in the right positions, cross-training staff, and promoting a culture of public service.

✅ Result: A leaner, more responsive office that respects your time and your tax dollars.

In short: Kyriece Brooks knows how to stretch a dollar—because he’s had to. Raised in the foster system, he understands the value of every resource. As your next Clerk of Court, he’ll bring that same discipline to City Hall—cutting waste, not corners, and making sure justice doesn’t cost more than it should.

Because a better system isn’t just possible—it’s overdue.